IT manager - personal services contractors

AMENDED 08/17/2026: This notice is amended to change the response date to 09/30/2026.

U.S. DEPARTMENT OF THE TREASURY

OFFICE OF TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE

Information Technology Manager

The U.S. Department of the Treasury’s Office of Technical Assistance (OTA) supports the development of strong financial sectors and sound public financial management in countries where assistance is needed and there is a strong commitment to reform. OTA provides technical assistance in over 50 countries in five functional areas: economic crimes, government debt and infrastructure finance, budget and financial accountability, banking and financial services, and revenue administration.

OTA is seeking an Information Technology (IT) Manager to provide a wide range of IT management and administrative services in support of its global projects. The person selected will be hired under a personal services contract. This position is located at OTA headquarters in Washington, DC. This is not a remote position. Some travel may be required.

Qualifications:

• Significant, proven working experience as an IT manager or relevant experience successfully implementing IT strategies and IT security policies, preferably in the public sector
• Technical management experience in computer networks and hardware and software systems
• Expert knowledge of information technology standards and practices to include:
  • knowledge of IT applications and systems (e.g. operating systems and user interfaces)
  • experience implementing new technologies and evaluating implemented technologies
  • experience in preparing and testing disaster recovery and business continuity plan
  • experience in developing, implementing and enforcing information security and control framework, policy and procedures
• Excellent written and oral communication skills
• Strong organizational skills and significant project management experience
• Proven experience in strategic planning, risk management, change management and people management
• B.S. in Computer Science, Information Systems, or related field is desired

Responsibilities and Duties:

• Provide oversight, coordination, consultation, and guidance on all IT matters and operations
• Advise management on IT issues
• Create, maintain, monitor and evaluate IT strategy and work plan, including system and functional requirements and implementation timetable
• Establish and maintain a positive working relationship with partner offices and stakeholders
• Perform IT project oversight and management, including task planning coordination, systems engineering and configuration management oversight, IT solutions validation, and IT product integrity verification
• Review and advise management on IT project cost and time estimates, application and hardware quotes, schedules and contingency plans
• Provide guidance and training to non-IT staff on IT-related systems
• Develop internal information management policies and procedures
• Advise leadership on IT capabilities and resource utilization
• Develop and manage IT budget, contractual services, and equipment, ensuring contracts are compliant with Federal regulations and agency requirements.

Please note: This is a PERSONAL SERVICES CONTRACTOR position; NOT a civil service position.

U.S. citizenship is required.

SALARY: In accordance with program regulations and based on demonstrated salary history, the current hourly rate is from $68.96 to $94.49 per hour.

BACKGROUND CHECKS AND SECURITY CLEARANCE: SECRET

Candidates will need to be eligible to obtain and maintain secret security clearance.

HOW TO APPLY: Applicants (individuals) should submit a cover letter and resume by e-mail to: recruitment@ota.treas.gov. Companies should not submit resumes on behalf of individuals. For consideration, emailed applications must not be sent, or contain a cc, to any other OTA, IRS, or other government personnel or email address.

When e-mailing, the subject line must contain the following: Solicitation 2032K826R00020 – IT Manager – Applicant’s Last Name, First Name. Emails received not containing this subject line will be deemed non-responsive and will not be forwarded to selection official(s) for consideration.

No phone calls please and no hand carries.Only applicants to be interviewed will be contacted.This announcement is open and continuous through September 30, 2026, although selections may be made in advance of that date.  

Please be advised that all contractors, if hired, must obtain a Unique Entity Identifier and must maintain SAM registration.

U.S. Government is an Equal Opportunity Employer.