Human Resources IT Portfolio Manager, S1A

About the role

The United States Space Force (USSF) is seeking a senior Human Resources Information Technology Portfolio Manager to serve as the strategic bridge between business needs and IT solutions within our Personnel Analysis and Systems Directorate (S1A). In this high-impact role, you will manage the Space Force HR Management IT portfolio, aligning enterprise-level capabilities with business transformation goals.

Responsibilities

The ideal candidate will act as the primary point of contact for policy owners and program managers, tracking implementation progress and overseeing IT investments undergoing development. They will be a visionary leader capable of aligning complex IT system plans with broad business transformation goals, and possess excellent communication and consensus-building skills to navigate matrixed environments and coordinate with system program managers, compliance SMEs, and senior DAF/Space Force leadership.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment (IA Management Level II).

Qualifications

A highly strategic and analytical IT professional with authoritative expertise in portfolio management and enterprise architecture is required. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in Defense Business System portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and the implementation lifecycle of custom software and COTS systems. They must possess comprehensive knowledge of federal IT capital planning, investment controls, and laws/regulations.

Skills

• Comprehensive knowledge of application of laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to IT capital planning and investment controls for business systems.
• Knowledge and experience with strategic planning methods, concepts, strategy alignment and performance management as they relate to IT service delivery.
• Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and implementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems.
• Knowledge and experience with conducting business case analysis and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors
• Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoW, DAF, Space Force, SF/S1 and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the planning and requirements process and information management capabilities.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of matrix staff in critical aspects of development, production, and system investment decision-making and to coordinate various aspects of planning and requirements such as enterprise architecture, IT portfolio management, financial management, and contracting.
• Knowledge of Federal regulations which apply to information technology and information services management such as the Clinger-Cohen Act; the Privacy Act; the Paperwork Reduction Act; the Federal Information Security Management Act; and Section 2222 of Title 10, United States Code.