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IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Department of Defense
Defense Threat Reduction Agency
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Summary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
03/12/2019 to 03/25/2019
Salary
$96,970 to - $126,062 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
Reston, VA
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Announcement number
DTRA-19-10442452-DE
Control number
527069100

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Develop, manage, and execute a formalized Configuration Management Program to support one or more Program/Project Managers.
  • Develop plans, policies and procedures for surveillance and control of the Configuration Management (CM) program implementation within J6.
  • Lead efforts to coordinate with Program Manager (PM) and J6 management issues related to the conduct of Configuration Management Practices and procedures for J6.
  • Assess policy needs and develops policies to govern all IT activities within the agency.
  • Provide policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers.
  • Establish and interpret existing DoD Configuration management policies and procedures, instructs and counsels Integrated Project Team (IPTs) for numerous programs.
  • Serve as the primary J6 liaison/interface for Configuration Management for agency managed systems and the J6 CM Library.
  • Coordinates the automation of Configuration Management processes between J6 and its PM customers.
  • Establish criteria for outline of work flow used to set the working schema for automated routing of Configuration Management data approvals.
  • Identify and address IT workforce planning and management issues.
  • Conduct audits of IT programs and projects, and ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices are delivered as part of planning and management services.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service http://www.sss.gov
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Fulltime
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Student Loan Repayment: Authorized
  • Relocation Incentive: Authorized

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:

1. Experience working with U.S. Army Computer Hardware, Enterprise Software and Solutions (CHESS) and Enterprise License Agreements (ELA), DoD Enterprise Software Initiative (ESI).

2. Experience planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.

3. Experience defining and maintaining network architecture, hardware and software baseline for DoD's Networks Oversight and Managing a IT Portfolio of projects.

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 2210 series also has an Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) that all applicants must meet in order to be considered qualified. The IOR for this job is:

Experience

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

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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.

  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  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.
  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.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

and

Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For more information, please visit Required Supporting Documentation: http://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?ver=2019-02-08-123333-753

Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:
http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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 with a score of 85 or above; and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Competencies:

  • Creative Thinking
  • Information Technology Life Cycle Management
  • IT Capability Management: Understanding existing infrastructure and emerging technologies
  • IT Program Management (PPMGT)
  • Oral Communication


Based on the results of this evaluation, you will be placed in one of the following quality categories:

Best Qualified:
This highest category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s), as determined by the job analysis.
Highly Qualified: This higher category will be used for those candidates who possess the type and quality of experience that exceed the minimum qualifications of the position, including any selective placement factors and/or appropriate quality ranking factor(s) as determined by the job analysis.
Qualified: This lowest category will be used for those candidates that meet the minimum qualifications of the position, including all selective placement factors and appropriate quality ranking factor(s) and are proficient in some, but not all, of the requirements of the position. Candidates may require extensive training and/or orientation in order to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/competitive-hiring/#url=Category-Rating

Names of the candidates in the Best Qualified category will be sent first to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Applicants in other categories will be referred in accordance with category rating procedures.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are entitled to veterans' preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. Qualified veterans' preference eligible with a service-connected disability of 10% or more will be listed at the top of the highest quality category depending on the position and grade level of the job.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx .

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