•    The position is telework eligible consistent with the Agency’s telework and remote work program policy.This position is located in the U.S. Department of Education, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Information Technology Program Services. It is established to serve as a senior-level advisor to top agency management and to manage the Department’s Enterprise Architecture (EA) program. The position also performs specific activities directed at solving problems.

Duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.As a Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-15, you will be responsible for:

Requirements

• Relocation will not be paid.
• You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Drug test is required.
• Background Investigation is required.

Qualifications

Specialized Experience for the GS-15:One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of  three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:1. Experience providing Information Technology (IT) support operations for geographically dispersed offices and developing project management policy and guidance used to facilitate an organization's IT Systems Development Life Cycle process.   2. Experience in establishing and maintaining an organization's Enterprise Architecture (EA) and managing the development and delivery of IT policy and planning concepts, methods and practices that enables the organization to use IT as a strategic resource.   3. Experience leading a team of employees and/or contractors working across lines of business and coordinating with senior management officials on the development and delivery of an organization’s information resource’s management strategic plan.   Basic Experience Requirements:You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.1.    Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.2.    Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., 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 (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement).1.  Knowledge of Enterprise Architecture processes and standards.2.  Knowledge of Capital Planning and Investment Management processes and procedures to inform Investment Review Board's decision. 3.  Ability to set the direction and priorities of an organization through strategic planning.4.  Ability to communicate with senior leadership officials (orally and in writing) to express concepts, theories, and methodologies.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. 

Contacts

• Address EDUCATION-OFFICE OF THE CHIEF INFORMATION OFFICER 400 Maryland Ave. S.W. Attn: Human Resources Services Washington, District of Columbia 20202 United States
• Name: Sara Melrose
• Phone: 202-987-1939
• Email: [email protected]