IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Defense Information Systems Agency

• $100K — $120K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
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Qualifications

  • U.S. Citizenship required.
  • Must maintain security clearance and suitability for classified information access.
  • 5+ years of IT lifecycle management experience required.
  • Demonstrated experience in developing strategic IT plans and policies.
  • Proven ability to apply project management principles in an IT context.

Responsibilities

  • Lead Requirements Request Assessment and Integrated Product Teams for DISA.
  • Ensure alignment of IT projects with DISA's strategic goals.
  • Identify service gaps and overlapping IT services for optimization.
  • Investigate and recommend unique IT solutions to reduce lifecycle costs.
  • Coordinate with stakeholders to meet policies and objectives.

Benefits

  • Comprehensive federal benefits package for employees and families.
  • Eligibility for benefits may vary by work schedule.
  • Access to telework options depending on mission requirements.
Full Job Description
Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - HC/Server LOB.

Duties

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  • Serve as a Requirements Request Assessment Lead or Integrated Product Team Lead for DISA.
  • The incumbent provides leadership ensuring requirements request projects are consistent with the DISA strategic plans and solutions architecture.
  • Incumbent uses IT principles/methods to identify gaps and overlaps among the existing IT services and investigates opportunities to meet the requirements for unique services via combined solutions that reduce life cycle costs for DISA IT investments.
  • Coordinates with project stakeholders and complies with policies to ensure strategic objectives, policies, and plans are met.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
  • This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
  • In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.


Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements:

Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards

Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs

Oral Communication -briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience

Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions

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Qualifying Experience:

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as assessing IT lifecycle management programs; developing strategic plans and policy and standards for application in an organization; applying project management principles to increase effectiveness of IT programs; and provide recommendations to increase efficiency of IT programs.

Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.?

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for thequalifying experienceat the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

  • A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
  • Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
  • We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
  • This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual.
  • PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
  • Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
  • For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
  • For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
  • For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.
  • All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
  • If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.


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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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