IT Specialist POLICY AND PLANNINGINFOSEC

Telework Eligible

Yes

Major Duties

• Prepares and updates cost-benefit analysis for major IT systems or investments (at a level of detail appropriate to the size of the investment).
• Develops baseline and projected IT requirements for management.
• Monitors and evaluates progress towards established goals for IT actions on a DLA-wide basis.
• Provides project management for IT initiatives such as measuring and analyzing facility metrics, provides documentation for inclusion into the Site Certification and Accreditation System Security Authorization Agreement (SSAA);
• participates in the Design Review Board meetings, populates and supports maintenance, contract information, application and facility information.
• Establishes and maintains procedures that will satisfy the budget schedule, process, cycle, and coordinates, formulates, and composes supporting planning documents.
• Provides Continuity of Operations (COOP) emergency notification management and provides support to the Disaster Recovery Manager;
• by participation in desktop exercises, recall exercises, disaster recovery exercises and assists with the selection of disaster recovery technologies.

Qualification Summary

To qualify for an IT Specialist (PLCYNPLN / INFOSEC) your resume and supporting documentation must support : 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-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 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 : Researches, analyzes, and makes recommendations to management, in order to provide better alternatives to current continuous processing operations. Evaluates savings, benefits, and / or cost avoidances of proposed IT solutions relating to economic analysis. Budgeting and understanding accounting systems and the Life Cycle Management Model to address IT issues from inception through obsolescence / replacement. B. Education : Applicants may not qualify for this position based on education in lieu of specialized experience. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed : 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 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.

Compensation :

$92,573-$131,826 per year