IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. 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. Learn more about this agency Duties You will drive improvement in user experience and help desk efficiency. You will implement scalable cloud strategies and hybrid hosting. You will advance scalable cloud strategies and hybrid hosting. You will develop and articulate the architectural vision and strategy in alignment with PEO Digital's business goals and the DON Enterprise objectives. You will lead architectural decision-making processes, ensuring alignment across multiple Agile teams and cooperation with other Agile Release Trains. You will work closely with Solution Management, Product Management, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive solution design. You will collaborate closely with Solution Management, Product Management, and other stakeholders to ensure cohesive solution design. You will oversee the implementation of scalable and sustainable architectures, specifically focusing on RESTful architecture standards addressing both functional and non-functional requirements. You will ensure the architectural runway is maintained to support the continuous delivery of value to end-users on demand. You will collaborate with DevOps and engineering teams to design, build, and optimize a robust Continuous Delivery Pipeline (CDP) across the Solution Train. You will assist the architectural runway is maintained to support the continuous delivery of value to end-users on demand. You will identify and mitigate architectural risks, managing technical debt within the Solution Train to ensure long-term sustainability. You will analyze and mitigate architectural risks, managing technical debt within the Solution Train to ensure long-term sustainability. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a US Citizen. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Must participate in the direct deposit pay program. New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov 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. Generally, current federal employees applying for APS jobs must serve at least one year at the next lower grade level. 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. 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. Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing. This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Acquisition Functional Area and category assigned to the position is required within established category timeframes. You will be required to complete training, obtain, and maintain a government credit card for travel and travel-related purchases. 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. Qualifications Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-13 grade level or pay band DP-03 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Developing the architecture and technical direction of an Agile Release Train (ART) so that it aligns with the overall vision and goals of PEO Digital and the Department of Navy Enterprise; and ensuring the technical integrity, quality, feasibility, and realization of ART products throughout the entire system lifecycle. In addition to the above listed qualifications, your experience must also reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Desired Skills: Strong understanding of systems engineering principles and the ability to apply them within an Agile framework. Expert understanding of Scaled Agile Frameworks (SAFe); knowledge of integrating the organization's goals into the architecture. Expert in implementing RESTful services and addressing both functional and non-functional requirements. Strong knowledge of data governance, interoperability, and management practices. Knowledge of cybersecurity principles and methods that apply to network and software development. Expert skill in communication and collaboration with the ability to influence stakeholders at all levels. Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/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. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT. Section 1109 of the National Defense Authorization Act Fiscal Year 2020 Public Law 116-92 amended Section 9905 of title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.) to streamline and simplify certain Department of Defense civilian Direct Hire Authorities to recruit and appoint qualified candidates directly to certain positions in the competitive service in the Department of Defense. This position is in the Personnel Demonstration Project under authority of Title VII of the Civil Service Reform Act of 1978. The pay schedule and pay band for all Demonstration Project Professional Positions will be DP-1/2/3/4. This is a Cyberspace Workforce position, work role code 628 - SOFTWARE/CLOUD ARCHITECT, proficiency level INTERMEDIATE the incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies. This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Several vacancies may be filled. The salary range shown above represents all the positions within the pay band, including higher responsibility positions. Based on the responsibilities of this position (Control Point), the total adjusted salary may be capped equivalent to GS 14 step 10 at $187,093-Washington, DC., $186,785-San Diego, CA., , $165,945-Suffolk, VA. (Adjusted Pay) PEO Digital is seeking four (4) System Architects to serve as technical leaders and coaches within the Scaled Agile Framework (SAFe). You will be responsible for ensuring that the architecture and technical direction of an Agile Release Train (ART) aligns with the overall vision and goals of PEO Digital and the Department of the Navy (DON) Enterprise. You will play a crucial role in ensuring the technical integrity, quality, feasibility, and successful realization of ART products throughout the entire system lifecycle, with a commitment to continuous improvement and innovation. 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. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf. Veteran's preference does not apply when selecting individuals under this specific hiring authority. However, if you claim veteran's preference, you will be required to submit supporting documentation with your application as described in the Required Documents section below. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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. Opens in a new windowLearn 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.