IT Specialist (SysAnalysis)

Summary Are you ready to deliver high-impact IT solutions that advance biomedical research? Join the National Institutes of Health as an IT Specialist (Systems Analysis) to design, implement, and manage IT systems. Translate user needs into technical solutions; develop and maintain interfaces; monitor, troubleshoot, and optimize performance; and ensure data protection compliance while advising stakeholders on capabilities, costs, and best practices. Learn more about this agency Duties Join the National Institutes of Health as an IT Specialist (Systems Analysis) in a GS-11, GS-12, or GS-13 level position with a full performance level of GS-13, offering a clear career ladder for advancement. In this role, you'll deliver high-impact IT solutions that support biomedical research by translating user needs into technical systems, optimizing performance, and ensuring secure, compliant data practices while advising stakeholders on best approaches. Major Duties: Define, plan, and direct the analysis and development of complete computer systems of a highly complex nature. Plan and manage systems analysis, design, programming, testing, and installation of the proposed systems. Plan, coordinate, and perform systems design and development of major IT functional areas. Analyze the validation of IT needs and requirements, including data, access needs and security, to design and develop appropriate systems designs, access methods and information security controls. Perform needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions. Determine, within user requirements and system constraints, a design strategy, information flow, system structure and interface with other organizational systems. Plan, schedule, estimate, and monitor project progress and associated development and operational costs using project management and resource estimating techniques. Participate in complete system design, development, and implementation. Plan and direct the systems analysis, design, programming, testing, and installation of the proposed systems. Develop application systems design and systems requirements specifications for the implementation of major systems and their interaction with related systems which cross organizational lines. Perform needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions. Determine, within user requirements and system constraints, a design strategy, information flow, system structure and interface with other organizational systems. Conduct studies and tests for the purpose of evaluating the system, hardware, and software to ensure that the most efficient procedures, systems, methods, and equipment have been selected for the specific segment of operation. Based on study results, recommend new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services. Plan, coordinate, and conduct the systems subject matter analysis and computer programming required to implement and maintain a major functional area. Requirements Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship requirement or proof of being a U.S. National must be met by closing date. Employment is subject to the successful completion of a background investigation, verification of qualifications, completion of onboarding forms, submission of required documents, and any other job-related requirement before or after appointment. Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered with the Selective Service. The National Institutes of Health participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (E-Verify). E-Verify helps employers determine employment eligibility of new hires and the validity of their Social Security numbers. The NIH maintains a tobacco free work environment and campus. Must be able to perform the essential duties of the position, with or without reasonable accommodation. Based on your appointment, a one or two-year trial/probationary period may be required. A decision regarding your continued employment with NIH will be made as you near the end of this period. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Qualifications For all IT 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. AND, you qualify at the GS-11 level, if you meet one of the following qualification requirements: Completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks, OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such an equivalent doctoral degree; OR In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist to (Systems Analysis), GS-2210 position at the GS-11 level, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1.) performing computer systems analysis, programming, and procedure development; 2.) analyzing the impact of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services; 3.) conducting feasibility studies of proposed system changes; 4.) performing phases of an IT systems implementation project; 5.) advising management on project phases. AND, you qualify at the GS-12 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis), GS-2210 position at the GS-12 level, you must have at least 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1.) planning and directing the installation of proposed systems; 2.) evaluating the systems cost effectiveness and performance; 3.) developing application systems design and systems requirements specifications for implementation; 4.) providing technical direction to employees for the development of projects, and representing the organization in meetings with stakeholders. AND, you qualify at the GS-13 level, if you meet the following qualification requirements: In order to qualify for an Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis),GS-2210 position at the GS-13 level, you must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal service obtained in either the private or public sector performing the following types of tasks: 1.) planning and directing the installation of a highly specialized systems in a major IT functional area; 2.) translating management objectives/directives into systems requirements; 3.) managing a major IT implementation project process through all phases; 4.) assessing the feasibility of proposed systems; and 5.) collaborating with stakeholders to determine system adequacy. You will receive credit for all experience material to the position, including experience gained in religious, civic, welfare, service, and organizational activities, regardless of whether you received pay. Do not copy and paste the duties or specialized experience from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. We may verify or assess your qualifications at any time. Inflated or unsupported qualifications may affect your rating. Any misrepresentation or material omission of facts may be sufficient cause to end further consideration of your candidacy. Persons listed as knowing your past accomplishments or experience in your application may be contacted for verification purposes at any time. Verification may, but need not, begin before receiving an offer. Preview application questionnaire before you apply: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12953057 Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information A newly appointed or reappointed individual may receive a recruitment incentive. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. A newly appointed or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or active-duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's entrance on duty. Recipients will be determined on a case-by-case basis based on organizational need, specific case justification, and budget limitations. This position has a condition for continued employment of completing a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, OGE Form 450 to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This information is required annually. For information, visit the NIH Ethics website: https://ethics.od.nih.gov/fd. This position is designated as a Tier 2 "non-emergency/teleworker" position and the selected candidate will be considered a "non-emergency/teleworker" employee. In the event of a closure, you must be available to telework or request leave. PHS Commissioned Officers interested in performing the duties of this position within the Commissioned Corps should apply online to this announcement to receive consideration. Visit our Applying page for helpful information on the application process. If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: Reasonable Accommodation. We may make additional selections for similar positions within the commuting area(s) of the locations listed through this vacancy announcement. 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