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Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

Serves as a lead expert in the Information, Data and Analytics Services (IDAS) service line, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Enterprise Data Operations organization. Delivers integrated systems solutions that enable IDAS Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) service delivery, data management and accelerate modernization in service planning. Supports IDAS EDP service delivery and advancing operations leveraging agile methodologies to deliver information, data, and analytics value to customers.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open date: 09/09/2022
Closed date: 09/13/2022
Location
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$111,521 - $176,300 per year

Salary range reflects the lowest and highest potential salaries of the locations. Actual salary range varies by selectee(s) location.

Pay scale & grade
GS 14 - 15
Promotion potential
15
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Not Required
Position sensitivity and risk
Moderate Risk (MR)
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
HQ-22-DE-11639328-SH
Control number
676104300

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Duties

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  • Duties described below are at the full-performance level. Duties assigned at a lower grade level will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
  • Provides leadership and direction for Enterprise Data Platform (EDP) service delivery continual improvement for the NASA Enterprise.
  • Serves as the lead expert on the development and implementation of EDP operations and content management meeting Enterprise mission and mission support program requirements.
  • Exercises authority in EDP planning, budgeting, support systems, resources and technologies that produces benefits to Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and the Enterprise.
  • Leads strategic and operational activities and ensuring deliverables are of high quality, timely and accurate.
  • Leads the EDP team in assessing, improving, developing and maintaining cross-functional integration and standardization of EDP Management/Service Delivery processes and practices.
  • Leads and supports the development of goals, objectives, policies, plans, procedures, and standards for EDP services.
  • Develops and implements project management procedures, tools, templates, activities, and infrastructure to align internal business practices, Federal regulations and policies, to include agency-wide systems with IT enterprise architecture.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
  • Position subject to pre-employment background investigation.
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
  • If selected, you will be required to complete a financial disclosure statement.
  • This position may fall under a Bargaining Unit based on the duty location/NASA Center.
  • If selected, you may discuss the possibility of telework or remote work with your supervisor, limited to the locations indicated within the announcement.
  • Duty location will be determined upon selection and will be at one of the locations listed on the announcement.

Qualifications

You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, which has equipped you with the particular competencies needed to successfully perform the duties of the position described above.

To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:

  • Working on a team of IT specialists or functional projects to align with strategic planning, budgeting, support systems, resources and technologies;
  • Making recommendations to support the development and implementation of project management procedures, tools, templates, activities, and infrastructure for internal business practices that are IT related.
To qualify for GS-15, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level:
  • Leading a team of IT specialists on a variety of areas for a project or program;
  • Leading customer IT engagement activities, practices, interfaces and processes with customers during outreach communications;
  • Facilitating executive level leadership collaborations, across organizations for IT.
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If you are qualifying based on experience, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:
  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.
Your resume must include a clear and detailed narrative description, in your own words, of how you meet the required specialized experience. Experience statements copied from a position description, vacancy announcement or other reference material constitutes plagiarism and may result in disqualification and losing consideration for the job.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across NASA within the local commuting area(s) of the location(s) identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) within NASA. CTAP/ICTAP will be cleared for any additional selection from this announcement.

If you have special priority selection rights under the Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), you must:
- Indicate your eligibility when applying for a position. The questionnaire asks you to identify your ICTAP/CTAP eligibility.
- Meet the minimum qualifications requirements for the position
- Submit proof that you meet the requirements for CTAP/ICTAP as indicated in 'Required Documents'

For additional information about CTAP/ICTAP eligibility, click here - https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/#ictap.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Authority: These positions will be filled through the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority. Category rating and veterans' preference will not be considered in evaluating applicants. For more information on Direct Hire Authority, please see: OPM Direct Hire Fact Sheet.

Veterans: Under the provisions of Direct Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. However, applicants who are eligible for veterans' preference are encouraged to include that information in their application and submit supporting documentation (i.e. DD-214, or other substantiating documents). For more information on please see: Veterans' Preference information on the FedsHireVets website.

You will be evaluated for this position based on how well you meet the qualifications and eligibility requirements listed in this vacancy announcement. 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. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration.

You will be assessed on the following competencies:

  • Attention to Detail
  • Customer Services
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Information Management
  • IT Service Management and Delivery Operations
  • IT System and Requirements Analysis
  • Information Systems Security
  • Strategic Thinking
NASA considers 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.

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