This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/531757400. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
As a n IT Project Manager, you will serve as a Cloud Engineer responsible for the overall design, architecture, and implementation of AWS and other cloud services.
Location of position: General Services Administration, Office of GSA IT, Office of Acquisition IT Services, 1800 F Street, NW, Washington, DC
The Office of Acquisition IT Services provides development, operational and management services for GSA Acquisition IT applications.
04/25/2019 to 06/27/2019
$117,191 - $152,352 per year
GS 14
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
1900363FMMP
531757400
Current or former competitive service federal employees.
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
Family members of a federal employee or uniformed service member who is or was, working overseas.
Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
Your application will be considered if you are a nationwide: Current career/career-conditional Federal employee in the competitive service; Reinstatement eligible; Special Appointing Authority eligible; VEOA eligible Veteran; ICTAP eligible; or OPM Interchange Agreement eligible; Open to the above eligibles.
Serves as an Cloud Engineer for high velocity information technology (IT) projects, leading and implement specific IT projects and defining and structures cloud modernization projects for new and current initiatives within GSA IT; Designs and implements highly automated, secure cloud environments to host and modernize business critical applications, including recommending tools, technologies and approaches based on analysis of cost, schedule, risk, and business value; and providing technical oversight to contractor teams support GSA IT cloud and application development efforts; Provides subject matter expert level consultation and support to help software development teams make optimal decision and take advantage of cloud benefits, including assisting in developing and maintaining documentation and technical training content, and performing feasibility analysis on potential product changes, and; Reviews technical requirements to determine types of services required and the appropriate contract vehicle, considering impact of acquisition regulations, strategies, policies and processes pertaining to IT project management strategies, and utilize the information obtained to create optimized solutions.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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The GS-14 salary range starts at $117,191.00per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is defined as experience in architecting a cloud platform/environment for application modernization/migration efforts or new application development for high velocity information technology (IT) projects; directing and controlling specific IT projects within a senior level management office; defining and structuring projects; working on matrixed teams crossing organizational boundaries; leading migration from legacy software development, transformational projects and modernizing legacy IT solutions. Experience must include architecting and implementing modern cloud concepts/technologies including infrastructure as code, containerization, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and automated deployments.
Bargaining Unit status: Not applicable
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Travel expenses associated with interviews may be approved. Determinations will be made on a case-by-case basis.
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
Selected applicants may qualify for credit toward annual leave accrual based on prior non-Federal work experience or uniformed service experience.
We are currently filling two vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area, as needed; through other means; or not at all.
We are also accepting applications from all U.S. Citizens and Nationals under Vacancy Announcement # 1900362FMDE. You must apply separately to each announcement to be considered for both.
This is NOT a virtual position. The selectee is expected to report to the duty station listed in this vacancy announcement.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated on the questions you answer during the application process, which will measure your overall possession of the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities. Your responses to these questions must be supported by your resume or your score may be lowered.
Additional assessments may be used, and, if so, you will be provided with further instructions.
If you are eligible under Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan or GSA’s Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP/CTAP), you must receive a score of 85 or higher to receive priority.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Note: If required to submit an SF-50 (Notice of Personnel Action), an equivalent agency Notice of Personnel Action form is acceptable. Such document(s) must show all of the following: effective date, position, title, series, grade, and rate of basic pay, tenure group 1 (career) or 2 (career-conditional), position occupied group, and name of agency. If you are a GSA employee (except in the OIG), you are not required to submit an SF-50.
If you are a 30% or more disabled veteran, VEOA or VRA applicant or qualified spouse, widow/widower, or parent:
(a) Copy of your Certificate of Release or Discharge From Active Duty, DD-214 that shows the dates of your active duty service. If selected, a DD-214 showing your type of discharge (member 4 copy) will be required prior to appointment.
(b) If you are a disabled veteran, or are applying under VRA or VEOA as a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran, submit both of the following in addition to the DD-214:
If you are active duty military- Certification on a letterhead from your military branch that includes your rank, character of service (must be under honorable conditions) & military service dates including discharge/release date (must be no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted).
If you are a current Federal employee or Reinstatement Eligible: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are eligible under an Interchange Agreement: Submit your latest SF-50.
If you are a former Peace Corp or VISTA volunteer: Submit your Description of Service.
If you are a current or former Land Management Agency Employee - Submit a and b:
(a) one or more SF-50s, including your most recent one that shows you were on a competitive time-limited appointment(s) with a Land Management Agency and served on the appointment for a period(s) totaling more than 24 months without a break of 2 or more years.
(b) Copy of your agency’s annual performance appraisal(s) or written reference(s) from a supervisor at the agency verifying satisfactory performance during your appointment(s).
If you have a disability: Submit proof of eligibility. For information on eligibility and required documentation, refer to USAJOBS’s People With Disabilities page.
If you are applying under another special appointment authority: Submit proof of your eligibility under the appropriate appointment authority. See USAJOBS's Resource Center for more information.
If you are ICTAP/CTAP eligible - submit a, b, and c: (a) proof of eligibility including agency notice; (b) SF-50, and (c) most recent performance appraisal.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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