Summary
This position is located in the Office of Administration (ADM), Division of Resources and Management (DRMA). The supervisor is Michele Kaplan.
This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208.
This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure or security ownership restriction reporting requirements.
This job is open to
Clarification from the agency
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.
Duties
As an Information Technology Specialist, you will maintain the responsibility for a broad range of functions involved in leading the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information technology (IT) data management solutions to meet the requirements of customer organizations. Such duties include but are not limited to:
- Providing technical expertise for analysis of complex IT infrastructure, systems, hardware, and software applications of the agency or organization, sufficient to function as a technical resource on IT data management systems analysis, design, integration, and implementation. Functions as a technical resource for IT data management systems analysis of assigned organizational segments. Participates in developing policies and procedures pertaining to data management systems analysis.
- Applying new IT technologies and participates in developing methods and policies leading to successful accomplishment of organizational requirements. Interprets policies, procedures, and strategies in planning, designing, and implementing IT data management systems for assigned organizations. Leading programs, task forces, and project teams to accomplish IT data management systems design and implementation activities.
- Maintaining up to date awareness of new and evolving IT data management technologies and developments (Such as: SharePoint, Tableau, Power BI, Artificial Intelligence, etc.), to lead the evaluation and adoption of new approaches for delivery of IT services.
- Providing technical expertise in the principles, methods, and practices of customer support and determination of user requirements, to ensure that IT data management systems and services meet organizational and program needs. Leading analyses of complex IT data management systems to identify potential new or improved IT solutions. Consults with officials and staff of assigned organizations to identify and specify requirements for IT data management systems and develops functional and systems requirements and specifications.
- Providing project management advice and guidance in order to lead and carry out IT data management programs and projects, including identifying issues and approaches, determining resource requirements, collaborating with other program/project staff, ensuring outcomes are consistent with objectives and requirements, and keeping management officials informed of progress, milestones, issues, problems, and accomplishments. Leads and conducts feasibility studies and analyses to assess the potential benefits and trade-offs of existing or proposed IT data management systems.
- Defining the scope and objectives for new or revised IT data management systems. Participate in developing case studies and cost estimates for new or modified IT data management systems. Develop plans for implementation of new or revised IT data management systems, and ensures the integration of all systems components, including software, hardware, policies, procedures, and data management.
- Ensures IT data management systems comply with information security and assurance policies, principles, and procedures. As a COR, participates in the planning, formulation, and implementation of effective contract and project/program management. Monitors the technical effort(s) being performed and provides technical direction to the contractor within the delegation and limitations outlined in the COR delegation and appointment memorandum.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- This is a Drug Testing position.
- Background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for GG-12 or GG-13 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:
1. Demonstrated knowledge of and experience with IT infrastructure, systems, hardware, and software applications. (Example: Describe specific work experience, training, and assignments which show In depth knowledge of the IT infrastructure, systems, hardware, and software applications of the agency or organization, sufficient to function as a technical resource on IT data management systems analysis, design, integration and implementation. Describe the purposes, complexity, and results of your analyses. Describe specific assignments which required you to analyze, reconcile, and evaluate IT infrastructure, systems, hardware, and software applications.
2. Maintains up to date awareness of new and evolving IT data management technologies and developments. (Example: Describe specific work experience, training and developmental assignments which demonstrate your ability to maintain up to date awareness of new and evolving IT data management technologies and developments (Such as: SharePoint, Tableau, Power BI, Artificial Intelligence, etc.).
3. Demonstrated ability in applying the principles, methods, and practices of customer support and determination of user requirements, to ensure that IT data management systems and services meet organizational and program needs. (Example: Describe specific work experience, training and developmental assignments which demonstrate your ability to in applying the principles, methods, and practices of customer support and determination of user requirements, to ensure that IT data management systems and services meet organizational and program needs.
4. Demonstrated ability in applying program and project management principles and methods, to participate in IT data management programs and projects involving the development and implementation of IT data management systems and services for the organization. (Example: Describe specific experience, training and accomplishments which demonstrate appropriate project management techniques and methods to coordinate and accomplish IT data management programs and projects, including identifying issues and approaches, determining resource requirements, collaborating with other program/project staff, ensuring outcomes are consistent with objectives and requirements, and keeping management officials informed of progress, milestones, issues, problems, and accomplishments.
5. Demonstrated skill in communicating information, ideas and advice in a clear, concise and logical manner, both orally and in writing in order to provide technical advice and consultation, develop and interpret policies and guidelines, develop and present IT data management solutions, and represent the organization in a wide variety of settings. (Example: Describe specific experience, training and accomplishments which demonstrate communication skills and your ability to: use formal and informal networks to build support for programs; make presentations to senior and executive management; lead complex technical discussions and consolidate complex and diverse opinions into concise, balanced, and well-founded recommendations; and establish effective work relationships with subordinates, supervisors, management, peers, and government and industry officials of diverse backgrounds to foster solutions to financial problems and issues. Describe how you have established appropriate lead times to allow input from management and others in order to ensure that comments are resolved in a collaborative and constructive manner.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Benefits
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
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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.
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. You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Required Documents
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:
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3. Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052.
How to Apply
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.
Next steps
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