This vacancy is for an Information Technology Specialist position in the Department of Commerce, Office of the Chief Information Officer, Computer Services Division, located at the U.S. Census Bureau Headquarters in Suitland, Maryland. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Information Technology Specialist, 2210, 14, FPL GS-14 positions within the Census Bureau in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.

Duties

Serves as a technical subject matter expert on a matrixed team, responsible for initiating, executing, overseeing, and evaluating projects and advising on the Census Bureau's IT Cloud infrastructure strategy, roadmap, architecture, and engineering. Implements and manages cloud services and solutions to support the enterprise cloud environment and mission supporting applications; manages IaaS, PaaS, and SaaS solutions using IaC and zero trust frameworks. Develops Cloud Concept of Operation (ConOps) and architectural artifacts; develops Cloud processes and Standard Operating Procedures (SOPs) and contributes to the further development and refinement of the Census Bureau?s Cloud cost model. Captures business requirements and translates them into actionable cloud based technical solutions; implements security requirements, monitors security statuses, and maintains compliance of Cloud solutions within security policies. Communicates with technical and non-technical customers, translating business and non-functional requirements to actionable requirements necessary for designing and engineering solutions and critical engagement services to Cloud customers.

Requirements

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. (www.sss.gov)
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

Qualifications

This vacancy is advertised under 2 different announcements. Please read the 'This Job Is Open To' section carefully to determine your eligibility. If you are not eligible under this announcement, please see 23-CSVD-12059028-ST-JLK, Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-14. Specialized Experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes completing hands-on work in cloud environments utilizing AWS cloud solutions, Terraform as an infrastructure for code solutions, or similar hands-on cloud technical experience. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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. 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.

Contacts

• Address Computer Service Division 4600 Silver Hill Road Washington, DC 20233 US
• Name: Jennette Kormanik
• Phone: 301-763-5180
• Email: [email protected]