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Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)

National Aeronautics and Space Administration
Headquarters, NASA
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Summary

The Workplace & Collaboration Services (WCS), Office of Collaboration is seeking candidates to serve as a O365 Solutions Lead and Video Teleconferencing Services (ViTS) Conference Room Lead. The positions will serve as an advisor and provide management, implementation, and oversight of agency services for a portfolio of enterprise Information Technology (IT) such as the O365 ecosystems (Teams, Exchange, OneDrive, etc.) or testing/coordinating conference technologies and operations for end users.

Overview

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Open date: 07/27/2023
Closed date: 08/02/2023
Location
2 vacancies in the following locations:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$98,496 - $183,500 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 13 - 14
Promotion potential
14
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
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Announcement number
HQ-23-DE-12008015-JMK
Control number
739280000

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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.
  • Lead or assist with all aspects of management of IT service offerings, including formulation, customer requirements, implementation, integration and evaluation. Integrates local Center and Mission requirements into an enterprise managed service.
  • Lead a distributed team and coordinates activities across the agency, multiple contracts, supporting a customer base that includes NASA civil servants, contractors, and external partners the supports NASA's missions.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and Lead for the agency under the Workplace Collaboration Service (WCS) service line for hybrid audio/video, end-user, collaboration, and industry technologies to create an integrated NASA experience.
  • Serve as the subject matter expert and Lead for the agency under the Workplace Collaboration Service (WCS) service line providing technical advice and guidance for the Microsoft Office 365 ecosystem.
  • Research systemic errors to respond to technical support requests. This would include an in-depth knowledge of the Microsoft O365 solution and the governance model surrounding any required / requested changes.
  • Evaluate requirements and provides recommendations to update Microsoft Office 365 capabilities of the NASA tenant (SharePoint Online, Teams, etc.)

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.
  • You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement
  • Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duties/location-NASA Center requirements.
  • Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/NASA Center requirements.
  • This position may require a one year probationary period

Qualifications

Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.

To qualify for GS-13, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level:

  • Providing recommendations to team members and customers supporting the management of Microsoft Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platforms in the Office 365 environment; OR
  • Providing recommendations to team members and customers supporting the management of conference room IT technology such as network connectivity, integration of team collaboration software, and video conferencing; and
  • Providing technical advice and/or guidance for contracts related to Information Technology (IT) for an organization and/or office; and
  • Working with a team of IT Specialists working across multiple disciplines organizationally and other workforce service lines such as (program offices, centers and mission areas).
To qualify for GS-14, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level:
  • Providing technical leadership and/or management to support Teams, SharePoint, OneDrive, Power Platforms in the Office 365 environment; OR
  • Providing technical leadership and/or management for an organization's conference room IT technology (such as network connectivity, integration of team coloration software, and video conferencing); and
  • Conducting technical management of contracts (i.e., contract performance, service level agreements, monitoring and reporting on project status and progress of work performed) for an IT organization and/or office; and
  • Leading and motivating diverse teams of IT Specialists, or multiple stakeholders across an organization to achieve project objectives.
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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.

Depending on position assignment, position may or may not be in a bargaining unit. To learn more about bargaining units at NASA please click here NASA Unions (Bargaining Units) | NASA.

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 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 Service
  • Oral Communication
  • Problem Solving
  • Hardware Engineering
  • Information Management
  • Information Technology Program Management
  • IT Service Management and Delivery Operations
  • Teamwork

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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