Yes—Travel expenses associated with interview and/or relocation expenses associated with job offer may be paid to the extent allowed by Federal Travel Regulations.
All NRC Employees are encouraged to apply.
Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.
The successful candidate will perform the full range of Sr. IT Specialist (Group Leader) duties. Such duties include but are not limited to:
Provides authoritative consultation, guidance, and recommendations to the NMSS management team on IT-related matters related to NRC materials safety issues. Makes policy recommendations and develops procedures for implementation of policies and requirements related to the development and implementation of major information technology systems in support of agency materials security initiatives.
Serves as a Group Lead, explaining objectives to staff and assisting them in organizing and accomplishing work; coaching, distributing, and communicating assignments, milestones and deadlines to the unit and individuals based on supervisor instructions.
Providing overall management and detailed technical direction of a complex, major IT contract supporting the full range of NMSS regulatory responsibilities.
Works collaboratively with other NMSS and external NRC staff in the implementation and full life cycle support of IT solutions related to nuclear materials safety; identifies issues early; and proposes and initiates, in consultation with NMSS management, projects or processes to address the issues. Monitors a broad range of risks related to delivery of secure IT solutions and services required for support of the broad NMSS regulatory mission, proactively avoiding or mitigating risk events.
Resolves materials safety issues working with management and designated Product Owners to define priorities and initiate projects to address NMSS needs. Ensures that viewpoints of all stakeholders are addressed, including licensees, Agreement State agencies, federal requirements, NRC Commission direction, operating plans, budgetary and resource constraints.
Leads coordination of agency interactions with external entities, both Government and industry, relating to IT support of NMSS regulatory issues. Presents and defends NRC positions, concerns, objectives, and requirements. Represents the office at Government, academic, and industry conferences, seminars, and meetings.
Maintains a strong working knowledge of the regulations and business processes related to all four NMSS business lines. Reviews proposed regulations, policies, reports, memoranda, and other agency documentation relating to, or potentially impacting IT activities relating to the safety and security of materials and provides comments, analysis, or suggestions, as appropriate.
Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
Extensive knowledge and experience related to information technologies (IT), principles, standards, practices, and all phases of implementing IT solutions, including those entailing software development. Knowledge of all aspects and phases of software development, including planning, requirements gathering, design, development, testing, quality assurance/control (QA/QC), independent verification and validation (IV&V), approvals through governance processes, training, deployment, and ongoing support and iterative improvement. Knowledge and experience in application of methodologies, frameworks, and tools such as those related to Agile software development or process integrations such as DevOps.
(EXAMPLE: Describe specific experience for each IT-related role in which the candidate worked and training or coursework completed with regard to IT-related roles. Specifically, describe experience related to software development and IT solution delivery. Describe training, coursework and experience related to methodologies and frameworks related to software development and solution delivery.
Demonstrated expert level knowledge and recent experience with all aspects of managing IT services contracts in the federal government context. Knowledge of all phases of the acquisition life cycle, including development of solicitation packages, evaluating proposals, managing complex IT-related contracts with broad scope of services (requirements gathering, software development, software testing, tier 1 help desk, regulatory compliance form and data processing, database support services (e.g., scripted background database changes and custom reports), and application hosting platform support. Knowledge and experience in management of multiple projects related to software development, including all activities required for compliance with prevailing federal IT requirements including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973.
(EXAMPLE: Describe your contract management work experience, training, or other activities that reflect your knowledge, understanding, and ability to apply the Federal Acquisition Regulations (FAR) to contracts related to IT services such as software development, software maintenance, user support, software testing, software quality assurance/control (QA/QC), Independent Verification and Validation (IV&V), and hosting management. Describe your specific role regarding each contract, including details of what acquisition phases your work entailed.) Describe experience related to compliance with federal requirements for software development contracts, including Section 508 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 and financial oversight of major IT investments by the Office of Management and Budget.)
