This position is located in the Bureau of Global Talent Management, Office of Technology Services, Program Management Division (GTM/EX/OPTS/PMD). This office develops, implements, and maintains innovative HR IT solutions and customer liaison services. This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source.

Duties

Serves as a technical authority on the software development life cycle, analysis of business processes and conversion to technical requirements, and ensures that software solutions conform to GTM’s system architecture and strategic objectives. Applies new and emerging trends and developments in IT disciplines and cybersecurity in analyzing and evaluating the applicability of such developments to GTM programs and operations. Identifies and develops systems and process solutions to improve operational efficiency and effectiveness; ensures that information/cyber security policies, procedures, and practices are incorporated from project initiation through completion. Coordinates and liaises with GTM and DOS officials and partner organizations within the foreign affairs community to capture business intelligence objectives and ensure all business requirements and technical solutions align with planning efforts. Develops and applies GTM/Departmental business and technical requirements analytical frameworks and industry standard methodologies to develop and deliver efficient and secure IT services that support GTM’s policy objectives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. If you are qualifying based on education OR if there are mandatory education requirements listed below, you MUST submit a copy of your college transcript with your application.  Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience 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. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing and evaluating programs and developing new methods to improve IT operations; Experience formulating and implementing policy as it applies to a full range of IT issues and innovative solutions; Experience providing advice and guidance to all levels of management on the interpretation of regulations governing information technology (IT) programs. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 1999 Dyess Ave. Charleston Reg. Ctr., E119B Charleston, South Carolina 29450 United States
• Name: Brianna D. Skinner
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]