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Summary This position is located in the Department of Housing and Urban Development, Government National Mortgage Association Ginnie Mae. If you do not meet any of the categories listed below, you may wish to apply under announcement 25-HUD-23-P which is open for any U.S. citizen to apply. Please refer to that announcement for details on open period, eligibility, and how to apply. Responsibilities As an IT Project Manager, you will: Determine appropriate products or services with clients or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables; develop, modify, or provide input to project plans; implement project plans to meet objectives; coordinate and integrate project activities; manage, lead, or administer project resources. Participate in change control (e.g., reviewing configuration change requests plans and procedures); conduct IT strategic planning and project management activities in the areas of project management, capital planning, facilitate teams in conducting analyses, developing goals, objectives, and strategies, and in other strategic, tactical, and business planning activities. Distribute information as necessary to key project stakeholders. Prepare and present status reports and briefings to senior management and customers on project progress, timelines, resources, and deliverables. Participate in HUD and OCIO and Ginnie Mae task forces and working groups to implement Agency and government-wide standards and to develop and share best practices in IT project management. Requirements Conditions of Employment The official duty station for this position will be in Washington, District of Columbia. Failure to report to duty at this location may be grounds for a disciplinary action, including removal. Key Requirements: Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. A one year probationary period may be required. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form i-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. Please refer to "Additional Information Section for additional Conditions of Employment." Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: - Experience in IT project leadership, demonstrating a robust background in cloud technologies, agile methodologies, and enterprise architecture, along with a proven ability to manage projects effectively and implement best practices that reflect a deep understanding of industry standards and frameworks; AND - Experience in Waterfall, Agile, and Hybrid methodologies (e.g., Scrum, Kanban, WAgile, SCALE) to drive efficient product development cycles, ensuring timely delivery of IT solutions that meet business and user expectations; AND - Experience creating user stories across multiple releases, supporting the development of applications across various lines of business, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality products aligned with stakeholder needs; AND - Experience developing business process models, As-Is/To-Be models, and Gap Analysis Documents to articulate stakeholder requirements, enabling clear and actionable solution specifications; AND - Experience directing and overseeing a range of IT projects within the secondary mortgage market, including roles within federal agencies (e.g., FHA, VA, PIH, RH) or government-sponsored enterprises (e.g., Fannie Mae, Freddie Mac, CSS), ensuring alignment with regulatory requirements and organizational priorities. Experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resume. Time-in-Grade: In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-14 you must have been at the GS-13 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a non-temporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Relocation expenses will not be paid. Relocation incentive will not be paid. A recruitment incentive may be paid to newly appointed (non-Federal) applicants. A service agreement will be required. This is a bargaining unit position. This position is Exempt from the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA). HUD offers alternative and flexible work schedules. This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies for similar positions across HUD. During the online application process, you will be asked to specify if you would like your application information shared with other hiring managers in the Program Office listed in this announcement or in other HUD Program Offices. Opting to share your application information will not impact your application for this announcement, nor will it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT (CONTINUED): HUD employees are subject to a number of government-wide and HUD specific ethics laws and regulations, including restrictions on working in a real estate related business, and having Section 8 tenants, along with other prohibited interests and activities. To review applicable ethics rules and HUD specific restrictions, please visit https://portal.hud.gov/hudportal/HUD?src=/program_offices/general_counsel/ethics.