Information Technology Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Research and Development Center; Technical Div located in New London, Connecticut. Responsibilities You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist you will join a fast-paced, collaborative group of scientists, engineers, computer scientists, and analysts to contribute to research in focus areas such as radio frequency communications systems, autonomous systems, networking, connectivity, software-defined radios, cloud computing, cyber security systems, intelligence systems, command and control systems, and maritime domain awareness sensors. The RDC's goal is to produce analyses and prototypes that increase suitability, effectiveness, and security of connected systems and can be transitioned to and sustained by operational Coast Guard units with available resources. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Conceiving, evaluating, justifying, planning and executing applied research projects. Developing products that improve the operational effectiveness of Coast Guard IT systems. Serving as a consultant and technical procurement expert to senior management in the procurement and oversight of major IT assets (software, hardware, and services). Applying analytical processes to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business and operational requirements of the Coast Guard. Identifying and evaluating new technologies, systems and/or techniques to address IT technology and/or procedural shortfalls. Cloud computing design and administration. Evaluating the capability of current IT systems to meet standards. Ensuring integration of all systems components (i.e., procedures, databases, policies, software, and hardware). Formulating and refining procedures and technical approaches to satisfy IT project objectives. Collecting and analyzing data, and providing comprehensive written and verbal reports, presenting findings to sponsors and stakeholders, and briefing a wide range of audiences from field technicians and operators to senior level agency executives. Reviewing directives, policies, programs, enterprise-wide functional user requirements and acquisition strategies/vehicles for program related issues to determine the impact and implications in supporting information systems. Performing resource management control including procuring IT equipment or services necessary for project execution. Contributing to test events, field exercises, lab demonstrations, and outreach events to conduct test and evaluation to support projects and share information with internal and external sponsors and stakeholders. Designing, implementing and monitoring various network systems including IP, NAVNET, NMEA 2000, MESH and MANET technology, and various RF and protocols both terrestrial and satellite. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. This is not a Bargaining Unit position. Selectee must provide a valid state driver's license and safe driving record. Submit Transcripts. NOTE: Qualifications Basic Requirements: 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. Transcripts must be submitted with your application package. You MUST meet the following requirements: EDUCATION: AND To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Working with a wide range of computer operating systems. IT network design, electronic systems technology and project objectives to design and development, assembly and test of prototypes; application software design and development techniques. Computer equipment evaluation techniques to perform systems analysis and performance analysis assignments; computer techniques, high level programming languages, requirements, methods and procedures Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also 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. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. College Transcript: If you are qualifying based on education, submit a copy of your college transcript that lists college courses detailing each course by the number and department (i.e., bio 101, math 210, etc.), course title, number of credit hours and grade earned. You must submit evidence that any education completed in a foreign institution is equivalent to U.S. education standards with your resume. You may submit an unofficial copy of the transcript at the initial phase of the application process. If course content cannot be easily identified from the title of the course as listed on your transcript, you must submit an official course description from the college/university that reflects the content at the time the course was taken. Transcripts If this position requires specific educational course work to qualify, or you are qualifying based in whole or part on education, you are required to provide all unofficial transcripts (undergraduate, graduate, etc.) by the closing date of this announcement or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please ensure that all documentation is legible. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Additional Information E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities . click apply for full job details