This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an IT advisor and subject matter expert on DHS/Nation-wide, national security systems for the storage and processing of biometric information for DHS National Security, Intelligence, and other DHS mission-related functions. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.

Duties

As a Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-15, your typical work assignments may include: Develops new theories, concepts, principles, and methods in all IT areas pertaining to IDENT and HART systems. Advises other IT experts throughout the Department and other Federal agencies on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying these new theories, concepts, principles, methods and standards. Manages the Department's Supply Chain Risk Management Program. Serves as the DHS senior subject matter expert in the area of Supply Chain Risk Management Through collaboration of DHS and other government agencies' IT activities and risk assessments, the employee leads assessments, response and mitigation efforts, and coordinates activities across agencies. Advises senior executives on appropriate actions and countermeasures. Leads integrated project teams consisting of contractor and government employees for creating approaches and solutions, in design reviews of proposed process and technical solutions. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation.
• You must submit to a pre-employment drug test.
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Security Clearance.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENTS For all IT positions at the GS-9 and abovegrade levels,individuals must have IT-related education and/or IT-related experience upon entry as stated below: Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. NOTE: If qualifying based on Education, you must submit copies of your transcripts for review. -OR- Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate. Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE To qualify at this grade level, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-14) in Federal Service or private sector equivalent experience. For this position, specialized experience is defined as: Experience in the development, management, implementation, and advisement on Information Technology (IT) policies, methods, and procedures. Ensuring enterprise IT network and system integrity and security. Providing technical leadership and direction on IT Services and infrastructure. Providing IT services and implementing IT solutions. Dealing with enterprise IT management issues. Management of staff. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. CERTIFICATION This position requires possession or ability to obtain a Level III Federal Acquisition Certification in Program Management/Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) with IT Specialization, or Level II DHS Systems Engineering, or equivalent. If you do not possess the certification, you must be willing to obtain this certification within 24 months of entering on duty. All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Essential Personnel Position - This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations. (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR, Part 752, as applicable).

Education

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications; applicant's resumes and supporting documentation should only reflect education received from schools accredited by such institutions. Applicants can verify accreditation at the following Website: https://ope.ed.gov/dapip/#/home.

If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency (a U.S. private organization's interpretation that such education has been deemed at least equivalent to conventional U.S. education programs) with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For more information regarding evaluation of foreign education for federal employment, please visit the U.S. Department of Education webpage on the Recognition of Foreign Qualifications.

Contacts

• Address Department of Homeland Security Headquarters OCHCO/HRMS/MS #0170 6595 Springfield Center Drive Springfield, VA 20598-0170 US
• Name: Kevin Adams
• Email: [email protected]