Total 284 Business Management / Project / Planning job vacancies in Client Office: Washington, DC

As an IT Project Manager, you will:

• Ensure all DFC/OIT projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting target expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiate changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
• Advise leadership and/or business executives at the highest levels about the project portfolio, status, and resource planning.
• Support assigned projects through all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Be responsible for engaging and directing resources involved with the success of programs.
• Develop program requirements and roadmap for program execution within management provided guidelines.
• Lead the monitoring and executing of agile programs.
• Assist in the preparation of statements of work contract specifications and/or requirements for compatibility with procurement laws and contract specialists in acquisition planning efforts.
• Determine award milestones and execution of planned targets.
• Conduct budgetary planning- programmatic and contract.
• Support the requirements gathering process using modern techniques.
• Serve as a contracting officer's representative (COR).
• Evaluate, monitor, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
• Develop and implement information systems security plans and procedures.
• Develop acquisition strategies and oversee the execution of contracts aligned with the constraints established by the budget and acquisition strategy.
• Maintain communication plan for programs and direct the development of program materials, including business cases, status, and management reports.
• Facilitate the effective resolution of technical problems, conflicts, and controversial issues, ensuring that program issues are quickly resolved.
• Exercise initiative and judgment, under management provided guidelines, in accomplishing program objectives in alignment with OIT strategies and standards.

As an IT Project Manager, you will:

• Ensure all DFC/OIT projects are proceeding according to timelines, meeting target expectations, and adhering to established operating parameters; negotiate changes in project resources as necessary to achieve objectives and timelines.
• Advise leadership and/or business executives at the highest levels about the project portfolio, status, and resource planning.
• Support assigned projects through all phases of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLC).
• Be responsible for engaging and directing resources involved with the success of programs.
• Develop program requirements and roadmap for program execution within management provided guidelines.
• Lead the monitoring and executing of agile programs.
• Assist in the preparation of statements of work contract specifications and/or requirements for compatibility with procurement laws and contract specialists in acquisition planning efforts.
• Determine award milestones and execution of planned targets.
• Conduct budgetary planning- programmatic and contract.
• Support the requirements gathering process using modern techniques.
• Serve as a contracting officer's representative (COR).
• Evaluate, monitor, and ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures.
• Develop and implement information systems security plans and procedures.
• Develop acquisition strategies and oversee the execution of contracts aligned with the constraints established by the budget and acquisition strategy.
• Maintain communication plan for programs and direct the development of program materials, including business cases, status, and management reports.
• Facilitate the effective resolution of technical problems, conflicts, and controversial issues, ensuring that program issues are quickly resolved.
• Exercise initiative and judgment, under management provided guidelines, in accomplishing program objectives in alignment with OIT strategies and standards.

As a Director of Communications and Digital Strategy, you will perform the following duties:

• Lead, develops, implements, and oversees integrated polices, programs, and objectives for communication and digital content strategy and new media activities.
• Coordinates and participates in briefings, meetings and conference calls between Principals and Congressional representatives, committees and staff.
• Develops a long-term operational plan to ensure the digital content/media and website publishing vision is realized.
• Integrates the latest digital engagement trends, products, platforms, and strategies into overall mission activities.

As a Director of Communications and Digital Strategy, you will perform the following duties:

• Leads, develops, implements, and oversees integrated polices, programs, and objectives for communication and digital content strategy and new media activities.
• Coordinates and participates in briefings, meetings and conference calls between Principals and Congressional representatives, committees and staff.
• Develops a long-term operational plan to ensure the digital content/media and website publishing vision is realized.
• Integrates the latest digital engagement trends, products, platforms, and strategies into overall mission activities.

Legislative Computer Systems, Office of the Clerk

Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Closing Date: 12/06/24
Salary Range: $120,000 - $148,000. Grade level at the time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility.

About Us
Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Business and Systems Analyst to join our QA team. This position is part of an enterprise engineering team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, product managers, QA and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers.  This position will focus on developing, analyzing, and maintaining business requirements (and related material) across multiple systems. In addition, you will assist in project management related tasks. This position is full time onsite on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available depending on Congressional schedules.

• Develop, analyze, and maintain business requirements and/or functional specifications for proposed and existing systems and solutions; Prioritize product features and capabilities to deliver value to the user
• Gather and prioritize user requirements and identify problems to solve user issues; work with UX/UI designers to create mockups and wireframes to illustrate new features and workflows
• Develop documentation and artifacts to support the SDLC, including feature requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, data dictionaries, workflows, prototypes, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders, users and the team that is developing, testing, and implementing a given solution
• Learn and understand the federal legislative and law-making process and help others understand it as it pertains to specific project(s) and systems
• Perform system functionality testing and quality assurance as needed
• Work in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and multiple projects.

