INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) in Washington Navy Yard, District Of Columbia

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the “How to Apply” section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will develop strategic plans for information technology (IT) portfolio management (e.g., IT infrastructure, resources, capital planning process). You will analyze current business plans and future technology and assets to create an end-state architecture or solution. You will modify information technology (IT) plans and policies in response to changes in regulatory requirements. You will assess the integration of new technology into enterprise architecture to maintain compatibility. You will implement data management programs (e.g., data mining, data warehousing, or similar programs) to support the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data. You will advise employees on information technology (IT) program goals and objectives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. Your resume must include 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 includes: Exercising judgement, originality, and resourcefulness in ensuring that systems and services are developed and delivered in accordance with customer requirements and current technology. (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 includes: Defining information technology (IT) client requirements for information systems and services based on analysis of business needs. (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 includes: Presenting controversial and critical observations to senior leaders to recommend changes in information systems and IT 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 includes: Negotiating problem resolutions with resource providers and project sponsors to resolve issues impacting project schedule, cost, or scope. In addition to demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Identifying, developing and deploying information systems into an adaptive, enterprise-wide, integrated uniform business system; 2) Providing authoritative advice and expertise in areas of Information Technology (IT) Portfolio Management , Information Management (IM) Strategic Planning, and capital planning and investment strategies; 3) Standardizing, aligning, synchronizing and developing IT frameworks to link systems, applications, processes and multiple users; and 4) Functioning as project manager to initiate, plan, execute, monitor , control and close complex IT related projects. (NOTE: THIS EXPERIENCE MUST BE SUPPORTED IN YOUR RESUME TO BE CONSIDERED FOR THE POSITION.) Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ This position has been designated as a Cyberspace Workforce position in the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work role as identified above and, as a condition of employment, the incumbent of the position is required to obtain and maintain qualification in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Management Program, February 15, 2023 and supporting Department of Navy policies. This designation requires the incumbent to: 1. Obtain the foundational qualification within nine months and the residential qualification within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF work role(s) and proficiency level(s). For more information, please review DoDM 8140.03 and supporting DON policies. 2. Participate in continuous professional development program as described in DoDM 8140.03. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development must be documented and completed in a current individual development plan signed by both the employee and supervisor. Continuous professional development begins in the fiscal year after the employee has obtained both foundational and residential qualification requirements. 3. Acknowledge responsibilities in writing via command designation letter. 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 Additional Information This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. 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: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran’s preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran’s preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.