IT Specialist (OS/SYSADM) IT Modernization Architect
What you'd do
The purpose of this position is to provide executive leadership, direction, and authoritative advice affecting all SSA components, and are vital to the effective completion of the Agency Strategic Plan. The work of the programs involves critical, sensitive and highly visible projects including major Agency ITS initiatives.
Major duties
Provides technical advice and counsel on short and long-range efforts in the direction, management, and coordination of projects in support of SSA’s programs and policies. Plans, directs, and/or conducts complex, sensitive and/or confidential studies which involve resolving critical problems in existing or future systems, and which require innovative solutions in many aspects of the studies. Engineers studies and analyses to ensure SSA’s IT systems are consistent with the mission, goals and operations of the Agency. Resolves the most difficult and intricate IT performance problems. Conducts and/or leads analyses of proposed improvements or enhancements to SSA operations. Conducts and/or leads analyses for proposed hardware, network, or software applications as they relate to integration into SSA computing environments. Represents OTSO as its ranking member(s) on the Agency's Architecture Review Board. Conducts and/or leads analyses of changing Federal standards as they relate to the Agency IT infrastructure and architecture. As the Agency technical authority, advises top level Agency management on proposed impact of changes. Assesses needs and develops policies and regulations to ensure timely delivery of services. Leads ongoing research activities for determining the most effective techniques and practices for the resolution of critical systems problems.
What you need to qualify
Resumes exceeding two pages in length will not be considered, please visit the new resume guidance for more information. READ ALL SECTIONS OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IN ITS ENTIRETY. THIS INFORMATION IS CRUCIAL TO SUBMITTING A SUCCESSFUL APPLICATION. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: Attention to Detail (Level 4, Advanced) - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail Customer Service (Level 4, Advanced) - 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. Decision Making (Level 3, Intermediate) - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management (Level 4, Advanced) - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills (Level 4, Advanced) - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations Oral Communication (Level 3, Intermediate) - 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. Problem Solving (Level 4, Advanced) - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork (Level 4, Advanced) - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence (Level 4, Advanced) - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Specialized Experience: Applicants must have specialized experience that is directly related to the work of the position and have equipped them with the competencies required to successfully perform the duties of the role. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled. To qualify at the GS-15 level, you must have specialized experience at the GS-14 level, or equivalent. This experience must demonstrate proficiency in the following: Demonstrated expertise in designing and implementing IBM High Availability architectures to ensure continuous delivery of missioncritical systems. Led the development and support of highavailability IT environments, improving resilience and system uptime. Provided advanced application software and data architecture leadership to optimize system performance and scalability. Directed strategic planning and execution for establishing highavailability IT support centers that enhance operational continuity. Led enterprise IT modernization initiatives and hybrid cloud strategies that improved automation, performance, and service efficiency. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210
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