Technical SME & Solutions Architect (SYSANALYSIS)

Summary As a Technical SME & Solutions Architect, you will serve as a senior subject matter expert and solutions architect for IT products & services, including software, cloud, artificial intelligence, hardware, data center, security operations, network operations, and infrastructure management.Location of position: FAS -Office of Acquisition Solutions Development - Office of Category Management. We are currently filling 7 vacancies, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed. Learn more about this agency Duties Provides authoritative, expert advice to Federal Chief Information Officers (CIOs), customer program staff, and acquisition teams, directing the comprehensive strategy for IT infrastructure: specifically, application rationalization, enterprise architecture and design, full lifecycle implementation, and management of optimization planning processes. Leads government-wide initiatives by identifying critical opportunities for IT infrastructure consolidation and optimization and engineering robust, common solutions with broad federal impact. Supports strategic sourcing and cost savings initiatives such as the OneGov Strategy. Defines specific common performance measures for IT, including cloud services and other "as a service" models, service levels, and costs. Champions best practices and develops authoritative guidance for transition plans within or across agencies. May be assigned to lead a project as a team lead. Performs needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved IT business process solutions and consults with senior management officials to identify specific requirements. Conducts feasibility studies and develops business cases for new solution applications and develops cost estimates for new or modified services. Researches, reviews, recommends, and prepares requests for proposals for future IT procurement initiatives. Leads in the development of technical evaluation factors for future IT procurement initiatives. Leads in designing, planning, and conducting technical evaluations of proposals for IT procurement initiatives. Establishes robust methods and procedures to effectively assess and track contractor effectiveness in compliance with contractual requirements and program objectives. Leads and directs the development of technical specifications for highly complex Statements of Work (SOWs) and serves as a definitive technical expert during the evaluation and analysis of submitted proposals for major federal IT acquisitions. Initiates and directs comprehensive market research and technological foresight activities on a wide range of critical IT infrastructure services and solutions. This research is used to establish definitive technology roadmaps and provide expert recommendations that influence major product and service offering decisions by agency program managers. Requirements Conditions of employment US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.The GS-14 salary range starts at $127,646per year and is dependent upon duty location.   If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.  To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.  IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS: Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant investigates and evaluates “state of the art” technology of the industry. Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant confers with users to evaluate the effectiveness of, or identify the need for, computer programs or management systems. Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant persuades others to take a particular course of action or to accept findings, recommendations, changes, or alternative viewpoints. Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant identifies and accommodates technology and resource constraints. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: Specialized experience is Experience providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues and developments; Experience facilitating and leading cross-functional teams that provide or support delivery of modern technology or digital product(s), platform(s), or service(s); Experience developing and managing program plans, monitoring activities through performance indicators, and facilitating resources to mitigate risks, making improvements and/or resolving unforeseen problems; Experience building and stewarding relationships and alignment with customers and/or stakeholders. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches. If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.   Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all. 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. You will have access to many benefits including: Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) Life insurance coverage with several options Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) Flexible work schedules Transit and child care subsidies Flexible spending accounts Long-term care insurance Training and development 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.