About the Position: This position is with G-3 US Army Command and Control Support Agency - Admin Branch located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Will direct research of the industrial IT base, explore, develop and define concepts, and present recommendations to the executive staff and the executive levels for consideration. Provide oversight for operations that provide information system support services to various activities. Oversee preliminary and detailed design, prototype development, concept demonstration and the validation of those concepts that are approved. Contribute to the development of policy on proper management of systems to provide data integrity and security. Ensure that new IT programs are delivered to the supporting element of the Headquarters tested, fully documented, with a trained support team, and ready for deployment. Provide consultant support to ensure the resulting contracts accurately identify technical specifications to guarantee systems acquired are capable of providing the desired support and will integrate with other existing systems Identify potentially advantageous enhancements to existing Headquarters IT capabilities. Responsible for short and long term planning, program development and presentations to Headquarters executive staff Oversee the implementation and/or development of large, complex IT programs which will provide and sustain computer systems and applications in support of the worldwide missions of the executive level activities. Ensure adequate internal control systems are developed and operative so that government resources are efficiently and effectively managed.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a key emergency essential position.
• Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) or equivalent certification must be obtained and maintained during employment.
• Information Assurance Manager (IAM) LEVEL III must be obtained and maintained during employment.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Basic Requirement for Supervisory IT Program Manager (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS) Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes developing requirements and specifications for systems; advising on the merits of proposed systems development projects; applying a structured systems analysis approach to the design and development of new or enhanced applications; comparing multiple proposals that involve different technical approaches or different levels of functionality; reviewing contract proposals to acquire hardware, software, or IT services to determine whether they address business needs. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-15). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Data and Content ManagementInformation Resources Management (IRM)Information Technology Life Cycle ManagementInformation Technology Policy and PlanningSystem Administration Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-14).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W241AA DCSOPS, USA COMM & CONTROL SUPP AGCY DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22202 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk