The Defense Technical Information Center (DTIC) is the central facility for the acquisition, preservation, protection, retrieval, and dissemination of scientific and technical information supporting the Research and Engineering (R&E) needs of the Department of Defense, as well as federal and industry partners. DTIC ensures the innovation and knowledge stemming from DoD's past and current investment in science and technology (S&T) forms the building blocks for the next generation of discovery.

Duties

Serves as the DTIC authority and policy advisor regarding the planning, acquisition, application, protection, and dissemination of Department of Defense (DoD) scientific and technical information (STI). Represents the agency and higher headquarters interests and policy positions in interagency working groups. Drafts or revises DoD directives, regulations, and instructions pertaining to policies and procedures relating to STI support of and interaction with the DoD research, development, test, and evaluation (RDTE) programs. Recommends policies, decision criteria, and methodologies for achieving a balance between the aim of sharing Defense STI with the broader scientific community beyond DoD and protection of such information Serves as DTIC’S authority and Senior Component Official for Privacy (SCOP) responsible for interpreting federal Privacy Act legislation, regulations, policies, practices, procedures, and precedents in conjunction with DoD Privacy Program and Rules. Proposes the means whereby DTIC and its information Analysis Centers (IACs) can provide information services and products that facilitate OSD decisions.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Background Investigation required.

Qualifications

Time in Grade: For entry at the GS-14 level, status applicants must have served 52 weeks as a GS-13 or higher grade in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-13 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience developing and updating DoD scientific and technical information (STI) policy and procedures, STI Defense Federal Acquisition Regulations (DFARs), DoD Grant Award Regulations (DoDGARs), and publishing associated Federal Register notices; representing agency policy positions to the interagency community with delegated authority to speak on behalf of and make commitments on behalf of the organization; coordinating STI issuances through the DoD Issuances Portal System process; developing, implementing, and executing agency privacy policies, training, and breach reporting; experience with program management of DoD Information Analysis Centers (IACs). In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Education is not substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address DEFENSE TECHNICAL INFORMATION CENTER Apply Online Indianapolis, IN 46249 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]