This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

Duties

As Information Assurance Manager, enforce Federal Information Security management controls across garrison activities who maintain or operate IMCOM command systems. Exercise program responsibility of local information technology objectives, policies, programs, plans and projects for the garrison to include cyber-security, resources, project and portfolio management and Information Technology governance. Liaison with the installation Network Enterprise Center, IMCOM directorates and headquarters regarding adequate provision of information management baseline service delivery, support and funding. Provide authoritative program related advice, information and guidance regarding current and future information system concepts, doctrine, methods, practices, operations and technologies. Formulate and execute garrison Information Technology modernization strategy and budget program to determine current and future information systems, equipment, facilities, supplies, personnel and funds needed to support mission. Develop, direct and execute short- and long-range garrison information management plans (operational/mobilization) and projects involving definition, design, development, acquisition, integration, operation, and maintenance of information systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Possess or obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance
• This is an Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program position. Satisfactory completion of appropriate training and obtain the required certification/ recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M.
• Personnel assigned to this position must obtain the A+ or Network+ certification within six months of being assigned. Failure to satisfactorily obtain and/or maintain updated certifications are grounds for termination.
• Must submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08). Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and an
• Must possess a valid state driver's license
• This position may be required to work overtime.
• This position may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) must report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations
• This position may be required to use a cellular telephone and maintain a working telephone at all times.
• Call back and emergency duty are regular requirements of this position.

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 Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the 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 in this document. Basic Requirement for Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning): Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes reviewing existing information technology systems, analyzing problems/issues and/or deficiencies and resolving through systems administrations. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service GS-11. The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).

Contacts

• Address ET-APF-W4E6AA NATIONAL TRAINING CENTER AND FT IRWIN DO NOT MAIL Fort Irwin, CA 92310 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk