This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This position is located in the Global Tactical Communications Division, Network Technologies Office, Deputy CIO for Enterprise Infrastructure, Bureau of Information Resource Management, in the U.S. Department of State.

Duties

Develops Division policies and procedures to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Manages the immediate tactical and beachhead deployment of tactical and mobile communications systems during crisis situations around the world, including coordinating across multiple agencies and partners. Manages GTC Division activities, provides leadership for and oversees Divisional planning, organization, and direction, develops effective management strategies, and ensures their incorporation into Division policies and operations. Formulates long range program objectives and plans that are based on Departmental initiatives and plans for the Joint Operations Center (JOC) and IT infrastructure to include planning, installation, and onsite support for major events. Leads the Division's focus on the establishments, administers, and manages the Department's communications contingency program, including support for satellite and radio communications, portable networks and endpoints.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. Anticipating information technology-related problems and as well as identifying and evaluating potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing policies and procedures related to tactical or mobile communications systems, including endpoints, satellite, and radio. Experience in the implementation, maintenance and enhancement of information system security programs, policies, procedures, and tools during tactical or beachhead events and crisis/contingency situations. Experience in information technology program and project management for tactical or mobile telecommunications systems operations and development. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your 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. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-15 position. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46249 United States
• Name: Ernesto Serrano
• Phone: 317-212-2494
• Email: [email protected]