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

Develops written policies, goals, and objectives governing current and future DTIC search and discovery capabilities and applications. Provides leadership to DTIC in information collection analysis to either modify existing search technologies, purchase or develop enhancements, or work with vendor(s) to create new products to improve the services offered by DTIC. Keeps current with state-of-the-art developments in the fields of information storage and retrieval, strategic searching, and discovery applications for possible incorporation into DTIC services. Collaborates with DTIC’s Customer Support staff to ascertain how customers are using current search and discovery products to retrieve information or prepare bibliographies. Identifies alternate methods to search for and retrieve relevant information to better support customers’ research requests. Serves as a liaison to DTIC’s community of users, seeking their collaboration and input on technical subject areas and scientific topics.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

GS-13: One year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as directly supporting the management of a dedicated Search Program for an organization or large data application. This includes developing and implementing search technologies focusing on the search and discovery of data residing in structured and unstructured technical repositories. Researching and analyzing search tools and technologies (i.e. Elastic Search, Cognitive services, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) for data residing in Oracle, SQL and No-SQL environments. Experience utilizing techniques for Search Engine Optimization (SEO). GS-14: 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 directly supporting the management of a dedicated Search Program for an organization or large data application, as a primary search subject matter expert. This includes planning, developing, coordinating, and implementing search and discovery technologies (i.e. Elastic Search, Cognitive services, artificial intelligence, machine learning, etc.) focused on improving the user's search experience and the user's exposure to the most relevant information. Evaluating user search and discovery needs and understanding search engine implementation and application of user interfaces for search and discovery. Providing recommendations on the technical direction of future search technologies. 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.

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]