Clarification from the agency

Current federal employees of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) serving on career or career-conditional appointments

Serving as a IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) GS-2210-12 makes you a valuable member of the Federal Law Enforcement Training Centers (FLETC) team and mission. This position is located in the Chief Information Technology Officer Directorate (CIO), IT Business Management Division at Glynco, Georgia.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide advanced program analysis and subject-matter expertise for Information Technology (IT) Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), IT acquisition management, and FITARA-related compliance and reporting. The position supports enterprise
portfolio planning, governance, policy interpretation, budget formulation and execution integration, performance measurement, risk management, and stakeholder engagement to align IT investments and acquisitions with mission priorities, strategic goals, and federal requirements. The position explicitly integrates cybersecurity, privacy, supply chain risk management, and zero trust architecture principles into investment and acquisition decisions to ensure that appropriate security controls, continuous monitoring expectations, and data protection requirements are embedded throughout the lifecycle from concept through sustainment.

Typical duties include:

• Supporting development, implementation and continuous improvement of the component CPIC program in alignment with OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130, agency policy, and federal IT governance.
• Formulating and preparing resource plans and budget submissions for current and out-years that reflect the allocation of resources needed to achieve investment objectives and reviews and integrates budgetary requirements across stakeholders.
• Supporting and measuring component IT acquisition activities to optimize requirements development, market research, procurement strategies, contract performance oversight, and vendor management consistent with mission and regulatory requirements.
• Implementing component-level IT acquisition planning processes that integrate technical requirements, interoperability and enterprise architecture considerations, lifecycle sustainment needs, and performance management and ensures alignment with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency acquisition policy.

View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• Current federal employees within the General Schedule (GS) must meet the time-in-grade requirements outlined in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement.
• This is a non-bargaining unit position.
• Must possess and maintain a valid state issued driver's license to conduct official government business.
• You will need to set up direct deposit so we can pay you.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Overtime may be required.
• This position is not designated as Emergency Essential.
• Required to complete an OGE 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, within 30 days of starting your federal employment and annually thereafter as long as you occupy a position that requires financial disclosure reporting.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) certification. Level required: Mid-Level

Qualifications

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted. For additional assistance, please visit: USAJOBS Help Center - Update your resume now so it meets new resume requirements

Basic Requirements Experience: 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 five competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• 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.
• 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.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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Specialized Experience:
You qualify at the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in Federal service, that demonstrates all of the following:

• Assisting with or supporting an Information Technology (IT) Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) or IT portfolio management program by helping collect, validate, and analyze investment data (e.g., cost, schedule, performance, risk), contributing to business cases or investment artifacts, and helping prepare portfolio health reports or dashboard inputs in alignment with OMB Circulars A-11 and A-130 and organizational CPIC policy.
• Supporting IT acquisition planning activities for IT investments by contributing to requirements documents, statements of work, market research summaries, evaluation factors, or performance measures, and coordinating with contracting personnel to ensure alignment with the Federal Acquisition Regulation (FAR) and agency acquisition policy.
• Assisting in the integration of cybersecurity, privacy, and related risk management requirements into investment planning and acquisition documentation by referencing frameworks such as FISMA, the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) and control families, FedRAMP authorization status, continuous monitoring expectations, vulnerability and configuration management requirements, and/or zero trust-aligned controls.
• Assisting in the incorporation and documentation of Section 508 accessibility requirements for IT acquisitions or solutions (e.g., helping ensure that accessibility requirements are stated, vendor Accessibility Conformance Reports/VPATs are requested or reviewed, or acceptance criteria reflect accessibility expectations).
• Preparing or contributing to written products and briefings (e.g., CPIC or FITARA-related reports, responses to data calls, governance read-ahead packages, or audit/oversight responses) that explain investment or acquisition data, identify issues, and recommend or summarize proposed actions for management review.
• Participating in cross-functional coordination with stakeholders such as program managers, budget/finance staff, contracting officers, cybersecurity and privacy officials, enterprise architects, and/or data and portfolio stewards to gather information, reconcile discrepancies, and support CPIC, FITARA, or IT acquisition decisions.
• Experience may have been gained in either the public or private sector. There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-12 level.

Background Investigation: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, FLETC requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for Suitability/Fitness as a condition of placement in this 5C-Public Sensitive position. This review may include financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.

Physical Demands: The work is primarily sedentary and requires sustained use of a computer, participation in meetings, and periodic presentations. Some walking and standing, and occasional travel to meetings, training venues, operational sites, or vendor facilities may be required. No special physical effort is needed. Mostly desk work with computers and meetings. Some travel.

Work Environment: The work is performed in an adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated office environment and meeting spaces with normal safety
precautions. Occasional after-hours work may be required to meet deadlines or support time sensitive mission needs, including coordination during operational surges or time critical reviews. Normal office setting. Occasional after-hours work.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Time-in-grade: Current General Schedule (GS) federal employees, and those that have served in GS positions within the last 52 weeks, must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade, or a combination of the next lower grade level and an equivalent band in the federal service by the closing of this announcement.

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.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies during the next 90 days. This could result in a few or many vacancies being filled from this announcement.

Note: Current Federal employees MUST submit a copy of their SF-50 Form which shows competitive service appointment ("position occupied" block 34 on the SF-50 should show a "1"), tenure group (block 24 should show a 1 or 2), grade, and salary. If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide the SF-50 Form which shows the length of time you have been in your current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s dated a year apart within the same grade/job). If you have promotion potential in your current position, please provide proof. Employees applying with an interchange agreement must provide proof of their permanent appointment. IF YOU DO NOT SUBMIT ALL OF THE REQUIRED DOCUMENTATION, YOU WILL NOT RECEIVE CONSIDERATION AS A STATUS CANDIDATE.

How you will be evaluated

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

A resume must be no more than two pages. If an applicant's resume exceeds two pages, the USAJOBS database will not allow the application to be submitted.

You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, and Teamwork

To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process, including the application, USA Hire.

Online assessment: Applicants must complete the online USA Hire Competency Based Assessments measuring critical general competencies required to perform the job. Examples used in the assessment may include general situations not directly related to customer experience. Applicants submitting complete application packages and completing the online assessment will move on to the next phase of the assessment process.

The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

If you are the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the application questionnaire, click: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12938554

Due weight will be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards in merit promotion selection decisions in accordance with 5 CFR 335.103(b)(3).

Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment, the veteran must be 1) be a preference eligible; or 2) be a veteran separated after 3 or more years of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement. (Note: Veteran's preference does not apply under Merit Promotion procedures. View VEOA information on Feds Hire Vets.)

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.

1. Your resume (click the link for information on what to include). If you are a current or former Federal employee, your resume must indicate the GS or pay band level for each position held. Limit your resume to no more than two pages. The USAJOBS database will not allow an applicant to submit an application that includes a resume over two pages.
2. Your responses to the job questionnaire https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12938554
3. Are you a current or federal employee? Submit your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that demonstrates your eligibility for consideration, e.g., length of time you have been in your current grade; your highest grade held; your current promotion potential and proof of permanent appointment if applying based on an interchange agreement. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, within-grade increases and accessions.
4. If you are referred, you may be asked to provide a copy of your recent performance appraisal and/or incentive awards.

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