INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT/PLCYPLN)

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This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023. Position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATAMGT/PLCYPLN) at the GG-2210-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Aiding and supporting associated strategic plans, and related initiatives in order to ensure compliant and balanced data management solutions across the Joint Staff.
• Developing and ensuring support agreements conform to Federal and DoD policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Determining overall direction, acquisition strategies execution, and funding projections for the oversight and monitoring of JS capability in support of emerging data centric operations through all phases of competition, crisis, and conflict.
• Interacting with a multitude of organizations, both within the government and Industry, at the most senior executive levels.
• Responsible for data aggregation, synchronization, and synthesis for programs of record and data analytic, and Artificial Intelligence platforms, effectively identifying requirement(s) and acquisition approaches for data management in support of the JS, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), and Combatant Commands.
• Serving as data management expert utilizing performance measurement tools, techniques, and management controls in the establishment of data, information and decision advantage required by the Secretary of Defense and the CJCS. Develops and interprets executive level data management program related metrics for the evaluation of technical project effectiveness and efficiency. Revises program planning and related activities to incorporate new and emerging changes to policies, practices, and processes.

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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: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• Incumbent without previous JS experience must also attend the JS training course for new employees.
• This position is designated as a Drug Testing Position (TDP)
• Requires travel by any and all modes of military and/or commercial transportation.
• Incumbent may sometimes be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GG -15 if you fulfilt the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Mastery knowledge to identify gaps in the Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence realm and make recommendations for closing the gaps across multiple IT and specific cyber programs as they relate to the security and stability of the global information and communications infrastructure;
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, coordinating, and managing enterprise-wide data programs to align people, processes, and technologies in support of large-scale organizational missions, supporting the warfighter and enhancing operational effectiveness;
• Serves as data management expert utilizing performance measurement tools, techniques, and management controls in the establishment of data, information and decision advantage required by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS), and Combatant Commands;
• Provides oversight of policy compliance with relevant Federal and Department of Defense (DOD) statutory, regulatory, and policy directives across the organization;
• Demonstrated ability to lead multidisciplinary teams in planning, coordinating, and managing enterprise-wide data programs to align people, processes, and technologies in support of large-scale organizational missions, supporting the warfighter and enhancing operational effectiveness;
• Develops and interprets executive-level data management programs, associated metrics, and emerging technology initiatives for evaluation of technical project effectiveness and efficiency

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:

• 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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Other Notes: 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.

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) )