Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Duties
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As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures that establish the framework for the management of Information Technology policy and planning applications.
• Identifying and addressing Information Technology workforce planning, prioritization, evaluation and monitoring, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management and resource allocations.
• Serves as a Supervisory 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.
• Leading 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.
• Developing and maintaining strategic plans; assessing policy needs and developing policies to govern Information Technology activities. Provides policy guidance to Information Technology management, staff, and customers to help define current and future business environments. Prepares Information Technology budgets; manages Information Technology investment portfolios in establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership.
• Provide oversight of enterprise architecture function of developing and maintaining the organization's architectural blueprint, ensuring this framework effectively guides technology decisions, aligns IT investments with strategic business objectives, and supports enterprise-wide transformation.

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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/Non-Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required/Not Required
• Certification Requirement: Information Assurance (IA) certification within six months of assignment of these duties.

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:

• Strong understanding of IT strategic planning, resource allocation, and architectural principles, coupled with proven leadership skills and the ability to navigate a complex environment.
• Experience applying industry best practices and cutting-edge industry trends to optimize operations, specifically leveraging industry experience to inform the application of Department of Defense (DoD) and Secretary of Defense (SECDEF) Executive Orders and initiatives.
• Experience with effective IT Portfolio Management and Enterprise Architecture.
• Strong background in the private sector with a perspective that encourages innovative solutions and approaches traditional government frameworks.
• Strategic thinking, skilled communications and dedicated leadership capabilities.
• Project management of IT projects, to include using project management tools and best practice techniques and processes.

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. 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/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.

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) )