IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies through the Certain Competitive Service / Modified Direct Hire Authority. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

• You will research, review, and interpret policies/regulations, develop partnering contacts internally and within the AOR, attend battle rhythm meetings, conferences, exercises, conventions, or other activities as needed.
• You will be responsible for collaborating with the branch chief and coworkers to manage/maintain an appropriate share of tasks, duties, and specialized skillsets, to ensure accurate distribution amongst the different analysts throughout the branch.
• You will make recommendations on trends, future state, and de-conflict any issues that may arise.
• You will manage projects as assigned and conduct associated project management activities.
• You will monitor project activities and resources to mitigate risk.

Qualifications

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. In addition: GS-12: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience may include some or all of the following: 1) Leading analysis and production of C4 operational readiness assessments to support planning and leadership decision-making on C4 resources; 2) Researching, reviewing, and interpreting policies/regulations, developing partnering contacts, and attending meetings; 3) Collecting operational information and providing summaries; 4) Monitoring project activities and resources to mitigate risks. GS-11: Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-09) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience may include some or all of the following: 1) Supporting analysis and production of C4 operational readiness assessments to support planning and leadership decision-making on C4 resources; 2) Researching, reviewing, and interpreting policies/regulations, developing partnering contacts, and attending meetings; 3) Assisting with the collection of operational information and providing summaries; 4) Assisting with monitoring project activties and resources to mitigate risks. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: 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.