IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT)

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 (DATAMGT) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a data expert performing complex data analyst and engineering assignments requiring creativity, innovative techniques, and advanced approaches to solve unique data problems.
• Conducts critical process analyses and in-depth assessments to ensure data processes conform to applicable policies and strategies; applies analytical skills to identify and recommend improvement processes and quality controls.
• Uses multi-functional AI/ML suite of tools such as Databricks, QLIK, or Foundry to produce wireframes, use cases, project definition concepts, and metric selections to deliver minimum viable products tailored to customer requirements.
• Establishes and maintains effective technical working relationships with internal and external stakeholders including Combatant Commands, Services, Field Operating Agencies, Direct Reporting Units, and other Department of Defense organizations.
• Performs complex data studies and evaluations as team member or leader; conducts needs analyses, business process reengineering, feasibility studies, and trade-off analyses for IT solutions.
• Researches and integrates big data initiatives within USTRANSCOM systems and programs; implements enterprise data and analytics environment to reduce complexity and introduce mainstream analytic capability.
• Provides technical advice and guidance to multiple agencies on automated data processing technical policies and procedures; makes informed recommendations to influence enterprise implementation decisions.

Requirements

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: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• A bachelor's degree in computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research or engineering is highly desirable.
• Certification in Data Science is highly desirable.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicles to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Performing complex data analysis and engineering assignments using advanced techniques, AI/ML tools, and platforms to develop data solutions tailored to customer requirements.
• Conducting systems analysis, business process improvement, and feasibility studies to develop IT solutions for complex organizational requirements.
• Managing data governance, integration, and analytics initiatives within enterprise data environments to improve data quality and decision-making capabilities.

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:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/

Education

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

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:

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:

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see )

This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8570.01-M or DoD 8140.