IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/SYSANALYSIS)

Summary This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for leading digital transformation and IT modernization, collaborating with stakeholders to translate business needs into technical designs. Modernizing legacy systems, integrating new technologies, and creating scalable technology roadmaps. Evaluating technologies, ensuring seamless system integration, and staying updated on emerging trends to optimize the organization's architecture. 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 IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/SYSANALYSIS) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Design and implement comprehensive technical architecture blueprints for complex IT systems, including cloud-native platforms, API integrations, and ICAM/Zero Trust (ZT) security frameworks, detailing components, interactions, and data flows to ensure scalability, security, and maintainability. Translate business needs into actionable technical solutions that align with strategic goals, drive long-term success, and support enterprise development through innovation and opportunity identification. Collaborate with cross-functional teams to set technical direction, drive AI-enabled and API-driven solutions, and interpret complex requirements to deliver impactful outcomes across the organization. Research, evaluate, and recommend emerging technologies, platforms, and tools, leading proof-of-concept efforts and presenting designs to review boards while ensuring adherence to technical strategies, policies, and standards. Define and enforce technical architectural guidelines, principles, and standards to ensure consistency and quality across IT solutions, while validating solutions against functional and non-functional requirements such as performance, scalability, security, and maintainability. Identify risks and challenges in solution architecture, develop mitigation strategies, and communicate them effectively to stakeholders. Provide expert guidance on system development, integration, and processes, maintaining deep technical knowledge to support organizational goals and drive continuous improvement. Create clear and detailed documentation of solution architecture, including diagrams, specifications, and rationale to ensure transparency and alignment. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. citizen Tour of Duty: Flexible Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. Bargaining Unit Status: No Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required Selectees are required to have a REAL ID or other acceptable identification documents to access certain federal facilities. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for more information. Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible Qualifications 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: Leading the design and technical architecture of end-to-end solutions that drive digital transformation and IT modernization initiatives. Focus on cloud computing, API integration, ICAM (Identity, Credential, and Access Management), or Zero Trust Architecture principles. Assessing and recommending strategies for modernizing legacy systems, ensuring seamless integration with new technologies, and enabling the transition from monolithic technical architectures to microservices, containers, and serverless computing. Staying updated on emerging technologies and industry trends to propose modern upgrades that improve organizational efficiency. Working closely with business leaders, project managers, and development teams to translate business requirements into technical solution designs. 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. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information Incumbent must attain DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Certification and complete related continuous learning requirements in accordance with the National Defense Authorization Act (NDAA) 2017, Title 10 United States Code, Section 384 and Security Cooperation Workforce Certification Program 2.0 requirements. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Basic-level certification courses within one year. Requirements for Proficiency Level 1 - At least 1 year of successful SC work experience with a performance appraisal rating of 3 or better. Incumbent must complete DoD SCW Foundational level certification requirements within one year of entering the SC position. In addition, 40 hours of continuing education (CUE) every two years. This position requires the incumbent to possess or attain at least an Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II certification within 6 months of entering the position. Employees will be required to sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirement and maintaining the required certification is a condition of employment. This position has been identified and will be covered by DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program and requires certification. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation, dated 23 March 2006. For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.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/ 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. 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