IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Naval Facilities Engineering Systems Command

$110K — $130K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in information technology-related roles
  • Demonstrated proficiency in enterprise architecture planning and execution
  • Experience with technical integration and assessment of organizational processes
  • Strong customer service skills with a focus on client needs and satisfaction
  • Ability to articulate technical concepts to non-technical stakeholders

Responsibilities

  • Perform analysis and design of enterprise IT frameworks
  • Define policies for technology decisions in enterprise architecture
  • Identify improvements in enterprise systems to enhance business processes
  • Ensure technical integration through test planning and validation
  • Prepare decision-ready materials for executive governance

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal employee benefits package
  • Access to various healthcare options
  • Retirement savings plan with government match
  • Generous leave policies including vacation and sick leave
  • Opportunities for career development and training
Full Job Description
Summary

You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) in the Headquarters Command Information Office (CIO) Directorate of NAVAL FACILITIES ENGINEERING SYSTEMS COMMAND.

Duties

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  • You will perform analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align IT
    strategy, plans, and systems with the organization's mission.
  • You will define the policies and principles to guide technology decisions for enterprise architecture.
  • You will identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies.
  • You will ensure technical integration is achieved across the enterprise by participating in test planning, validation, and reviews.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • Generally, current federal employees applying for GS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade. Time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain a current valid United States driver's license.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes.
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.
  • You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases
  • This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code Enterprise Architecture; the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.


Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Developing reference models of the enterprise and maintaining the information in the IT/OT repository.

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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Providing enterprise architecture guidance, support, and coordination to customers and IT/OT project teams.

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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Promoting and educating customers and stakeholders on the use and value of the enterprise architecture.

4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Ensuring technical integration is achieved across the enterprise by

participating in test planning, validation, and reviews.

In addition to the above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:

1. Evaluating organizational missions, business processes, and goals to develop and govern a comprehensive Enterprise Architecture plan. This involves ensuring all proposed technical solutions are interoperable with broader agency, Navy (DON), and Defense (DoD) environments while directly supporting strategic mission priorities.

2. Acting as a primary change agent to drive large-scale modernization and system integration efforts. This includes continuously assessing business needs against current Information Technology (IT) and Operational Technology (OT) infrastructures, and developing actionable strategies to modify those infrastructures to meet short- and long-range organizational objectives.

3. Directing the architectural planning process using advanced project management methodologies and specialized architecture modeling toolsets. This involves evaluating, selecting, and advising technical teams and senior leadership on the application of these tools to effectively document, maintain, and enhance the enterprise architecture portfolio. and

4. Organizing and preparing decision-ready briefing materials and recommendations to executive governance and maintaining the integrated IT strategic roadmap for the command.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.

A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments.

During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions.

Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf

PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation.

In addition to meeting all minimum qualification and eligibility requirements, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position to receive consideration for special priority selection. A well-qualified ICTAP applicant is one who possesses the competencies and experience to perform the duties of the position successfully with orientation to learn/understand the activities, procedures, policies and processes. Demonstrated work experience in the occupation is typically qualifying for placement. This criterion cannot be met by education and training. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate.

For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/

Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized.

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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.

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