Who may apply: United States Citizens This position is located in: IT DIR OFFICE, ACCOUNTING SERVICES, AIR FORCE SYSTEMS, GAFS/DCMS SYSTEMS PROGRAMMING BR, ZTCBC

Duties

Provides expert guidance and technical support to IT specialists regarding the requirements analysis, design, programming, testing, and implementation of existing and proposed data management systems. Monitors data performance, file organization and structure, file management, mass storage management, backup and recovery of data, and data systems security. Coordinates with IT specialists to ensure that DFAS developed software applications are compatible with data systems. Evaluates and analyzes impact of proposed new systems and system change requests to existing operational systems. Interacts and works closely with IT specialists in a team environment and integrates the work of others to ensure project completion. Approaches proposed applications in a systematic manner and applies analysis techniques to determine the scope and classification of software and hardware problems.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship or National
• Suitable for Federal Employment
• Registered for Selective Service (if applicable)
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.

Qualifications

Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as experience as a Database Administrator (DBA) in a mainframe and/or Mid Tier environment; providing development, implementation, operation, and system modification expertise of an organization's major automation information systems and software; experience using, Common Business Oriented Language (COBOL) and/or Oracle PL/SQLDatabase programming languages to analyze causes of failure and to identify and implement appropriate changes; participating in system requirement reviews and testing. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address DFAS - INFO AND TECHNOLOGY DIR OFFICE 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]