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Job opening: IT Specialist (Applications Software)

Salary: $112 015 - 172 075 per year
Published at: Sep 13 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
NIST works with industry and science to advance innovation and improve quality of life. We're looking for a IT Specialist (Applications Software) to join our team! This notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which NIST has a severe shortage of candidates.

Duties

This position will be responsible for the development and maintenance of custom software and databases to support Cryptographic Validation Programs (CAVP and CMVP). Weekly coordination and communication with program managers of Cryptographic Validation Programs. Research and development of automated test methods and forms of test evidence (TEs) suitable for automating validation of FIPS 140 and related standards.

Requirements

  • U.S. citizenship
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No

Qualifications

Basic Requirements: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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 the above requirements: Applicants must have one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level (ZP-III at NIST). Specialized experience is defined as experience with the NIST Entropy Source Validation Test System; the Resolve workflow software codebase and underlying SQLServer database. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done. We will credit all qualifying volunteer experience in your application. The qualification requirements in this vacancy announcement are based on the U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards Handbook. Applicant Reconsideration

Contacts

  • Address Computer Security Division 100 Bureau Drive Gaithersburg, MD 20899 US
  • Name: Tiffani Brown
  • Phone: 000-000-0000
  • Email: [email protected]

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