IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS)

DutiesResponsible for providing support and services to the Program Executive Office (PEO) Office of the Chief Engineer, Portfolio and Program Managers, Information Operations (J6) Enterprise Service Areas (ESAs),contd DLA stakeholders, corporate information technology (IT) related acquisition program and technical management, enterprise, solution, technical architecture services to include technical oversight of DLA’scontd Defense Business Transformation (DBX) activities, current and emerging technologies, major Automated Information Management Systems (AIS) and other designated systems.Provides technical direction and guidance for the development, acquisition, testing, systems integration, product improvement, and fielding of assigned DLA IT programs.Provides technical direction and guidance for the development and implementation of enterprise priority program, such as Identity Credentialing and Access Management (ICAM), the DLA Application Programming Interface (API)contd Gateway, Enterprise Platform, DevSecOps, existing and emerging enterprise technical capabilities. Serves as a systems analyst and technical expert for mission-critical and/or migratory automated information systems and/or system components.Provides or perform program and technical management oversight for enterprise, solution and technical architecture, emerging systems, and contemporary systems development, systems engineering planning, analysiscontd of alternatives, technology assessments and enhancements in support of DBX and OCE activities and services, to include control and evaluation activities to meet desired mission outcomes.Develops and recommends new policies, standards, guardrails, controls, approaches, strategies and techniques for use in addressing novel or obscure situations.Ensures technical efforts, oversight and direction provided follow DoD, DLA, J6 and project- defined software engineering practices, DoD Software Modernization Strategies, DoD Systems Engineering Framework, industrycontd best practices, lessons learned, modern software delivery, other methodologies and are in support of industry-accepted Capability Maturity Model (CMM) software engineering principles.Advises teams of functional analysis and IT professionals in the planning, designing, training, initial fielding, operation, and maintenance of the specific applications supported and DoD business information technology systems in general.May serve as and/or perform Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) duties on behalf of as Contracting Officer Representative (COR) or Contracting Officer and serve as expert in the knowledge and procedures necessarycontd for coordinating and evaluating timelines associated with acquisition process of IT services, software licensing,contd sole source justifications, and development of technical evaluation factors in support of assigned programs/projects outsourced to commercial activities.Develops and provide briefings to J6 ESA senior leaders and DLA stakeholders.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a U.S. citizenTour of Duty: Set ScheduleSecurity Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive with Secret AccessAppointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedBargaining Unit Status: NoThis position and any future selections from this announcement may be used to fill various shifts located within J6 Information Operations.Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info. Qualifications To qualify for an IT Specialist (APPSW/SYSANALYSIS), your qualifications must include:A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after- competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Knowledge and expertise in one or more of the following areas: cloud platforms, LowCode Platforms, DevSecOps, API's, ERP, Identity and Access Management, Digital Innovation and Modernization will be preferred.Experience in providing advice, recommendations, strategies, technical oversight, coordination, and conducts analysis, technology assessments, analysis of alternatives, architecture and design activities, project planning, roadmaps, justifications, and evaluations with emphasis upon Digital Business Transformation (DBX), Digital Innovation, COTS, ERPs, technology capabilities, requirements assessment, system/component design, development, systems engineering, software modernization strategies and methodologies, data engineering, and testing methodology.Experience in developing and performing briefs to senior leaders and providing expert guidance to Program and Portfolio Managers and technical personnel.Experience in ensuring rigorous application of systems engineering and architecture frameworks and methodologies, compliance with cybersecurity, DoD and DLA policies, principles, and knowledge in software modernization practices to the delivery of application software services.Experience in coordinating the efforts of a groups of technical personnel, management, and stakeholders who translate critical end user requirements into software system design specifications.Experience in identifying and writing requirements for any acquisitions needed for development and operation of services, hardware, software, and telecommunications environment. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 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.EducationSubstitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.Additional informationFor Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: This position requires a Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner acquisition certification. The incumbent has 60 months to achieve this certification unless a Position Requirements Waiver is approved to extend the certification period.Information for Veterans is available at: . As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.Drug-Free Workplace: The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) has established a Drug-Free Federal Workplace Policy. All applicants tentatively selected for DLA employment in a testing designated position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with DLA for a period of six months. This policy extends to random testing for the use of illegal drugs by employees who occupy testing designated positions defined as sensitive in Section 7(d) of Executive Order 12564. The Defense Logistics Agency's Drug Free Workplace Plan's drug testing panel includes testing for the following illegal substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates (codeine/morphine), 6-Acetylmorphine (heroin), phencyclidine, amphetamines (amphetamine/methamphetamine), methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), oxycodone, oxymorphone, hydrocodone, and hydromorphone. ADVISORY: By using cannabidiol (CBD) products you are risking a positive drug test result for marijuana. Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: Requirements Analysis (APPSW) Software Development (APPSW) IT Configuration Management (APPSW)IT Customer Support (APPSW) Risk Management (SYSANALYSIS)IT Enterprise Architecture (SYSANALYSIS)Reading ComprehensionDecision MakingAccountabilityAttention to DetailCustomer ServiceFlexibilityInfluencing/NegotiatingIntegrity/Honesty Interpersonal SkillsLearningSelf-ManagementStress ToleranceTeamworkReasoning Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation may be completed and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. The rating you receive is based on your responses to the assessment questionnaire and USA Hire assessments. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If your resume and/or supporting documentation is reviewed and a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.