This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology,Division of Enterprise Architecture. As a IT Specialist (ENTARCH), GS-2210-13, you will provide technical expertise and program management in conceptualizing, creating, and continuing the Enterprise Architecture (EA) program within CMS.

Duties

Direct the development and use of an enterprise architecture and investment process to reduce risk, align IT with business user needs, and manage IT as an investment. Interpret organization-wide Information Systems architecture guidance and standards and establishes related to CMS standards, policies and guidelines to ensure appropriate technical application, implementation, and compatibility. Provide technical, analytical, and management guidance for the planning, review, evaluation, implementation, coordination, and integration of the CMS Enterprise Architecture (EA). Promote and design efficient improvements to the CMS work processes that include execution of IT projects and the integration of system and data. Make presentations to various leaders and committees, communicating complex ideas clearly and concisely while making recommendations to expedite problem solving and decision-making.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. I have IT-related experience, demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates that I possess each of the following four competencies: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending 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. In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Creating, applying, and maintaining information technology (IT) enterprise architecture (EA) principles and practices to identify and address inefficiencies, redundancies, and waste; 2) Ensuring EA aligns with process, budget and IT system requirements and 3) Performing studies in the development and evolution of an assigned EA program and creating human centered design documents (such as Sentiment Maps, Personas, Journey Maps, and Insight and Opportunities Reports) 4) Creating standard EA documents ( such as Business Process models, operational and system models). 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12410740

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information Technology 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]