SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS)

Summary

You will serve as a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS) of NIWC ATLANTIC.

Duties

• You will lead the development, integration, and management of software applications, oversee technical work, and ensure that systems support organizational needs, customer requirements, and business goals.
• You will analyze business needs and processes to identify opportunities for improved information systems, consult with customers to clarify requirements, and define functional and technical specifications for effective solutions.
• You will supervise staff by managing schedules, travel, performance evaluations, training, mentoring, budgets, and resources, while ensuring that daily work supports project priorities and organizational objectives.
• You will direct employees with varying experience to resolve technical challenges, deliver reliable customer support and services, and maintain progress across assigned projects and operational responsibilities.
• You will develop plans and prepare written materials and oral presentations explaining technical issues, proposed solutions, project progress, and competency matters to staff, leaders, customers, and other interested audiences.
• You will apply independent judgment and critical thinking to guide improvements, strengthen procedures and processes, promote effective work practices, and sustain the technical skills and collective performance of the workforce.

Requirements

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.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases.
• 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.
• You will be required to complete ethics orientation within three months of appointment and submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE-450, within 30 days of appointment.
• This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 802, proficiency level Advanced the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies.

Qualifications

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Review software requirements, technical specifications, and project deliverables to identify discrepancies, ensure accuracy, and maintain compliance with standards and objectives.

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 include: Consult with customers and stakeholders to assess business needs, clarify requirements, resolve issues, and recommend IT solutions that improve quality, efficiency, and satisfaction.

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 include: Explain technical concepts, project updates, and IT recommendations clearly to technical and nontechnical audiences, and lead discussions to clarify needs and help guide decisions.

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 include: Analyze software, integration, and service challenges; identify root causes, evaluate alternatives, and recommend improvements that address needs and support organizational goals.

In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band (NM-03) in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector:

1. Ability to manage, direct, and coordinate a geographically dispersed workforce, to deliver complex products and services to customers

2. Skilled in successfully working in a dynamic organization, responding to customer, personnel, and command demands and requirements.

3. Ability to counsel, mentor, motivate, and lead employees to resource existing and planned tasking as well as develop future leaders for the organization.

4. Ability to utilize continuous process improvement (CPI) methods to improve and maintain efficiencies of related processes and tools.

5. Skilled in computer applications, services and infrastructure, and software development and integration.

6. Ability to plan and coordinate sustainment support for multiple geographically separate systems.

7. Skilled in performing duties as part of the Software development life cycles

8. Knowledge of EEO Rules and Regulations and Command procedures, requirements, regulations and policies in regards to day to day management of personnel.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

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.

PPP Applicants: 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.

ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. 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-tra...

Military Spouse Preference: 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.

Benefits

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