Director Logistics & Process Tech SVCS

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Qualifications
The successful candidate must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements
The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks)
A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories
Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:
DIR LOGISTICS & PROCESS TECH SVCS - Essential
Scale: Yes/No_Qualification Proficiency: Yes
Applicants must possess one of the following: 1
Bachelors or Graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S
Possess four (4) years of equivalent professional experience managing large system integration of applications and/or software at a large organization
7 years of experience managing enterprise-wide information systems and/or applications which included developing, deploying, and supporting software, hardware, and system components to maintain operational performance at a large organization
Experience should include using modern technologies such as data streaming, microservices, containerized applications, automated testing, data conversion, and systems enhancements and modernization, and integrating vendor systems and/or applications into existing organizational technologies
Ability to manage the development and implementation of complex information systems projects including planning, tracking/oversight, scheduling tasks, negotiating deliverables, project administration and status reporting
Ability to lead programs leveraging modern technologies such as data streaming, microservices, containerized applications, automated testing, data conversion, and systems enhancements and modernization
Ability to manage a workforce of professional and technical career and bargaining employees across multiple geographical locations
Ability to identify and track customer requirements, program activities and measure performance against planned objectives
Ability to establish and maintain cross functional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders
Ability to communicate orally and in writing, conduct presentations, prepare reports, evaluations, correspondence, and briefings
Ability to supervise the work performance of staff, which includes scheduling and time and attendance functions, evaluating performance against goals, providing guidance and feedback, building effective work relationships, and establishing individual development plans
Ability to develop and implement actionable strategies, plans, and initiatives which includes defining realistic goals, and se priorities to align with the overall organizational vision
This position requires an NACI clearance
Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free
Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference
Benefits
FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt
SALARY RANGE: 173,833.00 - 1+1,217.00 USD Annually
BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies
We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave
Responsibilities
TITLE: Director Logistics & Process Tech SVCS
NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday
Leads the full cycle recruitment process for administrative, professional, and technical positions across all business unit within the Postal Service
Attracts and maintains a diverse pipeline of top talent to meet hiring needs
Directs the enterprise-wide development, implementation, and support of logistics and processing software and applications, which includes the roll-out of new software releases, applications in development, and updates to existing applications
Develops the strategic vision for the application portfolio and provides direction and guidance to all stakeholders on the development, design, and implementation of secure application architecture strategies that align with the overall business and technology visions to improve the efficiency of the USPS
Provides strategic direction and technical guidance for the enterprise Logistics and Processing programs, which includes managing the enterprise software as a service system and all aspects of systems used moving the mail and packages through the infrastructure and providing visibility into network operations USPS and contractor fleets
Provides strategic leadership to management, professionals, and contractors engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of delivered solutions and optimize user experience
Directs the design, development, and deployment of platforms using modern technologies such as data streaming, microservices, containerized applications, automated testing, data conversion, and systems enhancements and modernization
Directs critical systems development within an agile environment, and which involves emerging technologies and industry trends with current processes
Ensures the use of secure coding practices, automated testing, continuous deployment, and the implementation of standards, policies, and practices that result in on-time delivery of high-quality secure software systems
Leverages latest software tools to ensure secure and efficient coding practices are adhered to through all phases of the requirements and development life cycle, including artificial intelligence
Direct software application development and support functions that enable mail and package movement through the network, including related infrastructure and facilities
Collaborates with Product Owners from the Chief Logistics Officer, Chief Processing & Distribution Officer and the Chief Technology Officer and their Vice Presidents to deliver the product roadmap that reflects the desired application capabilities and testing scenarios
Ensures delivery of applications occur based on agreed priorities
Establishes and maintains regular communications and information verbally or in writing with USPS executives, stakeholders, business partners, and end users regarding software development initiatives
Manages a team of professional and technical employees; provides timely guidance, feedback, and mentoring to direct reports
Identifies, develops, and retains a diverse, high performing talent pool
Facilitates employee engagement and development, ensuring that necessary skills are developed to fulfill current or future responsibilities
Participates and provides guidance for National and Local Labor Relations activities to include but not limited to negotiating bargaining unit contracts, union activities, and grievances
Directs vendor contract administration, including the development of Statements of Work (SOW) associated with project level initiatives and procuring contract resources
Ensures work is completed in a timely manner
Manages programs and operational budgets, monitors actual vs budget spend
Responsible for program cost estimates, integrates cost baselines into overall budget and confirms funding sources
SUPERVISION
Job description
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The United States Postal Service has the following challenging employment opportunity for a highly motivated and innovative individual. The Director Logistics & Process Tech SVCS position is available in Washington, DC. The successful candidate must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements.

