Duties This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
- Develops and maintains strategic plans; assessing policy needs and developing policies to govern Information Technology activities. Provides policy guidance to Information Technology management, staff, and customers to help define current and future business environments.
- Prepares Information Technology budgets; manages Information Technology investment portfolios in establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership.
- Identify and address Information Technology workforce planning and management issues, such as recruitment, retention, and training; conducting audits of Information Technology programs and projects to ensure information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
- The incumbent will assist in the development of Organizational Execution Plans (OEP);Business System Certifications, Out of Cycle Request procedures; Pre-Certification Requests; DITIP certification requests; Investment Decision Memorandum conditions/ action items; BEA alignment in IBF-DAP; and data elements in DITPR to support the mission plan objectives.
- The incumbent interacts with internal and external customers, as well as works across internal and cross directorate teams and personnel. The incumbent prepares and briefs oral and written communications to varied audiences within the organization. The incumbent provides problem solving, prioritization, and reasoning skills when faced with technical and functional, as well as organizational challenges. Requirements Conditions of Employment
- Must be a U.S. Citizen
- Occasional Travel
- Work Schedule: Full-time
- Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
- Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
- May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
- Overtime: Occasionally
- Tour of Duty: Flexible
- Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
- Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
- Financial Disclosure: Not Required
- Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
- Must obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive Security Clearance
- Information assurance (IA) Certification: Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- Communicate and brief program strategies to a diverse workforce of civilian contractor, and military internal and external stakeholders to ensure project schedule, costs and monitors contract performance.
- Experience solving complicated issues with Information Technology workforce planning, prioritization, evaluation and monitoring, risk management, quality management, and resource allocations.
- Evaluating emerging Automated information systems program documentation to ensure compliance with the applicable DoD Life Cycle Management guidance You may qualify at the GS -14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS -13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
- Provides leadership and direction in determining scope and priority of objectives, plans and activities based on business impact, customer impact and internal and external constraints.
- Oversees the completion of complicated issues with Information Technology workforce planning, prioritization, evaluation and monitoring, risk management, quality management, and resource allocations.
- Interprets data from Integrated Business Framework, Data Alignment Portal (Business Enterprise Architecture Mapping); DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository; Select & Native Programming Data Input Systems for Information Technology; DoD Information Technology Investment Portal; and Data Center Inventory Management to support the mission goals and objectives. 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 experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
- 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Other Notes: This position requires a Information Assurance (IA) Certification. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) )
- Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx
- Benefits Help 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits 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.
- Required Documents As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermit