INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Summary This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with plans, policies, standards, architecture, infrastructures that establish the framework for the management of Information Technology policy and planning applications. The incumbent provides 0coordination of Information Technology policy and planning across multiple divisions within their own Directorate. Duties This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: - The incumbent will develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, architecture, infrastructures that establish the framework for the management of Information Technology policy and planning applications. The incumbent provides coordination of Information Technology policy and planning across multiple divisions within their own Directorate. They will also provide cross functional coordination of Information Technology service delivery of policy and planning across all Directorates within DMDC. - Additionally, they will provide leadership and critically influence DMDC service delivery success with other Department of Defense and Federal agencies. The Information Technology Specialist is responsible for providing Information Technology policy guidance to management in ensuring rigorous application of information security assurance in delivery of planning and managing policies, principles and practices in communicating, and integrating accountability for the overall success of the strategic policy plans to govern Information Technology activities alignment with critical agency priorities. They are responsible for ensuring the work efforts achieve the outcome specified within the agency's business strategy, including appropriate strategic, life cycle management and Information Technology investment plans. - Work includes identifying and addressing Information Technology workforce planning, prioritization, evaluation and monitoring, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management and resource allocations. Work that involves a wide range of Information Technology management activities that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components of an organization. This includes strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, auditing, and information security management. - Serves as an Information Technology Specialist in support of a wide set of policy, products and services within DMDC's portfolio of capabilities. Provides methods and approaches for sharing information through the use of Information Technology performance measurement tools to help identify and resolve Information Technology workforce issues. The incumbent develops, implements, and interprets policy regulations effectiveness in accomplishing mission requirements. The incumbent is responsible for interpreting data from Integrated Business Framework, Data Alignment Portal (Business Enterprise Architecture Mapping); DoD Information Technology Portfolio Repository; Select & Native Programming Data Input Systems for Information Technology; DoD Information Technology Investment Portal; and Data Center Inventory Management to support the mission goals and objectives. - The Information Technology Specialist leads a team that is responsible for the planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including: gathering, prioritizing customer requirements, assisting in defining the vision, and working closely with other internal and external stakeholders. Approves, finalizes the definitions for the strategy roadmap. Directs and leads application of program and technical skills in the provision execution of overall direction and guidance for the development, acquisition, testing, and improvement and fielding of assigned systems. Provides leadership and direction in determining scope and priority of objectives, plans and activities based on business impact, customer impact and internal and external constraints. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS -13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience using product, project, program and technical skills in the provision of overall direction and guidance for the development, acquisition, testing, product improvement and fielding of assigned systems. Review and implement IT program formulation, planning, deployment, and execution of technology. Communicates program strategies, goals and status to stakeholders, management and higher-level leadership. Defines the product strategy and roadmap You may qualify at the GS -14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Lead product, project, program and technical skills in the provision of overall direction and guidance for the development, acquisition, testing, product improvement and fielding of assigned systems. Provides continuous oversight of IT program formulation, planning, deployment, and execution of technology. Oversees briefings that contain program strategies, goals and status to stakeholders, management and higher-level leadership. Defines the product strategy and roadmap. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Requirements for the 2210 series as listed below: 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 Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information 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: https://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. 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 Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) 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. 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