IT Specialist (Network/Customer Support)

Defense Contract Management Agency

• $80K — $95K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT network administration or related field
  • Experience supporting a diverse range of IT systems
  • Proficiency in diagnosing and resolving operating system and network issues
  • Demonstrated ability to advise on security protocols
  • Ability to communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences

Responsibilities

  • Administer one or more Local Area Networks directly
  • Provide technical training on application and equipment usage
  • Diagnose system failures to identify root causes
  • Act as the senior IT Specialist at a designated hub site
  • Resolve end-user issues across various IT systems

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package available
  • Potential for flexible work schedules
  • Access to training and development programs
  • Employee assistance programs
  • Opportunities for career advancement within the federal government
Full Job Description
Summary

See below for important information regarding this job.

Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement.

Duties

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  • Serves as primary network administrator for one or more Local Area Networks.
  • Provides technical advice and training for application and equipment implementation.
  • Diagnoses system failures to isolate the source of the problem.
  • Serves as the senior IT Specialist for a DCMA hub site.
  • Resolves end-user problems on a variety of IT systems, including telecommunications, computer hardware, and software applications.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Security Requirements: Special Sensitive requiring incumbent to obtain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security access.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
  • Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • Drug Testing Required


Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (Network/Customer Support), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

  • Providing user assistance in diagnosing a broad range of operating system, software, and network-related issues;
  • Installing and updating network, software, and hardware components; and
  • Advising management on security protocols to maintain system compliance and prevent unauthorized access.


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.

Education

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

Additional information

  • This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • FLSA: Exempt
  • Bargaining Unit: No
  • If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
  • Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
  • Financial Disclosure Required
  • Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.


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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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