Supervisory IT Specialist

$103,409 - $134,435/Yr

Agriculture, Office of the Chief Financial Officer - New Orleans, LA

Part-time,Full-time - Mid Level

Onsite - New Orleans, LA

About the position

The Supervisory IT Specialist position at the Department of Agriculture's National Finance Center involves leading a section within the Government Employees Services Division. The role includes managing complex IT projects, overseeing application testing, and ensuring the delivery of high-quality software services. The incumbent will be responsible for planning work goals, assigning tasks, and resolving application issues to enhance testing processes.

Responsibilities

• Plan work goals to be accomplished by the section and establish short-term priorities.
• Assign work to team members based on priorities and capabilities.
• Direct the work of complex projects and assist in resolving application issues.
• Manage complex projects independently and articulate positions on controversial issues.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service or equivalent responsibility in the private sector.
• Experience in testing, installation, implementation, and support of application software.
• Ability to evaluate new application software technologies and create test scripts.
• Experience in assisting customers with application testing to ensure software quality.
• Knowledge of information security policies and practices in software service delivery.
• Experience leading projects and teams in major testing initiatives.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience with PeopleSoft/Oracle technologies.
• Familiarity with automated Payroll/Personnel Systems and Human Capital Management Applications.

Benefits

• Comprehensive benefits package as a federal employee.
• Access to a range of benefits designed for federal careers.