Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis / Policy and Planning)
What you'd do
This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: You will oversee the end-to-end procurement of IT hardware, software, and technical services. You will leverage your expertise in acquisition procedures to execute critical purchases while ensuring all transaction and compliance documentation is thoroughly managed and archived.
Major duties
Develop complete procurement packages to acquire necessary IT resources effectively. Evaluate acquisition packages and performance agreements: including SOWs, PWSs, SLAs, cost estimates, and technical specifications to ensure regulatory compliance and mission alignment. Implement enterprise IT governance and strategic planning frameworks: including policies, resource plans, and roadmaps to align technology investments with mission objectives and regulatory standards. Verify independent receipts and services to confirm the establishment of a legitimate government need. Ensure correct use of funds as prescribed by federal fiscal laws and regulations. Utilize all authorized sources to fulfill IT hardware and software purchase requirements. Reconcile monthly financial statements to resolve discrepancies with the contracting officer. Maintain physical security of contractual documents to prevent loss, theft, or compromise. Preserve electronic records for all IT procurements to support the entire acquisition lifecycle. Create briefings and reports to inform leadership and staff on procurement activities.
What you need to qualify
Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes: 1) Developing complete acquisition packages to support organizational procurement requirements; 2) Validating acquisition documents (such as Statements of Work and cost estimates) to ensure compliance with federal regulations; 3) Coordinating procurement submissions to ensure proper documentation and timely processing; 4) Advising personnel on acquisition procedures to build actionable and compliant requirements; and 5)Monitoring contract actions to address delays and ensure timely obligation of funds. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the 10 competencies, as defined: (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) Decision Making - 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; (4) Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems; (5) Interpersonal Skills - 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; (6) 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; (7) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations; (8) Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions; (9) Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals; and (10) Technical Competence - 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.
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