Location

US POSTAL SERVICE

Information Technology

Washington, DC 20260

Position Information

TITLE: Director Logistics & Process Tech SVCS

GRADE: PCES-01

FLSA DESIGNATION: Exempt

OCCUPATION CODE:

NON-SCHEDULED DAYS: Saturday/Sunday

HOURS: 08:00 A.M. to 05:00 P.M.

PL: N/A

SALARY RANGE: 173,833.00 - 1+1,217.00 USD Annually

FINANCE NUMBER:

BENEFIT INFORMATION: The salary will be based on previous experience, salary history, and current postal pay policies. We offer excellent benefits including health and life insurance, retirement plan, savings/investment plan with employer contribution, flexible spending, flextime scheduling of core work hours, annual and sick leave.

Background Check

The Inspection Service criminal background check is conducted using United States information resources only (e.g., FBI fingerprint check, state and county checks). A criminal background check involves a 5-year inquiry for any location where the individual has resided, worked or gone to school within the United States or its territories. As a result of this limitation, the criminal background checks of individuals who have not resided in the United States or its territories for the preceding 5-years may not be considered complete. If the Inspection Service is unable to perform a complete background check because of residency outside the United States, such individuals will be ineligible for Postal employment.

Functional Purpose

Leads the full cycle recruitment process for administrative, professional, and technical positions across all business unit within the Postal Service. Attracts and maintains a diverse pipeline of top talent to meet hiring needs.

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

Directs the enterprise-wide development, implementation, and support of logistics and processing software and applications, which includes the roll-out of new software releases, applications in development, and updates to existing applications. Develops the strategic vision for the application portfolio and provides direction and guidance to all stakeholders on the development, design, and implementation of secure application architecture strategies that align with the overall business and technology visions to improve the efficiency of the USPS

DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides strategic direction and technical guidance for the enterprise Logistics and Processing programs, which includes managing the enterprise software as a service system and all aspects of systems used moving the mail and packages through the infrastructure and providing visibility into network operations USPS and contractor fleets. Provides strategic leadership to management, professionals, and contractors engaged in the analysis, design, development, implementation, and maintenance of software applications to maximize the efficiency and effectiveness of delivered solutions and optimize user experience.
• Directs the design, development, and deployment of platforms using modern technologies such as data streaming, microservices, containerized applications, automated testing, data conversion, and systems enhancements and modernization.
• Directs critical systems development within an agile environment, and which involves emerging technologies and industry trends with current processes. Ensures the use of secure coding practices, automated testing, continuous deployment, and the implementation of standards, policies, and practices that result in on-time delivery of high-quality secure software systems.
• Leverages latest software tools to ensure secure and efficient coding practices are adhered to through all phases of the requirements and development life cycle, including artificial intelligence.
• Direct software application development and support functions that enable mail and package movement through the network, including related infrastructure and facilities.
• Collaborates with Product Owners from the Chief Logistics Officer, Chief Processing & Distribution Officer and the Chief Technology Officer and their Vice Presidents to deliver the product roadmap that reflects the desired application capabilities and testing scenarios. Ensures delivery of applications occur based on agreed priorities.
• Establishes and maintains regular communications and information verbally or in writing with USPS executives, stakeholders, business partners, and end users regarding software development initiatives.
• Manages a team of professional and technical employees; provides timely guidance, feedback, and mentoring to direct reports. Identifies, develops, and retains a diverse, high performing talent pool. Facilitates employee engagement and development, ensuring that necessary skills are developed to fulfill current or future responsibilities.
• Participates and provides guidance for National and Local Labor Relations activities to include but not limited to negotiating bargaining unit contracts, union activities, and grievances.
• Directs vendor contract administration, including the development of Statements of Work (SOW) associated with project level initiatives and procuring contract resources. Ensures work is completed in a timely manner.
• Manages programs and operational budgets, monitors actual vs budget spend. Responsible for program cost estimates, integrates cost baselines into overall budget and confirms funding sources.

