IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Duties

• Develops and implements data management methodologies
• Designs and maintains data architectures, data flows, interfaces, storage solutions, and analytics
• Select and apply appropriate data tools, applications, software, and platforms to meet mission and acquisition requirements.
• Ensures data quality, fidelity, completeness, compatibility, performance, security considerations, and usability through testing criteria and technical documentation.
• Develops data transport methods, integration solutions, and tools to support complex and diverse data requirements
• Translates functional requirements into technical data solutions; estimates feasibility, effort, and timelines for development work.
• Advises technical personnel, acquisition professionals, managers, clients, and end users on data collection, processing, storage, analysis, and modernization
• Represents the Directorate and Command in data modernization and governance initiatives.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent to be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• May be required to work irregular hours, nights, weekends, rotating shifts, holidays, and/or overtime.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 40% of the time
• Incumbent must possess a valid state driver's license and be able to obtain and maintain a government motor vehicle operator's license

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

• Current Employees of the U.S. Army Test & Evaluation Command, HQ-ATEC with personal competitive status.

• Current Civilian Employees of the Organization

In order to qualify, you must meet the Special Experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is .

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1) developing and implementing data management methodologies, and data architecture solutions for enterprise, and; 2) Supported data architecture activities by documenting data elements, data sources, system interfaces, and data flows . This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

• Data Management
• Information Technology Architecture
• Oral Communication

Additional information

• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• This is a(n) Operational Support Career Program position.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.
• ATEC uses salary control points within the salary range to allow for differentiation in the level of positions within the same broadband. Therefore, the salary for this position will be set no higher than $138,370 (with locality).