Extensive formal education in information technology, project management, and financial management applied in a contract management context. Specific credentials should include degrees in information systems management or computer science. Applicant should also have experience in contract financial management, ideally specific to IT contracts in the federal government context. Applicant should also have an active project management certification such as the Project Management Professional (PMP) or Federal Acquisition Certification (FAC) Program and Project Managers certification (FAC-P/PM). Finally, applicant should have an active FAC Contracting Officer’s Representative (FAC-COR) certification at or above Level II.
(EXAMPLE: Describe all related coursework and degrees earned, including technical training outside of the university context. Provide dates earned for degrees and other related certifications as well as completion dates and training provider for any technical training.)
Experience as liaison between IT staff and users of IT systems. Extensive experience in dealing with a broad range of IT stakeholders and effectively communicating complex IT concepts and topics in the most appropriate and effective manner for the target audience. Experience as a team or group leader, coaching, delegating, and coordinating efforts of IT professionals with varied focus areas.)
(EXAMPLE: Describe work experience, training, and developmental assignments that clearly demonstrate your ability to develop and deliver technical written project justifications, impact statements, topical briefings and verbal presentations with target audiences ranging from non-IT executives to expert IT staff. Describe work experience, training, and knowledge related to gathering input from broad perspectives and effectively brokering agreement with multiple colleagues or IT-related stakeholders such that mission support efficiency and effectiveness is optimized. Describe the nature of experience as an IT-related team or group leader. Describe experience related to liaison between IT professionals and business area users of IT systems.)
Specialized experience is defined as: Experience in formulating short-and long-range strategies pertaining to IT systems security plans; (2) providing support to IT system owners throughout the life-cycle of their systems to ensure that federal and agency security requirements are met; and (3) oversight and management of planning, preparing and executing tests of systems to evaluate results against specifications and requirements as well as analyze/report test results. Providing strategic planning and budget formulation associated with information technology and management (IT/IM) issues.
Additional information
The duty location of this position is Rockville, MD. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period. Telework schedules, including full-time telework, are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement, if applicable.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
Family friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year;
Transit benefits.
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
When the application process is complete, your application will be reviewed to determine if you meet the job requirements. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and responses to any vacancy questions to determine your level of knowledge, skill and ability related to the job requirements. If you are among the top candidates for this position, your application will be referred to the hiring manager.
Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including:
Comprehensive health and life insurance plans
Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care
Dental and Vision Insurance
Retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan)
Annual (vacation) and paid sick leave
Family friendly leave policies
11 paid holidays per year;
Transit benefits.
This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees. https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position.If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Job title
Name of employer
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
List of supplemental material that may be applicable:
NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position.If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
Job title
Name of employer
Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format
Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience.
Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable).
Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position).
If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include a photograph or video of yourself, or any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume or cover letter. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications.
Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application.
If you are an NRC employee, you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. Additionally, you must also submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action).
If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee in the competitive service with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility.
Veterans' Preference documentation, if applicable (e.g. DD-214 Member Copy 4 showing type of discharge/character of service; Current Active Duty members must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions dated within 120 days; SF-15 Form and related documentation; VA letter.) You can find additional information about Veterans' Preference at http://www.fedshirevets.gov/.
If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts.
All supplemental documents will now be collected electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents:
1. Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or 2. Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pdf, and .doc; or 3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
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.
We strongly encourage you to complete your USAJOBS profile before you submit your application for this position.
Please read the entire announcement. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position.
Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission.
You must answer any job specific vacancy questions. You will be rated based on your responses to any vacancy questions and especially the information provided in your resume. Breadth, recency, and length of experience in the field; training, awards, and commendations; past and current performance; and community or outside professional activities will be considered to determine your level of knowledge, skill or ability for this position. Abbreviated responses to the vacancy questions, such as “significant experience” or “see resume” do not provide enough information and should not be used. You will not be considered for this position if you leave any of the vacancy questions unanswered.
To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.
NUCLEAR REGULATORY COMMISSION
US Nuclear Regulatory Commission
Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer
Washington, District of Columbia 20555
United States
Next steps
You may check the status of your application at any time after the announcement closes by logging onto USAJOBs and selecting "Application Status."
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
