DCSA's Program Executive Office is looking for non-supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Application Software (PLCYPLN)). The Information Technology (IT) Specialist provides support, guidance and expertise in various Information Technology (IT) functions. Performs a variety of duties that involve knowledge of a wide variety of IT applications, environments, and methods. Visit www.dcsa.mil - America's Gatekeeper!

Duties

** This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. ** This position may be filled at either GG-07, GG-09, GG-11 or GG-13 grade level, please indicate the grade for which you want to be considered. Incumbent may be advanced non-competitively to the established target grade upon meeting developmental benchmarks, performance requirements, and other requirements, as applicable established for the career program or specifically for the incumbent. As a Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN) you will be responsible for the following duties:

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): GG-7/GG-09/GG-11 Non-Exempt GG-13 Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• The duties of this position may require temporary duty travel (TDY) and/or local travel.
• Incumbent may be required to possess or achieve technical certifications to perform position functions effectively.

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 05/20/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience GG-07: Introductory knowledge of information security to include, but not limited to, network security architecture, security engineering, data integrity, intrusion detection, encryption, security information sources, hacker techniques and tools and security review tools, vulnerabilities in operating systems and national security policies and regulations. Elementary understanding of a variety of DoD IT management specialties and architecture for the purpose of integrating and leveraging standard and recurring projects and initiatives.Basic knowledge of the principles, methods and tools to assess the effectiveness and practicality of information technology systems and deal with ordinary and recurring problems Standard knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures for installing, integrating and optimizing IT systems and components. Rudimentary knowledge of systems lifecycle management concepts used to plan, develop, implement, operate and maintain IT systems. Specialized Experience GG-09: Experience and skill in applying IT planning and policy knowledge to requirements gathering, planning, implementing and communicating standard technical ideas, programs and processes effectively to customers, technical personnel, management and senior leadership. Knowledge of architecture and design within the AWS Elastic Cloud Compute environment, including network design. Knowledge of information security to include, but not limited to, network security architecture, security engineering, data integrity, intrusion detection, encryption, security information sources, hacker techniques and tools and security review tools, vulnerabilities in operating systems and national security policies and regulations. Knowledge of the principles, methods and procedures for installing, integrating and optimizing IT systems and components. Knowledge of systems lifecycle management concepts used to plan, develop, implement, operate and maintain IT systems. Specialized Experience GG-11: Understanding of a variety of DoD IT management specialties and architecture for the purpose of integrating and leveraging standard and recurring projects and initiatives. Knowledge of the Agile Methodology and ability to apply project management principles, processes, procedures, planning and activity development using the SCRUM process. Capability to conduct tradeoff analysis between different deployment techniques for cloud-based projects, including skill with server-less service deployment. Experience with software development and new applications of IT, emerging technologies and how those applications may be applied. Specialized Experience GG-13: Experience and skill in applying IT planning and policy knowledge to requirements gathering, planning, implementing, and communicating complex technical ideas and often-controversial programs and processes effectively to customers, technical personnel, management and senior leadership. Comprehensive knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring and evaluation so that baseline assessments, contingency planning and disaster recovery are accomplished. Extensive knowledge of software development and new applications of IT, emerging technologies, and how those applications may be applied to agency mission and business processes. Expertise in a variety of DoD IT management specialties and architecture for the purpose of integrating and leveraging projects and initiatives as needed. In accordance with DoDD 8140.01/DoDI 8140.02, the position compliance requirement details are outlined in the Defense Cyber Workforce Annex. Any Information Technology/ Security certifications / education specified in the DCWF Annex as defined by DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140-M within six months of appointment date. The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirements and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Technical Competence: Cybersecurity; Information Resource Management; Information Technology Test and Evaluation. 2. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 3. Customer Service: Works with clients and customer (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 organization outside of 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. 4. 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 cures and responds appropriately. 5. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

If substituting education for experience:
For the GG-07 level, 1 Full Year of graduate level education.

For the GG-09 level, a Master's or equivalent degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such as degree or LL.B. or J.D. Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree 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.

For the GG-11 level, a PH.D or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related.

If substituting or combining education for experience, transcripts MUST be provided. Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position.

Foreign Education: For further information, click on the following link:
https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]