About the Position: Serve as a senior IT Specialist (SYSADMIN) for the Center of Army Analysis within the Resources Division, Fort Belvoir, VA. The primary duties of this position includes assessing, planning, and executing the current and future Information Technology needs of the Agency to maintain continuity of operations and facilitate the Agency's day-to-day analysis and modeling and simulation support to the Army, its headquarters and subordinate commands.

Duties

Participate in technical solutions design to implement IT systems and data model designs that meet cross-organizational needs, including data sharing, data protection, and cyber security. As IT technical expert, remain current on emerging software and IT infrastructure capabilities including cloud computing, able to engage with technical peers, conference audiences, and senior leaders. Monitor system applications and audit logs for functionality and efficiency, implement and test solutions, and ensure documentation is updated for configuration management of solutions. Assist users in system application operations, interpret results, identify and troubleshoot issues, and resolve user problems. Resolve integration issues from implementing new capabilities into current IT infrastructures, including directing tests of programs for accuracy with simulated production runs, system debugging, and outcome analysis. Use technical expertise and experience overseeing IT contract execution to develop IT strategic plans consistent with mission requirements and IT project resources. Advise senior leaders on the development, management, operational direction, and risks of IT programs. Advise customers by translating functional requirements into proposed IT technical solutions, including IT requirements determination, documentation, and justification.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must be certified within six months of employment in Information Assurance Technical (IAT) Level II, including Security+ and Compute Environment.
• Required to complete a Form SF 312, Classified Information Nondisclosure Agreement (NDA).
• This position requires pre-employment financial disclosure and annually thereafter in accordance with DoD Directive 5500-7-R.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment drug screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement up to 10% of the time.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI)Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes implementing technical systems and data model designs and cyber protection; operating, troubleshooting, maintaining, and securing IT software and infrastructure; translating user functional needs to IT technical specification; and experience in technical planning and contract management to be applied to large, critical and complex IT projects. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13). Basic Requirement: Specialized Experience includes, or was supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail - Complete thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations. Occasionally review work completed by others. 2) Customer Service - Resolve routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints. Develop and maintain strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers. Conduct evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommend procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. 3) Oral Communication - Convincingly convey complex information to customers. Present thoughts that are well- organized and demonstrate confidence in the facts and ideas. Adjust style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; use various methods to explain and convey information. 4) Problem Solving - Solve complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives. Identify possible conflicts and shared benefits. Help team anticipate problems and identify and evaluate potential sources of information; provide feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems. Engage appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs. Evaluate the effectiveness of decisions and adjust future decisions as appropriate. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Database AdministrationInformation Systems/Network SecurityProblem SolvingSoftware Engineering Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-14 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address HT-W3WCAA CENTER FOR ARMY ANALYSIS DO NOT MAIL Fort Belvoir, VA 22060 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]