IT Specialist

Duties The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: ACQDEMO As a IT Specialist (Data Management) at the NH-2210-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides guidance to deploying and maintaining applications and technologies, including developing concepts of operations, and strategies for training, deployment, operations, and maintenance strategies. Provides customer outreach to internal organizations to ensure effective deployments, and collects and analyzes metrics to ensure efficiencies of the deployments. Ensures help desk operations and user training requirements are adequately addressed before deployments. Keeps abreast of technological developments in information management within MDA, OSD, DoD, other federal agencies, and the private sector, plus provides recommendations to immediate supervisor regarding the implementation and proliferation of IT to include hardware and software platforms. Advises immediate peers and supervisor on all activities related to IT data, knowledge, collaboration technologies, and information management concepts, requirements, and related issues. Conducts studies and requirements analyses to ensure that Agency IT needs are being effectively addressed and analyzes and plans for anticipated changes in requirements. Develops budget plans and budget estimates needed to acquire MDA IT equipment, associated peripherals, and related hardware and software. Provides oversight to support contractors and technology vendors. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US citizen Male born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period This is a Drug Testing designated position Work Schedule: Fulltime Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Maxiflex Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible Selective Service Requirement: Please visit for more information Must obtain/maintain Non-critical Sensitive/Secret security clearance Qualifications You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Support the planning, attainment, sustainment, operations, modernization of the IT/Data Management Infrastructure to promote rapid and secure archival and distribution of data. Experience in oral and written communications, develop and present briefings, and develop technical reports to work in a multi-disciplinary science and engineering team, and advise senior management on policies and procedures. Apply critical thinking skills to coordinate and strategically schedule new and/or existing data management requirements for test events. Support Missile Defense System tests or missions with data and/or information management. 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. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: . Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities- Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see ) To receive consideration please make sure you select ALL appropriate eligibilities in the application questionnaire. Other Notes: This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. Re-employed Annuitant: This position does/does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: 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. Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. To determine if you are qualified for this job, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the occupational questionnaire. The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the knowledge, skills and abilities required of this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score can and will be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Customer Support
Oral and Written Communication
Problem Solving Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency . click apply for full job details