• Serves as advisor to the Assistant Chief Information Officer (ACIO) on all aspects of the Farm Production and Conservation (FPAC) systems and applications, databases, tools, and services.
• Provides centralized design, development, and maintenance support of the FPAC systems, applications and tools.
• Manages the implementation of business solutions as designed and planned with minimum impact to ongoing business operations.
• In partnership with the Department, ensures the continuity of IT services in the event of a major disruption to the business and ensures the stability and reliability of systems under extremely heavy workload requirements.
• Participates with the business customers and the Chief, Information Assurance Branch, in developing Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to establish service requirement and problem resolution expectations and timeframes

HRBP II Consults with and provides guidance to SAA staff and leadership on Human Resources policies and procedures. Analyzes trends and metrics within the Human Resources department. Resolves moderately complex issues and addresses grievances. Collaborates with management and employees to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Monitors and reports on workforce and succession planning. Identifies training needs for teams and individuals. Suggests and supports the implementation of new HR strategies. Other duties, as assigned. HRBP III Consults with, diagnoses, and provides guidance to SAA staff and leadership on Human Resources policies and procedures in complex or complicated situations with limited precedence. Analyzes trends and metrics and prepares actionable reports for leadership. Resolves complex issues and addresses grievances. Collaborates with management and employees to implement programs to improve work relationships, build morale and increase productivity and retention. Monitors and reports on workforce and succession planning. Identifies, develops, and delivers training for relevant to the workforce needs, both reactive and proactive. Suggests and implements new HR strategies to align with HR strategies, organizational values, and business needs. Other duties, as assigned.

Legislative Computer Systems, Office of the Clerk

Location: U.S. House of Representatives, Washington, DC
Closing Date: 12/06/24
Salary Range: $120,000 - $148,000. Grade level at the time of appointment is determined by experience and designated level of responsibility.

About Us
Our team is mission-driven and works collaboratively across multiple teams and projects. Our systems are critical to the operations of the House, and we see the impact of our work in day-to-day operations and in the enduring capabilities we deliver. If you enjoy being in a fast-paced environment, making a difference, with new opportunities to grow your skills, we have an opportunity for you.

Job Description
We are seeking a Senior Business and Systems Analyst to join our QA team. This position is part of an enterprise engineering team that includes DevOps engineers, UX designers, business analysts, product managers, QA and peer software engineers with a range of specialized skills. We use the Agile methodology with frequent releases, continuous integration and deployment and respond to frequent feedback from customers.  This position will focus on developing, analyzing, and maintaining business requirements (and related material) across multiple systems. In addition, you will assist in project management related tasks. This position is full time onsite on Capitol Hill, Washington, DC. Telework is available depending on Congressional schedules.

• Develop, analyze, and maintain business requirements and/or functional specifications for proposed and existing systems and solutions; Prioritize product features and capabilities to deliver value to the user
• Gather and prioritize user requirements and identify problems to solve user issues; work with UX/UI designers to create mockups and wireframes to illustrate new features and workflows
• Develop documentation and artifacts to support the SDLC, including feature requirements, user stories, acceptance criteria, data dictionaries, workflows, prototypes, etc.
• Serve as a liaison between stakeholders, users and the team that is developing, testing, and implementing a given solution
• Learn and understand the federal legislative and law-making process and help others understand it as it pertains to specific project(s) and systems
• Perform system functionality testing and quality assurance as needed
• Work in a collaborative environment across multiple teams and multiple projects.

• Monitors Web Support request box and works with contractor team to prioritize requests and implement updates to SBA.gov.
• Reviews and updates Web content for various programmatic content areas. Makes recommendations and implements recommended approaches using the Drupal Content Management System.
• Evaluates Web statistics, analyzes trends and compiles reports that include recommendations for site updates, tools, and strategies.
• Applies high-level project management techniques and best practices to the planning, development and implementation of SBA's Web content development and communications projects.
• Facilitates individual and group communications with diverse staff members and contractors and takes the lead on managing project-related meetings and follow-up conversations. Works closely with contractor and OCIO content and development teams.

• Monitors Web Support request box and works with contractor team to prioritize requests and implement updates to SBA.gov.
• Reviews and updates Web content for various programmatic content areas. Makes recommendations and implements recommended approaches using the Drupal Content Management System.
• Evaluates Web statistics, analyzes trends and compiles reports that include recommendations for site updates, tools, and strategies.
• Applies high-level project management techniques and best practices to the planning, development and implementation of SBA's Web content development and communications projects.
• Facilitates individual and group communications with diverse staff members and contractors and takes the lead on managing project-related meetings and follow-up conversations. Works closely with contractor and OCIO content and development teams.

