Information Technology Specialist

Summary You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist (Strategic Planning and Policy (PLCYPLN in the Information Systems Department (N-6) of NAVAIR TRAINING HUMAN CAPITAL MGMT GRP. Duties You will be responsible for advising the Command Information Officer and Naval Air Training staff regarding current and projected Cloud Computing matters. You will analyze current and future requirements for systems, application programming, application development, data engineering, database management, integration, design, development, and implementation of a cloud computing architecture. You will oversee the Cloud Computing Strategic Planning effort for Production, Test, and Development networks and systems. You will work with Department of Defense, government, contractor and vendor representatives to satisfy Naval Air Training Command goals. You will conduct complex research and continuous validation of rapidly evolving cloud technologies to develop enterprise-wide strategies, techniques and procedures. You will ensure all enterprise infrastructure-based capabilities and systems are managed and administered for operational efficiency. You will serve as Contracting Officer Representative responsible for monitoring and a managing multi-million dollar contracts by observing, documenting, and communicating contract performance. You will participate in the review, creation, modification, and implementation of current and projected Cloud Commuting Portfolio Management governance and compliance. You will apply a broad range of Information Technology Portfolio Managment experience and knowledge of Federal, Dept. of Defense, Dept. of Navy, and service level policies, procedure and processes. You will facilitate compliance with statutory and regulatory policies and rules governing Information Technology system requirements. You will be responsible for managing, monitoring, and maintaining accountability of property and inventory of Information Technology equipment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time. You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code (PLCYPLN) (752), proficiency level intermediate the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing guidance and direction for employees in constantly changing and evolving priorities; overseeing development of new products, application modifications, security enhancements, and engineering new software capability solutions. 2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing guidance in planning and implementing strategic and tactical initiatives to support mission. 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Giving advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both technical and administrative matters; advise management on the advantages/impacts of incorporating new technology into the current communications architecture. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving problems, considering different approaches while dealing with incomplete or conflicting data, and resolve highly complex technical issues; coordinating the efforts of project teams. In addition to experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector: applying information technology policy and planning processes to develop and maintain strategic plans (e.g. budgets, workforce planning and management plans; policy needs) for organizational compliance. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. Benefits 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. 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. In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to the Occupational Questionnaire,