Summary

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.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 August 12,2024.

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, C4 Systems Directorate (J6).

Duties

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

• The incumbent of the position serves as the senior manager within DTRA J6D who plans, develops, implements IT software and hardware concepts across the systems in the DSMS program office. This includes Defense Integration and Management of Nuclear Data Services (DIAMONDS), DIAMONDS Accountability Training System (DATS), Nuclear Inventory Management and Cataloging System (NIMACS), Joint Nuclear Weapons Publication System (JNWPS), Government Acceptance Testing System (GAT), DIAMONDS Energy eXchange System/Network (DEX), and Joint Application Design Environment System (JADE) software applications.
• Activities include, but are not necessarily limited to support of data architecture in software development, integration, storage, and retrieval of data from both the legacy and modern DSMS and DEX systems, and modernization of our software distribution and maintenance processes.
• Responsible for general and technical oversight of all data management tasks related to developing and maintaining data resources as related to the DSMS system, complementary systems, and support systems.
• Formulates short and long range plans, coordinates and integrates a wide range of activities and allocates resources in order to complete software projects.
• Manages the DSMS and DEX SDLC process, and oversees the work of government and contract employees performing such duties as assigning work, determining SDLC staffing needs, and assuring economical and efficient utilization of resources.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel: Travel in the performance of temporary assignments may be required up to 10% of duty time
• 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/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized based on available funding
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is in-person located at Ft. Belvoir, VA. May be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines. Not eligible for remote telework
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
• Subject to pre-employment drug testing and periodic drug testing thereafter
• Frequent CONUS/OCONUS travel is required (approximately 4 times per year)
• Acquisition Workforce position in Engineering, Technical Management area. Must be certified in Practitioner tier within 4 years. Required a minimum of 40 continuous learning points every fiscal year as a goal and 80 CLPs mandatory within 2 years
• Required to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450, within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993
• The incumbent will be required to travel on military and/or commercial aircraft
• The incumbent is considered Mission Essential Personnel
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a current valid passport

Qualifications

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

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

• Demonstrated the ability to plan and coordinate the development of data structures and access methodologies to ensure the availability, integrity, and confidentiality of data across large-scale legacy and modern enterprise systems.
• Developed and led the implementation of policy and guidance to ensure high-quality data.
• Led software development efforts that leverage modern software development techniques (i.e. Agile) and managed the full software lifecycle and leading key milestone assessments, such as business process, preliminary design, and critical design reviews) to guide the evolution of enterprise software and data ecosystems.

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 GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four 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 for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). 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. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education

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

Additional information

Other Notes:

• ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Engineering and Technical Management functional area, Practitioner level. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 60 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)
• DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management functional area, Practitioner level certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, OGE 450: Incumbent is required to submit within 30 days of entering the position, annually and upon termination of employment in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, August 30, 1993.

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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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