This serves as public notice for the use of Direct Hire Authority. Applicants will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. The position is located in the New Service Design and Development Branch, Office of Consular Systems and Technology, Bureau of Consular Affairs, (CA/CST/NSDD), in the U.S. Department of State.

Duties

Serves as the technical leader, coordinating across products, providing strategic guidance, and advising on emerging technologies. Ensures that technical strategies align with the organization's goals. Supports shaping portfolio roadmap and ensuring alignment with architectural goals, business objectives, and strategic outcomes. Facilitates alignment with the organization's overall strategic direction. Establishes and maintains architectural standards and best practices. Ensures compliance with regulations and enterprise requirements, integrates cybersecurity, and manages risks across the portfolio. Leads solutioning efforts, innovation initiatives, and feasibility analyses to identify scalable and adaptable solutions that drive strategic outcomes. Acts as the primary technical liaison, fostering collaboration across product teams, enterprise architects, and partners. Ensures technical efforts align with strategic objectives.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• Statement of Employment & Financial Interest required prior to appointment.
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating, and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience leading the design and implementation of software solutions. Experience developing and maintaining software architecture standards. Experience collaborating with cross-functional teams and providing mentorship. Experience utilizing modern software development methodologies and tools. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 600 19th Street, N.W. Attn: CA/EX/HRD Washington, District of Columbia 20520 United States
• Name: Ernesto Serrano
• Phone: 771-204-1065
• Email: [email protected]