This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) - Modified Direct Hire Auth, Section 1109; PL 116-92 This position is part of the Mission Services Office (MSO) - Information Technology Directorate (ITD). ITD is responsible for developing and implementing innovative information technology systems and processes that enable e-business within and between DARPA, other government agencies, and DARPA performers.

Duties

As a IT Specialist (Cloud Services) at the GS-2210-14/15 some of your typical work assignments may include: This is a Career Ladder Position. If selected at the GS-14 level, the incumbent may be noncompetitively promoted to the GS-15 (FPL JX13248) level, without further competition once time-in-grade, training, satisfactory performance, and other requirements of the higher grade level are met. The duties and responsibilities of this position are essentially the same as those on the FPL PD JX13248 identified below, except the incumbent is under closer supervision, and receives more detailed instructions with differences noted in the factor descriptions. This position may be filled at the GS-14 or GS-15 level. Manages the operation of DARPA's cloud services and oversees the activities of a team of IT support personnel. Oversees the day-to-day task prioritization and management of a dedicated staff of cloud administrators and engineers. Analyzes DARPA trends and requirements evolving within the areas of business practices, process automation and productivity enhancement. Serves as the technical authority/ Subject Matter Expert (SME) on Cloud capabilities (e.g., Infrastructure as a service [IaaS], Platform as a service [PaaS], and Software as a service [SaaS]) across multiple classification levels - Unclassified - Top Secret. Serves as a senior technical resource for the DARPA's Chief Information Officer. Develops policies and programs that require the use of advanced concepts associated with emerging IT cloud services and technologies. Represents DARPA as a senior technical expert/SME on panels, committees that deal with national and international IT standards. Interacts with DARPA Program Managers and develops and presents recommendations to DARPA executives. Works with DARPA staff in the formulation of new regulations and policy as needed to ensure efficient operation of DARPA Information Systems. Stays current on emerging trends and technologies in cloud computing and makes recommendations for future technology investments and improvements that can be applied to DARPA's research programs. Responds to requests from officials for guidance on IT systems, operations, and applications with emphasis on cloud services.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible only

Qualifications

You may qualify if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. For GS-14: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-13) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector). Specialized experience at this level is: Experience in cloud services technology to identify, design, and analyze potential Agency efforts to provide, maintain, and improve performance and reliability. Assists in analyzing Agency trends and requirements evolving within the areas of business practices, process automation and productivity enhancement. B. For GS-15: I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in the federal service (experience may have been gained in the military or private sector). Specialized experience at this level is: Experience overseeing cloud services technology to identify, design, and analyze potential Agency efforts to provide, maintain, and improve performance and reliability. Independently analyze Agency trends and requirements evolving within the areas of business practices, process automation and productivity enhancement. Additional qualifications/specialized experience (Must be demonstrated in resume): 1. Demonstrated knowledge and experience with cloud and hybrid environments. 2. Familiarity with DoD cloud computing trends, policies, and mandates. 3. Business management skills in developing and enforcing policies. 4. Solid cybersecurity background and being able to translate that into virtual and hybrid cloud environments in support of dynamic mission spaces. 5. 5-10 years of progressive experience leading cloud teams in migrations, improved operations, and leading-edge engineering. 6. Demonstrated experience developing budgets and driving cost management to align or beat budget estimates. In addition to the specialized experience above both grades must also possess: * Advanced expert knowledge and experience in the management and operation of complex cloud environments providing mission critical support. * Expertise in the support of a mixed computing environment comprised of multiple cloud offerings (MS Azure, AWS, etc).

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address DARPA 675 N. Randolph Street Arlington, VA 22203 US
• Name: DARPA TEAM
• Phone: 614-692-0201
• Email: [email protected]