This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Administration for Children and Families, Office of Child Care, located in Washington, District of Columbia.

Duties

Applying systems analysis principles and techniques, process engineering concepts, and new IT technologies sufficient to assess new systems design methodologies to improve software quality. Utilizing architecture, IT, design and programming techniques, and relational database design to conduct technical assessments of solutions and systems. Developing proposals to translate management objectives/directives into advanced IT software application systems and reviews a variety of short and long- range studies and projects to assure existing systems/methods provide the most effective/efficient manner of operation. Preparing and analyzing complex technical documents, making recommendations and presenting them in written reports and orally to technical and lay audiences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship required
• Registered or exempt from Selective Service (www.sss.gov)
• If not previously completed, a background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
• One year probationary period may be required
• If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choice.
• Financial disclosure statement may be required.
• Bargaining Unit Position: Yes
• Drug Screening Required: No
• Research position: No

Qualifications

Specialized Experience: GS-13: You must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing ALL of the duties listed below: Analyzing data related to IT programs in order to evaluate services to improve effectiveness of programs or to address items of concern. Leading IT project teams in coordinating and conducting a variety of complex information technology activities. Attaining various IT program/project solutions in planning, implementation, enhancement, security, operation, and maintenance, including systems built with Commercial Off the Shelf (COTS) products. Leading IT projects from initiation to completion, such as; providing technical guidance on enterprise architecture design, collaborating with business stakeholders to gather, document and prioritize business/functional requirements and developing strategies, roadmaps and plans for implementation. Documenting Experience: IN DESCRIBING YOUR EXPERIENCE, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC. WE WILL NOT MAKE ASSUMPTIONS REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE. Qualifications are based on breadth/level of experience. In addition to describing duties performed, applicants must provide the exact dates of each period of employment (from MM/YY to MM/YY) and the number of hours worked per week if part time. As qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, failure to provide this information may result in disqualification. Applicants are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder to develop their federal resume. Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the "percentage of times" the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above. 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; community; student; social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to gain employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. If such experience is on a part-time basis, you must provide the average number of hours worked per week as well as the beginning and ending dates of the experience so it can be fully credited. OPM Qualification General Policies Website www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-policies/#url=app All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Administration for Children and Families 330 C St SW Washington, DC 20201 US
• Name: Acquisition Talent
• Email: [email protected]