You will serve as an Architecture Specialist at the GG-13 grade level in the Hopper Information Services Center (ISC), N5 Transformation Department. All Defense Intelligence positions under the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) are in the excepted service by specific statute, 10 U.S.C. 1601. This position is in the excepted service and does not confer competitive status.

Duties

You will be responsible for the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise structural framework to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems. You will develop detailed system accreditation diagrams in obtaining authorization to operate (ATO) on classified networks. You will provide enterprise architecture support, coordination, and guidance to system engineers, information technology (IT) project teams, operations managers, and customers. You will develop reference models of the enterprise and maintain the information in the IT repository using common office software tools, architecture frameworks (e.g. Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DoDAF), and methodologies. You will document the enterprise architecture infrastructure, including the business units and key processes, using modeling techniques. You will create network diagrams used for system accreditation that include detailed information such as the type of hardware, software platforms, ports, protocols and services. You will determine the gaps between the current and the target architecture and develop plans for transitioning to target architecture. You will ensure technical integration is achieved across the enterprise by leading and participating in test planning, validation, and reviews. You will evaluate the impact of enterprise architecture products and services on information technology (IT) investments, business operations, stakeholder satisfaction, and other outcomes. You will determine viable technology solutions through research, prototyping, and outreach. You will determine and promulgate information technology (IT) standards for both in-sourced and out-sourced work. You will coordinate and conduct governance and portfolio management activities associated with ensuring compliance with the enterprise architecture. You will ensure rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to all components of the enterprise architecture. You will communicate to senior leader?s complex transformation engineering plans based on sound return on investment and meeting mission requirement principles. You will maintain liaison with personnel in assigned and related fields, intelligence agencies, and contractor facilities to discuss mutual information technology (IT) technologies, processing problems and production efforts.

Requirements

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• You must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). Failure to do so may result in the withdrawal of an offer or removal. Indicate the level and date of your clearance in your resume.
• Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or pass the test. You will be subject to random testing.
• You must acknowledge in writing that you are accepting an appointment in the DCIPS (excepted service) which does not confer competitive status, prior to appointment.
• Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position has been designated as a Cyber IT/Cyber Security Workforce position in specialty area [651 - Enterprise Architect].
• This position may require travel from normal duty station to CONUS and OCONUS and may include remote or isolated sites. You must be able to travel on military and commercial aircraft for extended periods of time.
• This position may require a 2-year DCIPS Trial Period.
• This position may be subject to polygraph examination.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies, as defined: 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. In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS/GG-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector performing duties such as: Analyzing, planning, designing, implementing, documenting, assessing, and managing enterprise structural framework to align information technology (IT) strategy, plans, and systems. Developing detailed system accreditation diagrams in obtaining authorization to operate (ATO) on classified networks. Evaluating the impact of enterprise architecture products and services on information technology (IT) investments, business operations, stakeholder satisfaction, and other outcomes. Providing enterprise architecture support, coordination, and guidance to system engineers, information technology (IT) project teams, operations managers, and customers. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Contacts

• Address HOPPER GLOBAL COMMUNICATIONS CENTER 4251 Suitland Road Southeast Washington, DC 20020 US
• Name: Department of Navy EIC
• Email: [email protected]