IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)

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As a IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) 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, and standards within an Agile development framework . This includes defining and directing system blueprints using tools like Sparx architecture diagrams and ensuring that the IT infrastructure, including networking, database, and computing environments, establishes a robust framework for managing IT policy and planning applications.
• The incumbent provides leadership and critically influences service delivery success with other Department of War and Federal agencies, in part by defining and promoting clear strategies for system interoperability. They are responsible for providing IT policy guidance to management and ensuring the rigorous application of information security assurance in the delivery of all IT solutions. - Work includes identifying and addressing IT workforce planning, risk management, and quality management. This involves using JIRA or similar tools for the prioritization, evaluation, and monitoring of work efforts, and providing oversight for software testing and integration testing protocols to ensure product quality and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals.
• Work includes identifying and addressing IT workforce planning, risk management, and quality management. This involves using JIRA or similar tools for the prioritization, evaluation, and monitoring of work efforts, and providing oversight for software testing and integration testing protocols to ensure product quality and resource allocation are aligned with strategic goals.
• As an Information Technology Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for interpreting data from complex department systems, including the Business Enterprise Architecture Mapping and the DMDC Information Technology Investment Portal. A good background in Information Technology are essential to effectively analyze this data and develop, implement, and interpret policy regulations to accomplish mission requirements.
• The Information Technology Specialist give direction and guidance to a team responsible for the planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle. This leadership includes: gathering and prioritizing customer requirements as user stories in JIRA; using tool to create process flows and assist in defining the product vision; and working closely with internal and external stakeholders.
• The incumbent directs and leads the application of technical skills for the development, acquisition, testing, and fielding of assigned systems. They provide leadership in determining the scope and priority of objectives based on business impact and technical constraints, leveraging their expertise across the full technology stack.

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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
• 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 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Experience managing a product backlog, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria using Agile tools like JIRA. - Proficiency in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews) and creating artifacts like process flows and diagrams.
• A foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle, with the ability to interpret architecture diagrams and system designs.
• Foundational knowledge of database, networking, and cloud computing (e.g., AWS, OCI) concepts.
• Experience defining system integration requirements and collaborating with quality assurance teams on software testing, including User Acceptance Test and integration testing.
• Skilled in analyzing data from DoD information systems to support product development and ensure compliance.

You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Proven experience defining and owning the product vision and strategic roadmap, using portfolio management tools to align with enterprise goals and report to senior leadership.
• Demonstrated leadership in championing Agile methodologies across teams, directing scope, and making priority trade-offs based on technical and business constraints.
• Expertise in directing the creation and application of architecture diagrams to communicate a product's strategic technical direction.
• A strong technical background in the software development lifecycle, database, networking, and cloud computing, enabling authoritative guidance on technology and infrastructure decisions.
• Experience leading complex technical discussions on system architecture, scalability, security, and performance.
• Extensive experience directing the strategy for system interoperability and leading integration and quality assurance efforts across multiple agencies.
• Ability to direct the analysis of data from complex, integrated sources to drive strategic decisions and justify IT investments.

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:

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: 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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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) )