In this position, you will:

• Develop and execute loan and grant management strategies and provide guidance to ensure the compliance and success of transactions in semiconductor manufacturing.
• Develop recommendations on risk, financial metrics, transaction terms, and funding requests.
• Use experience and knowledge of portfolio management, federal credit, and direct funding to support CPO and collaborate with stakeholders including funding recipients, the leadership of CPO, NIST, the Department of Commerce, and other federal agencies, as well as state and local officials.
• Manage internal controls and risk management processes to maintain the integrity, accountability, and transparency of CHIPS programs.
• Conduct regular performance reviews and provide feedback to ensure continuous improvement and adherence to project goals.
• Interpret ambiguous guidelines and procedures to make or escalate decisions related to loan and grant compliance and remediation.
• Lead program working groups to develop semiconductor industry investment theses and support program policy development.
• Engage with semiconductor company executives to gather information and provide feedback on CHIPS program project progress.
• Project manage the core CHIPS post-award processes including supporting the planning, direction, and execution of the CHIPS project execution process.

You will:

• Serve as a technical/programmatic authority in providing expert advice and assistance to state, local and/or tribal governments and non-profits to help facilitate assigned environmental protection program development within states/municipalities/tribes.
• Serve as a primary senior staff authority and coordinator to develop and implement stakeholder/EPA partnerships for environmental protection programs; Negotiate, facilitate, create, and evaluate specific agreements.
• Manage grant, cooperative agreements and/or interagency agreement (IAG) activities related to the initiation, administration, and/or close-out of very complex, difficult, or novel grants, cooperative agreements, and/or IAGs, including responsibility for monitoring performance.
• Manage special projects and lead ad hoc teams.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

You will:

• Develop and implement state/EPA partnerships for environmental protection programs.
• Review grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements activities related to the initiation, administration, and/or close-out of a variety of grants, cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements (IAGs), including responsibility for monitoring performance.
• Assist project managers on ad hoc teams, dealing with competing demands and priorities; prepare written materials; and make briefing and presentations to a variety of audiences.
• Serve as a technical/programmatic specialist in providing information to state, local and/or tribal governments and non-profits to help facilitate assigned environmental protection programs development within municipalities/towns/tribes.

When entering a Federal job at a grade level lower than the highest promotion potential level, you may be promoted to more complex duties and work more independently, as your career progresses.  NOTE:  Career ladder promotions are not automatic, and all eligibility and qualifications requirements must be met in order to progress to the next grade level.

You will spend more than 50% of your work time on contracts, grants/cooperative agreements, and/or interagency agreements.

One or more positions may be filled (in the organization advertised and/or in other organizations), if appropriate to the position.

As an IT Contracts and Project Specialist, you will:

• Work collaboratively with the program offices and project managers to oversee and monitor contract deliverables and performance. Support the development of project management documentation and contract performance monitoring documentation. Maintain a complete COR working file.
• Aid personnel in documenting IM/IT acquisition programs as required for justification and approvals. Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), and conduct independent assessment of level of effort, required skillsets and labor categories/rates, direct and indirect costs.
• Develop Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), as required, by collaborating with MC-I technical resources and by conducting an independent assessment of level of effort, required skillsets and labor categories, labor rates, direct and indirect costs.

The ideal candidate is a highly motivated professional who is interested in working in a small office with staff members who work on a wide array of transportation related issues. The associated work requires a candidate who is equally adept at working both collaboratively and independently.  We offer flexible work schedules and an opportunity for challenging and interesting work.

This position is located in the Human Resource Management Division, Personnel and Staff Development Branch of the Federal Bureau of Prisons, Washington, D.C.

Assists the Workforce Planning Administrator (WPA) with developing policy and advising staff in areas of human capital management.

Assist with the Bureau of Prisons’ Senior Executive Service (SES) by maintaining records of personnel actions; ensuring vacant positions are advertised; composing written justifications for selections, performance awards, and new positions; and advising SES employees regarding personnel actions and government’s policies affecting them.

Provides expert guidance on the development of SES performance work plans to ensure the plans are results oriented, measurable, and appropriately linked to the agency and bureau goals.

Assists the WPA by collecting and assembling position requests from Chief Executive Officers (CEO’s) throughout the organization; assisting in ensuring justifications for position requests are adequate; assists with obtaining input from the Administration Division regarding request to the Resource Allocation Committee; assists with consolidating historical data concerning position allocations for particular institutions and regions; assists with developing agenda for Resource Allocation Committee meetings; assists with maintaining records of deliberations and decisions made by the Resource Allocation Committee.