This position is located in the Global Tactical Communications Division, Network Technologies Office, Deputy CIO for Enterprise Infrastructure, and Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT/EI/NT/GTC).  The incumbent provides management and oversight for the Department's installation of IT infrastructure at all overseas posts, the depot level maintenance activities of data processing equipment and the Remote Expeditionary Area Communications Hub (REACH) program.

Duties

Develops annual operations plans that include acquisitions and contract labor requirements. Responsible for the cybersecurity of the REACH Program Office which is Authorized to Operate (ATO) when connecting to both the Department's OpenNet and ClassNet systems with satellite communications equipment. Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff. Manages the activities of the Department's depot level maintenance office that provides repair and return of IT equipment located at overseas posts. Provides oversight of the REACH Program which provides mobile IT services for the new and demanding world of expeditionary diplomacy and at the same time addresses the longstanding need for instant communications during a crisis.

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.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. 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 managing IT contracts, to ensure milestones and metrics are met. Experience integrating programs and policies to support DOS at all overseas posts. Experience identifying, analyzing and recommending solutions to complex and unique technical security problems. 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. In addition, applicant's experience must also demonstrate that the candidate possesses the following qualities: Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others; Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances; Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress; Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and Capacity to "see the job through."

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State 600 19th Street NW SA-17, 5th Floor Washington, District of Columbia 20522-1705 United States
• Name: Patricia A. Briggs
• Phone: 771-204-0754
• Email: [email protected]