This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for IT Asset Management for the IT asset management operations and support programs.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As an IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as the technical subject matter expert (SME) for IT Asset Management for the IT asset management operations and support programs. Working with Partner Relationship Manager's to ensure vendor adherence to master service agreements, financial, and legal policies and procedures. Responsible for the management and administration of asset management processes and tools that enable DSCA to identify, document and access intellectual capital and information content. Conducting software and software systems research new capabilities, ensuring cyber security is fully integrated into budget and acquisition plans. Identifying key organizational change management and training needs that recommended process redesign will have on a business unit.

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: Flexible
• Recruitment and Relocation Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Non-Critical Sensitive (Secret) security clearance
• Incumbent must complete DoD Security Cooperation Workforce (SCW) Basic-level certification courses within one year.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-13 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Assessing IT assets and pursuing a targeted maturity level for IT Asset Management activities within purview. Advising in the evolving area of IT Asset management and the rapidly changing field of information management and/or information technology. Identifying and coordinating process improvement initiatives 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: 1) Attention to detail - Ensuring statement of work for procurement of products and service, technical documents, or troubleshooting of Information Technology problems are complete, free of error, and uses sound technical judgment. 2) Customer Service - Analyzing, defining, and delivering Information Technology support to organizations, and identifying problems with customer requests in order to achieve the desired product or service. 3) Oral communication - Presenting technical information to non-technicians in order to achieve understanding of desired specification or solutions to problems. 4) Problem Solving - Diagnosis of issues for organizational or installation wide integrated Information Technology systems for compatibility of new technology, capacity issues, or ensure IT systems continue to meet changing mission requirements.

Education

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

Contacts

• Address Defense Security Cooperation Agency 1851 S. Bell Room 501 Arlington, VA 22240 US
• Name: DSCA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614 692-0252
• Email: [email protected]