This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Manpower Data Center. The incumbent will be responsible for The Field Activity reports to the USO (P&R) through the Deputy under Secretary of Defense (Program Integration). The mission of DMDC is to be the DoD enterprise human resource information source, providing secure services and solutions to support the Department's mission.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021 As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (POLICY & PLANNING) at the GS-2210-9/11/12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Oversees the implementation of plans, procurements, risks, and deliverables of program elements; develops and tracks performance metrics and provides regular program-level status updates. Develops a communication strategy to engage stakeholders, manage their expectations, and improve their acceptance of the objectives of the program. Generates buy-in to the business goals and technical approach of the program. Identifies, collects, verifies, and validates individual project cost and schedule estimates of aggregate costs to a program-level business case. Develops business cases that effectively and efficiently offer sound business solutions based on quantitative and qualitative decision criteria. Develops proposed multi-year budget plans and annual operating budgets and identifies funding sources in support of program management. Plans, programs, and determines distribution of allotted funds, resolves budget shortfalls, and identifies management staffing and contracting requirements. Provide support to a wide set of products and services within DMDC s portfolio of capabilities to include product planning of product lifecycle.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-Exempt
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS , if you GS-9-12 fulfill the following qualifications: GS-09 A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provides input to supervisor on program cost analysis in support of annual/multi-year program planning. Provides recommendations for cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Provides recommendations for lifecycle cost analysis of projects. - Provides input to studies and evaluations of programs, which involve isolating, identifying, and recommending solutions to critical problems affecting the administration of important agency. GS-11 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provides input to supervisor on program cost analysis in support of annual/multi-year program planning. Provides recommendations for cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Provides recommendations for lifecycle cost analysis of projects. Provides input to studies and evaluations of programs, which involve isolating, identifying, and recommending solutions to critical problems affecting the administration of important agency. GS-12 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Provides updates to agency management on program cost analysis, annual/multi-year and long-range fiscal/program planning and/or commercial issues. Directs/conducts cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Develops lifecycle cost analysis of projects. Conducts studies and evaluations of programs, which involve isolating, identifying, and recommending solutions to critical problems affecting the administration of important agency programs and the attainment of agency program goals and objectives. Leads support for planning, development, and implementation of improvements in information technology services, capabilities, and data standards. Plans and synchronizes IT program resources for requirements and tracks execution to report to stakeholders Provides input to supervisor on program cost analysis in support of annual/multi-year program planning. Provides recommendations for cost comparison/benefit studies of current or projected programs. Provides recommendations for lifecycle cost analysis of projects. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: The following requirements B&C are for GS-9/GS-11 ONLY: B. Education Substitution: Such education must demonstrate the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work. Education must be from a college or university accredited by an organization approved by the U.S. Department of Education. See http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx. If using education to meet basic qualifications, YOU MUST SUBMIT A TRANSCRIPT as supplemental documentation. To qualify based on education in lieu of specialized experience, you must possess: GS-09: master's degree or equivalent graduate degreeor2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree GS-11: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. GS-12: Education substitution may not be used in lieu of specialized experience. C. Combination: Combinations of successfully completed post-high school education and experience may be used to meet total qualification requirements for grade level GS-09 or GS-11 and may be computed by first determining the applicant's total qualifying experience as a percentage of the experience required for the grade level; then determining the applicant's education as a percentage of the education required for the grade level; and then adding the two percentages. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify an applicant for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify applicants for positions at grade GS-09 or GS-11 .For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (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 organizations outside 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. 3. 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 cues, and responds appropriately 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

Contacts

• Address Defense Manpower Data Center Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350-3200 US
• Name: DHRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920201
• Email: [email protected]