IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) Job

Vacancy No. DHRADMDC-24-12439118-DH Department Defense Human Resources Activity
Salary $123,945.00 to $191,900.00 Grade 14 to 14
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 6/14/2024 Close Date 6/23/2024
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Locations:
Seaside, CASan Antonio, TXArlington, VA


Job Description (Please follow all instructions carefully)

Summary

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for the organization's enterprise Information Technology goals and objectives, metrics methods and concepts used in developing policies and plans, capital planning process and in evaluating the accomplishing Information Technology goals and objectives.

This job is open to

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All U.S. Citizens

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.

As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  1. Managing one or more major multi-year IT initiatives of such magnitude they must be carried out through multiple related IT projects. The IT Program Manager leads, coordinates, communicates, integrates and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with critical agency priorities.
  2. Serves as a Program Manager in support of a wide set of products and services within DMDC's portfolio of capabilities. The Product Manager is responsible for the product planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering and prioritizing product and customer requirements, assisting in defining the product vision, and working closely with other internal and external stakeholders. Defines the product strategy and roadmap.
  3. Develops and maintains strategic plans and program roadmaps; assessing policy needs and developing policies to govern IT activities; providing policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers; defining current and future business environments; preparing IT budgets; managing IT investment portfolios; establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership; identifying and addressing IT workforce planning and management issues, such as recruitment, retention, and training; conducting audits of IT programs and projects; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.
  4. Interprets data from Integrated Business Framework, Data Alignment Portal (Business Enterprise Architecture Mapping); DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository; Select & Native Programming Data Input Systems for Information Technology; DoD Information Technology Investment Portal; and Data Center Inventory Management to support the mission goals and objectives.
  5. The incumbent develops and executes Organizational Execution Plans (OEP);Business System Certifications, Out of Cycle Request procedures; Pre-Certification Requests; DITIP certification requests; Investment Decision Memorandum conditions/ action items; BEA alignment in IBF-DAP; and data elements in DITPR to support the mission plan objectives.
  6. The incumbent will interact with internal and external customers, as well as work across internal and cross directorate teams and personnel. The incumbent will be responsible for preparing and briefing oral and written communications to varied audiences within the organization. The incumbent should be proficient in utilizing problem solving, prioritization, and reasoning skills when faced with technical and functional, as well as organizational challenges. The incumbent will work at a team level as well as individual performer role during the course of their duties.
  7. The incumbent will support the Strategic Plan development and updates which includes Enterprise Initiatives, Strategic Management Framework, Goals and Objectives. The incumbent will collect and manage the information required for the Strategic Plan.
  8. The incumbent develops and executes Strategic Analysis and Planning conducting SWOT (Strengths, Weaknesses, Opportunities, Threats) analyses to assess Enterprise internal and external environment. The incumbent will conduct Market Research and Competitive Intelligence identifying growth opportunities and potential risks.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • Must obtain and maintain Information Assurance certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • Must obtain and maintain Non-Critical Sensitive Security Clearance
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS -14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
  • Experience using product, project, program and technical skills in the provision of overall direction and guidance for the development, acquisition, testing, product improvement and fielding of assigned systems.
  • Review and implement IT program formulation, planning, deployment, and execution of technology.
  • Communicates program strategies, goals and status to stakeholders, management and higher-level leadership.
  • Plan and manage the Enterprise strategy and roadmap across the enterprise organizations and governance.

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:
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. For all positions individuals must 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.

Education

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

Additional information

Other Notes:
DHRA/DMDC provides flexible work arrangements based on the position requirements, incumbent's suitability and eligibility, as well as the organization's mission needs. This position may be authorized for traditional on-site reporting at the advertised locality with expanded telework (a minimum of two on-site reporting days per pay period); OR remote work within the commuting area.

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: https://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.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

Benefits

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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.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.


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Required Documents

The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc).

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. 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.

The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
2. Veteran's Documents
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.

Future military retirees and/or Future military separatees: must include a copy of their terminal leave request, if applicable, AND a copy of retirement DD214 [if available]. If DD214 not available, submit a certification document* or a copy of your retirement letter.
*A written document from the armed forces certifying the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date the certificate is signed. The certification must be on letterhead signed by the adjutant, personnel officer, unit commander or higher headquarters and include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge, character of service, and, if applicable, the date your terminal leave begins. This document is sometimes called a Statement of Service.
PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%3d%3d

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12439118.

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A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:

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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.


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