IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in Montgomery County, Maryland

Summary The National Institutes of Health (NIH) is seeking to hire IT Specialists (PLCYPLN). If you are an energetic, motivated and IT savvy individual with a passion for policy and planning then please consider this your opportunity to join one of our dynamic Institutes here at the NIH. Responsibilities As an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) your duties will include, but are not limited to: Defines, reviews, develops, interprets, and issues NIH IT policy, standards, standard operating procedures, and guidance in response to new Federal or HHS requirements. Researches, monitors, analyzes, and tracks new or pending Federal legislation that has a potential impact on current NIH IT activities. Evaluates, monitors, and ensures compliance with laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures. Participates in a variety of IT-related projects, studies, assessments, activities, and analyses to effectively manage NIH IT resources and investments. Recommends actions for advocating change to minimize adverse impact on the NIH mission, NIH IT activities, and/or the implementation of new requirements. Assesses IT policy needs, advocates for necessary policy changes, and collaborates with stakeholders to develop policies to govern IT activities and resources. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this IT Specialist (PLCYPLN), GS-2210, you must have IT related experience demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that you possess all of the following four competencies: 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 you 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. AND You must meet the following requirements as stated: To qualify for this position at the GS-11 level you must meet the following requirement: You must have completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management OR a degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in one of the areas described above leading to such a degree. OR You must demonstrate in your resume that you have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-9 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: analyzing policy for developing IT requirements; conducting assessments to identify IT policy needs; providing customers information on IT policies, regulations, and standards; AND monitoring compliance with IT laws, regulations, policies, standards, or procedures. To qualify for this position at the GS-12 level, you must meet the following requirement: You must have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: assessing the impact of new IT regulations on existing policy; developing written interpretations of IT policies, regulations, and standards; evaluating outcomes produced by IT investments; AND updating IT policies to integrate new laws, statutes, and regulations. To qualify for this position at the GS-13 level, you must meet the following requirement: You must have 1 (one) year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service performing IT related tasks such as: developing recommendations for implementing new IT policies; reviewing reports to ensure IT policy conforms with legislative requirements; establishing timelines for IT policy projects; AND conducting business case analyses for developing IT investment recommendations. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. To determine your qualifications and referral status, we may review your resume and supporting documentation and compare it against your responses to the vacancy questionnaire. Ensure you support your self-ratings with the information you provide in your application.? We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12471126 Education If you qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you are strongly encouraged to submit a copy of your transcripts or a list of your courses including titles, credit hours completed and grades. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted in the application packages. Official transcripts will be required from all selectees prior to receiving an official offer. Click here for information on Foreign Education. Additional Information This position is designated as a “non-emergency/teleworker” position and the selected candidate will be considered a “non-emergency/teleworker” employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. A one-year probationary period may be required upon selection/placement. This announcement accepts applications during the open period of 7/28/2024 through 8/2/2024; unless the applicant cut-off (200 applications) is reached. This announcement will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time (ET) on 8/2/2024 or on the day the 200th application is received, whichever comes first. A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM ET on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration. Early submission of your application is highly encouraged. At the supervisor’s discretion, this position may offer work schedule flexibilities: telework (work from home on a regular basis or ad hoc basis but reports to the office at least once a week/two days a pay period), compressed schedules, flexible schedules. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit our Applicant FAQs page for helpful information on the application process. 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