SUPERVISION

Manager unit to which assigned.

The United States Postal Service has the following excellent and challenging employment opportunity for highly motivated and innovative individuals. Successful candidates must demonstrate through a combination of education, training, and experience the following requirements:

REQUIREMENTS
• DIR LOGISTICS & PROCESS TECH SVCS - Essential

Scale: Yes/No_Qualification Proficiency: Yes

EDUCATION/EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
• Applicants must possess one of the following: 1. Bachelors or Graduate degree in Information Technology, Computer Science, Software Engineering, or a closely related field from a college or university accredited by a national or regional accreditation organization recognized and sanctioned by the U.S. Department of Education. OR 2. Possess four (4) years of equivalent professional experience managing large system integration of applications and/or software at a large organization.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
• 7 years of experience managing enterprise-wide information systems and/or applications which included developing, deploying, and supporting software, hardware, and system components to maintain operational performance at a large organization. Experience should include using modern technologies such as data streaming, microservices, containerized applications, automated testing, data conversion, and systems enhancements and modernization, and integrating vendor systems and/or applications into existing organizational technologies.

JOB REQUIREMENTS
• Ability to manage the development and implementation of complex information systems projects including planning, tracking/oversight, scheduling tasks, negotiating deliverables, project administration and status reporting.
• Ability to lead programs leveraging modern technologies such as data streaming, microservices, containerized applications, automated testing, data conversion, and systems enhancements and modernization.
• Ability to manage a workforce of professional and technical career and bargaining employees across multiple geographical locations.
• Ability to identify and track customer requirements, program activities and measure performance against planned objectives.
• Ability to establish and maintain cross functional relationships with various internal and external stakeholders.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing, conduct presentations, prepare reports, evaluations, correspondence, and briefings.
• Ability to supervise the work performance of staff, which includes scheduling and time and attendance functions, evaluating performance against goals, providing guidance and feedback, building effective work relationships, and establishing individual development plans.
• Ability to develop and implement actionable strategies, plans, and initiatives which includes defining realistic goals, and se priorities to align with the overall organizational vision.
• This position requires an NACI clearance. This process can take up to 6 weeks from the date the offer letter is returned**

Reimbursement of relocation expenses will not be considered.

Qualified applicants must successfully pass a pre-employment drug screening to meet the U.S. Postal Service's requirement to be drug free.

IMPORTANT INFORMATION:

Applications must be submitted by 11:5+ p.m., Central Time, of the posting's closing date. Applicants claiming veterans' preference must attach a copy of member copy 4 (only) of Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (DD Form 214) or other proof of eligibility if claiming 10-point veterans' preference. The United States Postal Service (USPS) is an equal opportunity employer. The USPS provides reasonable accommodation for any part of the application, interview, and/or selection process, please make your request to the examiner, selecting official or local manager of Human Resources. This request can also be made by someone on your behalf. Explain the nature of your limitations and the accommodation needed. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.

SPECIAL NOTE: Current career Postal Service employees are ineligible to apply to this posting.