Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense.

As a IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The incumbent will develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, and standards within an Agile development framework . This includes defining and directing system blueprints using tools like Sparx architecture diagrams and ensuring that the IT infrastructure, including networking, database, and computing environments, establishes a robust framework for managing IT policy and planning applications.
• The incumbent provides leadership and critically influences service delivery success with other Department of War and Federal agencies, in part by defining and promoting clear strategies for system interoperability. They are responsible for providing IT policy guidance to management and ensuring the rigorous application of information security assurance in the delivery of all IT solutions. - Work includes identifying and addressing IT workforce planning, risk management, and quality management. This involves using JIRA or similar tools for the prioritization, evaluation, and monitoring of work efforts, and providing oversight for software testing and integration testing protocols to ensure product quality and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals.
• Work includes identifying and addressing IT workforce planning, risk management, and quality management. This involves using JIRA or similar tools for the prioritization, evaluation, and monitoring of work efforts, and providing oversight for software testing and integration testing protocols to ensure product quality and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals.
• As an Information Technology Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for interpreting data from complex department systems, including the Business Enterprise Architecture Mapping and the DMDC Information Technology Investment Portal. A good background in Information Technology are essential to effectively analyze this data and develop, implement, and interpret policy regulations to accomplish mission requirements.
• The Information Technology Specialist give direction and guidance to a team responsible for the planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. This leadership includes: gathering and prioritizing customer requirements as user stories in JIRA; using tool to create process flows and assist in defining the product vision; and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• The incumbent directs and leads the application of technical skills for the development, acquisition, testing, and fielding of assigned systems. They provide leadership in determining the scope and priority of objectives based on business impact and technical constraints, leveraging their expertise across the full technology stack.

Conditions of employment

• 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
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Experience managing a product backlog, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria using Agile tools like JIRA. - Proficiency in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews) and creating artifacts like process flows and diagrams.
• A foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle, with the ability to interpret architecture diagrams and system designs.
• Foundational knowledge of database, networking, and cloud computing (e.g., AWS, OCI) concepts.
• Experience defining system integration requirements and collaborating with quality assurance teams on software testing, including User Acceptance Test and integration testing.
• Skilled in analyzing data from DoD information systems to support product development and ensure compliance.

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

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Proven experience defining and owning the product vision and strategic roadmap, using portfolio management tools to align with enterprise goals and report to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership in championing Agile methodologies across teams, directing scope, and making priority trade-offs based on technical and business constraints.
• Expertise in directing the creation and application of architecture diagrams to communicate a product's strategic technical direction.
• A strong technical background in the software development lifecycle, database, networking, and cloud computing, enabling authoritative guidance on technology and infrastructure decisions.
• Experience leading complex technical discussions on system architecture, scalability, security, and performance.
• Extensive experience directing the strategy for system interoperability and leading integration and quality assurance efforts across multiple agencies.
• Ability to direct the analysis of data from complex, integrated sources to drive strategic decisions and justify IT investments.

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:

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.

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.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx


Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

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:

• IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. The resume must not be more than 5MB and should be saved and uploaded as a PDF to maintain formatting and number of pages. We also accept GIF, JPG, JPEG, PNG, RTF, TXT, PDF, ODT or Word (DOC or DOCX). We do not accept PDF portfolio files. Page margins should be 0.5 inches, and font styles must be legible. Consider using 14-point size font for titles and 10-point for the main text. We recommend using a font like Lato, if available. Other widely available options are Calibri, Helvetica, Arial, Verdana, Open San Source Sans Pro, Roboto or Noro Sans.
• Additional guidance on writing a federal resume can be found at: USAJOBS Help Center - How do I write a resume for a federal job? The resume builder can help you create a resume using these recommendations and uses the information in your USAJOBS profile to help you get started.

2. SF50

• All current and former civilian Federal employees must submit a copy of your MOST RECENT SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, salary, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. This is also a requirement to verify your Time in Grade (TIG).

3. 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.

PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DODCustomersRequiredSupportingDocumentation.pdf?

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