Clarification from the agency

• THIS IS A DELEGATED EXAMINING ANNOUNCEMENT OPEN TO ALL U.S. CITIZENS. • Division: Cloud Engineering Section, Advance Systems Branch, Information Technology and Data Division, Central Office, Washington, DC • Duty Location: Central Office, Washington, DC • Note: This vacancy announcement has been set to receive the first 50 applications. Therefore, on the day the 50th application is received, this announcement will close at 11:59 p.m., Eastern Standard Time.

Leads BOP’s Cloud Engineering Section to enable the transition of legacy information technology (IT) systems to the BOP’s cloud platforms and the overall support and maintenance of existing cloud technologies.

Responsible for establishing and implementing risk-management procedures for BOP’s cloud initiatives to ensure proper risk management techniques are applied to all new or modified computer systems and/or applications.

Conducts technical network vulnerability and risk assessments. Ensures the confidentiality, availability, and integrity of BOP’s cloud initiative through full compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act, related National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) standards, and Department of Justice (DOJ) and BOP IT security policies and standards.

Serves as the subject matter expert related to the implementation of BOP cloud security policy, controls, guidelines, and procedures for systems processing multiple applications that require differing and conflicting security controls, and that are typically accessed by a large-distributed user community.

Oversees and leads the day-to-day direction and management of cloud engineers and the activities associated with secure Enterprise Cloud Services, cloud architecture and configuration, customer onboarding, and governance processes. Provides technical supervision to team members, furnishing guidelines as to administrative policy, and providing technical guidance.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is Required.
• See Special Conditions of Employment Section.
• Selective Service Requirement: http://www.sss.gov

Career Transition Programs (CTAP or ICTAP): These programs apply to Federal and/or DOJ employees who meet the definition of surplus or displaced from a position in the competitive service. To receive selection priority for this position, you must:

• 1. Meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria;
• 2. Be rated well-qualified for the position, scoring at least half of the total possible points for the vacancy KSAs or competencies; and
• 3. Submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility.

NOTE: Applicants claiming CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must complete all assessment questions to be rated under the established category rating criteria.

Qualifications

To be considered for the position, you must meet the following qualification requirements.

Basic Requirements:

Education: There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at this grade level.

Experience: You must have IT related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

• 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.

AND

Specialized Experience:

You must have one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.

Some examples of this qualifying experience are:

• Experience that demonstrates the ability to lead enterprise-level cloud transformation initiatives including overseeing the migration of legacy IT systems into secure, scalable, and compliant cloud platforms. The candidate has directed cross-functional teams of engineers through planning, design, configuration, and implementation phases to ensure seamless modernization efforts. These initiatives consistently ensured alignment between technical requirements and agency objectives while applying best practices in cloud architecture, governance, and operational efficiency. Outcomes included reduced infrastructure costs, improved service availability, and strengthened support for mission-critical functions.
• Experience in developing and managing cloud-based programs by successfully overseeing the design, deployment, and integration of enterprise cloud services that support diverse business units. The candidate has coordinated the implementation of cloud architectures such as virtual environments, cloud native applications, and distributed storage and compute resources to expand agency capabilities. This experience includes establishing governance processes to standardize operations, supporting efficient customer onboarding, and implementing strategies that reduce duplication and enable technology reuse. In addition, the candidate has ensured compliance with FISMA and NIST standards by conducting risk assessments and guiding the adoption of secure, resilient, and scalable cloud solutions that meet mission and business requirements.
• Experience with leading cloud engineering teams using technical direction and supervisory oversight. The candidate has overseen the deployment, optimization, and maintenance of cloud-based servers, storage, and networking components while ensuring enterprise environments remain efficient, reliable, and secure. Responsibilities have included guiding engineers through complex troubleshooting, system upgrades, and performance optimization, as well as coordinating long-range planning and resource allocation to support evolving mission requirements. This blended focus on technical problem-solving, and leadership ensures cloud initiatives consistently deliver innovative, scalable solutions while maintaining workforce development and team effectiveness.

If applicable, credit will be given for paid and unpaid experience. To receive proper credit, you must show the actual time (such as the number of hours worked per week) spent in activities.

**Your eligibility for consideration will be based on your responses to the questions in the application.**

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application will be evaluated and rated under DOJ's Category Rating and Selection Procedures. Based upon your responses to the assessment questions during the application process, your application will be placed into one of three categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified, or Qualified. Applications will be reviewed from the top quality category. Your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed in this announcement. If you are found qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to the responses you provided on the online assessment.

NOTE: Candidates within the top quality category and who are eligible for veterans preference will receive selection priority over non-veteran preference eligibles.

If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans preference you are claiming on your resume. Although veterans preference points are not assigned under the category rating procedures described under "How You Will Be Evaluated", veterans preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-veterans within each category for which they are qualified.

Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-9 level or higher). As noted above, an agency may not select a non-preference eligible in lieu of a preference eligible in the same category unless there are grounds for a passover and the agency has complied with the passover procedures at 5 U.S.C. § 3318(b).

What Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities are Required for this Position?

The following Competencies/Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's) are required:

• Oral Communication.
• Written Communication.
• Information Systems/Network Security.
• Policy, Planning, and Management.
• Infrastructure Design.
• Analyze, Design, and Implement Computer Systems.
• Managing Human Resources.

Failure to provide legible required documents and/or follow the prescribed format often results in removal from consideration.  If uploading documentation, do not identify/save your documents utilizing a special character such as %, #, @, etc.  Documentation should be identified/saved as VA Letter, DD-214, or Transcripts.

•  Veterans' Preference Documentation:
  • Failure to submit all required documents at the time of application will result in the loss of claimed preference eligibility.
  • DD-214: Veterans MUST provide a DD-214 demonstrating that they have been discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions (i.e., the individual must have received either an honorable or general discharge).
  • SF-15: If you are a disabled veteran, a Purple Heart recipient, widow/widower of a veteran, the spouse of a disabled veteran or the parent of a disabled or deceased veteran, you must submit:
    • A completed Standard Form (SF) 15, "Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference" AND all required documentation identified on the SF-15. 
    • NOTE: A Department of Veterans Affairs letter must contain the Veteran’s Name and Combined Service-Connected Evaluation. For a copy of the most current SF-15, Click Here.
  • If you are on active duty and expect to be discharged or released from active duty service within 120 days, you may submit a Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty from the appropriate Branch Personnel Office containing the following information: (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; (2) and the character of service (must be an honorable or general discharge); and (3) any qualifying service/campaign/expeditionary medals.
• Resume: Resume (includes name and contact information) limited to 2 pages showing relevant experience (cover letter optional). Experience that would not normally be part of the Federal employee's position is creditable when documented by satisfactory evidence of qualifying experience (e.g., a memorandum from the manager, Human Resource Manager, SF-52, etc.)
• To receive credit for experience contained in an application, the experience must be documented:
  • Reflecting start date and end date in month/year format (MM/YYYY) AND
  • Include the number of hours worked per week.
• College transcript: includes the School Name, Student Name, Degree, and Date Awarded (if applicable).
  • NOTE:  If you are selected, official transcript(s) will be required prior to your first day.
• SF-50: for proof of prior LEO coverage, if applicable.

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