Applications Delivery Manager

Federal Bureau of Prisons

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • At least 1 year specialized experience equivalent to GS-14 level in Federal service.
  • Experience directing IT Specialists and development teams.
  • Management of the software application life cycle.
  • Monitoring system performance in IT environments.
  • Identifying cybersecurity risks and recommending mitigation strategies.

Responsibilities

  • Provide guidance in design and development of software solutions.
  • Direct and integrate work of Applications Specialists and development teams.
  • Analyze new government regulations for application compliance.
  • Manage modernization and integration of enterprise applications.
  • Ensure cybersecurity requirements are met in applications.
  • Fulfill System Owner security responsibilities for assigned systems.
  • Identify cybersecurity risks and suggest mitigation strategies.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive benefits package for federal employees.
  • Access to a range of resources designed for a rewarding career.
  • Eligibility for benefits varies by position type.
Full Job Description
Summary

As the Applications Delivery Manager and first line supervisor for a team of GS-2210-14 IT Specialists, you will be responsible for enterprise application development, modernization, integration, implementation, cybersecurity, and operational support.

Duties

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The duties and responsibilities for a GS-2210-15 Applications Delivery Manager generally include, but are not limited to, the following:

  • Providing expert guidance in the design, development, modification, testing, implementation, and support of new or existing application software solutions delivered through Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD) for the OIT application portfolio, including work to modernize claims, case, and matter management solutions.
  • Directing and integrating the work of Applications Specialists and development teams responsible for complex enterprise application initiatives, ensuring that technical approaches, architectures, schedules, resources, and implementation strategies are coordinated across related projects and services.
  • Interpreting and analyzing new and evolving Government, Department, Division, and OIT regulations, initiatives, and policies for applicability to enterprise application and digital service offerings and ensures compliance and alignment.
  • Providing managerial direction for the evaluation, modernization, integration, and deployment of enterprise applications within the assigned portfolio.
  • Ensuring cybersecurity requirements and designs incorporated into applications and web services appropriately account for system performance, scalability, and availability.
  • Performing formally designated System Owner security responsibilities for assigned systems within the Applications Services portfolio and is accountable for ensuring that assigned systems meet applicable security, privacy, and compliance requirements.
  • Identifying significant cybersecurity risks affecting assigned applications and recommending mitigation strategies to the ACIO and appropriate cybersecurity officials.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • You must be a United States Citizen or National.
  • You will be required to complete a pre-employment security investigation and background check which includes a drug screening.
  • You may be required to complete a probationary or trial period. See "Additional Information" section for specific details.
  • If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.
  • You must meet all eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement and continue to meet these requirements throughout the hiring process. Offers can be rescinded if requirements are not met.


Qualifications

If you are a current or former government employee on a permanent appointment in the competitive service, you must demonstrate 1-year (52-weeks) at the next lower grade level as listed in the qualifications below. Time-in-Grade applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. Additionally, please ensure to submit an applicable SF-50 (please refer to the "required documents" section for additional information).

To qualify for the position of Applications Delivery Manager, at GS-2210-15you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, performing duties such as: directing the work of IT Specialists and development teams; managing the software application life cycle including strategic planning and project management; monitoring system performance; researching new software capabilities; identifying cybersecurity risks affecting applications and providing mitigation strategies; evaluating and recommending adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services to the organization.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements, including time-in-grade, by the 09/24/2026 of this announcement.

Your resume must support your responses to the application questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating.See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

This position does not have an educational requirement.

Additional information

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Career Transition Assistance Program/Interagency Transition Assistance Program (CTAP/ICTAP): This program applies to employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

  1. Meet CTAP/ICTAP eligibility criteria;
  2. Be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above (or rated in the highly qualified category) based on the competencies; and
  3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP/ICTAP eligibility.


Probationary or Trial Period (as applicable): As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

1) your performance and conduct;

2) the needs and interests of the agency;

3) whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and

4) whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period or trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

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