Department: Department of Commerce
Location(s): Suitland, Maryland
Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year
Job Summary: This vacancy is for a Supervisory IT Specialist position in the multiple directorates located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. The Census Bureau is accessible from the Metro Rail Green Line - Suitland Station. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory IT Specialist, 2210-15, FPL None positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Major Duties:
Qualifications: Specialized Experience: For the GS-15, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes: Providing executive oversight of enterprise IT operations, including application development, network architecture, systems engineering, implementation, testing, cybersecurity, and lifecycle sustainment of mission-critical systems; Supervising senior technical managers, branch chiefs, and multidisciplinary teams, establishing performance standards, resolving complex personnel issues, directing workforce development, and ensuring compliance with Equal Employment Opportunity and merit principles; Developing and executing bureau-wide IT strategy, policy, and modernization initiatives, including resource planning, budget recommendations, investment prioritization, and long-range technical roadmaps aligned to organizational mission objectives; and Advising senior executives and external stakeholders on program direction, enterprise architecture, technical requirements, and operational risks, while making decisions with bureau-wide impact on agency services, partner organizations, and the public. In addition to the above specialized experience, your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer.
How to Apply: Please read the entire announcement and all the instructions before you begin an application. To apply and be considered for this position, you must complete all required questionnaires, assessments and submit all required documentation as specified in the How to Apply and Required Documents section. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 05/15/2026 to receive consideration. The application process is as follows: Click the Apply Online button. Answer the questions presented in the application and attach all necessary supporting documentation. Click the Submit Application button prior to 11:59 PM (ET) on the announcement closing date. To update your application, including supporting documentation: During the announcement open period, return to your USA JOBS account, find your application record, and click Edit my application. This option will no longer be available once the announcement has closed. To view the announcement status or your application status: Visit USAJOBS Help Center - How to see your application and job status. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online; however, if you are unable to apply online, please email the Agency contact.
Application Deadline: 2026-05-15