INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT/APPSW)

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019

This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent performs work that involves the design, documentation, development, and modification of new or existing applications software to support data management requirements.

As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT/APPSW) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Performs technical functions working with DoD, interagency, and multinational stakeholders to identify and resolve Joint Warfighter information sharing, data interoperability requirements and gaps using computer and information technology (IT) based research, standards and solutions, primarily in support of Warfighter Mission Area (WMA) and Joint Command and Control (JC2) capabilities.
• Reviews technical and operational architectures to support interoperability and cyber assessments to include overall technical design of enterprise services, monitoring functionality, security, and integrity of these services.
• Provide advice on technical issues, particularly development and uses of ontologies, namespaces, and mappings and methods of maintaining a machine-driven architecture that enables the collaboration of computers and humans across the multi-fabric to identify, access, extract, reason, interpret and maintain critical information to perform meaningful analysis.
• Utilizes Database Administrator's knowledge of database optimization, indexing and backup will be critical in determining requirements for interoperability of legacy DoD C2 systems.
• Providing technical research and analysis related to Data Standards and the National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) to lead the Department for warfighter information exchange standardization efforts within Joint, Interagency, Service and Coalition mission partners, North Atlantic Treaty Organizations (NATO), Department of Homeland Security, the National Guard and the White House led, Information Sharing Environment program.

25% or less - you may be expected to travel for this position and must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft, vessels, and/or vehicles.

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• 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: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Not Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
  • Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
  • Security: Employee must obtain/maintain a Critical Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
  • Per DoD 8570.01-M, personnel selected for this position will be required to be certified within six months of the appointment date. As this position is classified, per DoD 8570.01-M, as Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II.
  • Employee may be required to work weekends, holidays and overtime during peak work periods. Occasional participation in demanding, intense, 24-hour exercise operations is also required. Multi-day overnight stays at exercise sites may be required.
  QualificationsYou 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:
  • Applies Information Technology policies, objectives and Department of Defense Data and Services Sharing Policies (DD SSP) to interpret, contribute and develop policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Applies qualitative and quantitative techniques to provide technical research and analysis related to the convergence of cyberspace, sea, air, land, maritime and potentially space mission areas data and increase interoperability for joint command and control (JC2).
  • Analyzes Data, Service and Information Sharing Strategies, information technology, and computer science methods in applying techniques to develop new and improved concepts, principles, techniques that advance the knowledge of data and service integration, interoperability; adapt and apply advanced methods and techniques to solve complex requirements.
  • Applies the latest advanced concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques of data sharing, computer science, information engineering, identity and access management to develop technical designs, identify systems requirements, identify data needs and authoritative data sources, establish testing, implementation, and post-implementation support procedures.
  • Serves as a technical authority utilizing National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) extensible Mark-up Language (XML), a community-driven, government-wide, standards-based approach for information exchanges.
  You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:
  
  One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service:
  • Applies Information Technology policies, objectives and Department of Defense Data and Services Sharing Policies (DD SSP) to interpret, contribute and develop policies, procedures, and standards.
  • Assist Lead IT specialist in applying qualitative and quantitative techniques to provide technical research and analysis related to the convergence of cyberspace, sea, air, land, maritime and potentially space mission areas data and increase interoperability for joint command and control (JC2).
  • Analyzes Data, Service and Information Sharing Strategies, information technology, and computer science methods in applying techniques to develop new and improved concepts, principles, techniques that advance the knowledge of data and service integration, interoperability; adapt and apply advanced methods and techniques to solve complex requirements.
  • Assist the Lead IT Specialist in applying the latest advanced concepts, theories, principles, practices, and techniques of data sharing, computer science, information engineering, identity and access management to develop technical designs, identify systems requirements, identify data needs and authoritative data sources, establish testing, implementation, and post-implementation support procedures.
  • Serves as a technical back-up authority utilizing National Information Exchange Model (NIEM) extensible Mark-up Language (XML), a community-driven, government-wide, standards-based approach for information exchanges
  
  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.
  
  Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
  
  https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
  
  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. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
  • 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 evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
  Education

  This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

  Additional information

  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/.
  
  
  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%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d
  
  
  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
  
  All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

  
  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 Administration (DATAMGT)
  • Database Management Systems
  • Enterprise Architecture
  • IT Configuration Management (APPSW)
  
  
  Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
  
  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

  Top Secret

  Drug test required

  Yes

  Position sensitivity and risk

  Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

  Trust determination process

  National security

• 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.
  PLEASE REVIEW THE BELOW LINK FOR OTHER SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS needed for proof of eligibility:
  https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/FourthEstateRequiredSupportingDocumentation%2011-16-2020.pdf?ver=Lgkkn1HW9a8is7V2lyCS2Q%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)

• Benefits

  Benefits

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• The public

  U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

All U.S. Citizens