About the Position: Serve as an information technology specialist and technical expert responsible for the development of analytical models and forecasting tools, to assist the Department of Army Personnel Community in achieving personnel integration through office automation located in Arlington, VA.

Duties

Market the modeling tools and decision support systems to the functional personnel community. Maintain the security architecture for information systems supported by assigned organizations. Monitor and recommend telecommunications equipment. Inform team of progress made in achieving goals and objectives. Coordinate policy with a variety of activities so that adherence is observed in the development of information technology systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• You may be expected to travel up to 5% for this position.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.

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 EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or 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: 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: IT- related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies as defined: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention to detail 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. 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. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. GS-11: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administrating, developing, and delivering IT systems and services; providing advice and guidance on a wide range and variety of complex IT issues; evaluating and recommending adoption of new or enhanced approaches to delivering IT services. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service. OR Education: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, three full years of graduate education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution 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. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS- 09 grade level in the Federal service. GS-12: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes analyzing the implementation of policies that fully support personnel automation goals; monitoring telecommunications equipment and services; coordinating work to be accomplished in assigned contracts; and researching trends and patterns to deviate from traditional IT methods. 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. This specialized experience is equivalent to the GS- 11 grade level in the Federal service. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Customer ServiceProblem SolvingRequirements AnalysisTechnology Awareness 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-09/11).

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address HT-APF-W0ZZAA DCS PERSONNEL DC DO NOT MAIL Washington, DC 20301 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk