INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT)

DutiesSummary

This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.


Responsibilities

As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) at the GS-2210-14/15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing roadmaps, policies and procedures to ensure consistency in how data is sourced and used across DTRA.
• Coordinate with stakeholders to develop, implement, maintain and propagate Chief Information Officer (CIO), Chief Data Officer (CDO), DTRA and government-wide data management policies, standards and guidelines
• Leading the Data Architecture capability for the Agency in the modernization and standardization of the data systems throughout the organization.
• Developing new theories on the optimal means in which data systems should be designed and implemented for DTRA.
• Designing and implementing new data systems to replace/upgrade current information systems including designing, orchestrating, implementing, and maintaining databases and data warehouses.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status

No

Promotion Potential

15

• Job family (Series)

  2210 Information Technology Management

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• Requirements

  RequirementsConditions of Employment
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Work Schedule: Full Time
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET w/SCI security clearance.
  • Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic drug testing thereafter.
  • Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
  • Travel in the performance of temporary assignments is required.
  QualificationsIn addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. 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.
  • 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 valuate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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  You may qualify at the GS- 14, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
  
  One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Applying IT theories, principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to develop new data theories, concepts, and principles.
  • Developing and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing IT data management and architecture; providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical experts on critical data architecture issues.
  • Applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and serve as a senior expert on data architecture to top management officials.
  • Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to identify problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information.
  You may qualify at the GS-15 grade level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
  
  One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Applying IT theories, principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to develop new data theories, concepts, and principles.
  • Developing and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing IT data management and architecture; providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical experts on critical data architecture issues.
  • Applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and serve as a senior expert on data architecture to top management officials.
  • Advanced analytical, critical thinking, and problem solving skills to identify problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information.
  • Expert knowledge in data, cloud, and enterprise architecture across the business, technology, data, application, and infrastructure domains.
  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.
  
  Education
  

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

  Additional information

  Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.
  
  Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.
  
  Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
  Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A
  Special Hiring Authority for Veterans
  Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
  Other Special Appointment Authorities
  Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx
  
  The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
  NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.
  
  Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information.
  
  For more information, please visit
  https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo.pdf
  
  Other Notes:
  
  Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET w/SCI security clearance.
  
  Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic drug testing thereafter.
  
  Overtime/compensatory time may be required to accommodate operational needs of the organization.
  
  Travel in the performance of temporary assignments is required.
  
  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:
  http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf
  
  Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

  
  How You Will Be Evaluated

  You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

  Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
  
  Competencies:
  

  • Data Analytics, Modeling and Tools
  • Data Management Policy, Governance, Standards and Techniques
  • Problem Solving and Communication Skills
  
  
  Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.
  
  Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearance

  Sensitive Compartmented Information

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  High Risk (HR)

  Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Required Documents

  Required Documents

  The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.
  
  The following documents are REQUIRED
  1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
  2. Veteran's Documents
  • If applying using veteran's preference or under a Veteran's hiring authority you must submit the following documents:
  • DD214 showing character of service, SF-15 Form and VA letter showing final percentage, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty.
  PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d If you are claiming Military Spouse Preference, you must submit supporting documents with your application package. These documents must provide acceptable information to verify: you reside within the commuting area of your sponsor's permanent duty station (PDS); proof of marriage to the active duty sponsor, proof of military member's active duty status, and other documentation required by the vacancy announcement to which you are applying; and must meet all pre-employment criteria and be eligible for immediate noncompetitive appointment to a position in the competitive service. Documentation required: Marriage Certificate or License, Signed Self-Certification Checklist, Veterans' Preference documentation (e.g., DD-214, VA Letter, Statement of Service, if applicable), Transcripts (if applicable). Additional documentation required if previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.), SF-75 Information, and documentation of performance rating of record (dated within the last 12 months)
  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• Benefits

  Benefits

  A career with the U.S. Government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Learn more about federal benefits.

  Review our benefits

  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

• Federal employees - Competitive service

  Current or former competitive service federal employees.

• Individuals with disabilities
• Military spouses
• Special authorities

  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.

• Veterans

Current or Former Permanent Civilian Federal Employees in the Competitive Service; Displaced employees (Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan - ICTAP eligible) and individuals eligible for the following Special Appointing Authorities: Veterans with a disability rating of 30% or more, Veterans Employment Opportunities Act (VEOA), Individuals with Disabilities and Military Spouses.