IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)
What you'd do
This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.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 August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency, C4 Systems Directorate (J6).
Major duties
As a IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Plans and executes actions supporting the development, technical documentation, analysis, maintenance, operations of DoD Nuclear Logistics and Stockpile Operations mission architectures and related data to include processes, information, data, standards and measures. Participates in analysis efforts that apply enterprise architecture design principles to development of mission threads describing the mission activities, systems and participants enabling the analysis of DoD-wide nuclear logistics and stockpile operations missions and related platforms, systems, and services with appropriate attention to mission partner interoperability. Provides architecture-based systems analysis to support development of requirements and identification of solutions DoD and DOE Enterprise Nuclear Common Operating Environment (ENCORE) and Nuclear Logistics Data Services (NLDS) operational systems and platforms. Performs systems/service analysis to identify, refine and develop capability gaps and potential capability requirements for Capabilities-Based Assessments (CBAs) based on Defense Readiness Reporting System-Strategic (DRRS) analysis in order to identify potential capability requirements developed capability requirements documents. Coordinates CCMD/Service/Agency/DOE architecture development and systems analysis activities. Represents DoD, and DTRA on contacts with external activities including DOD and DOE components, other Federal Agencies, and private industry presenting views on all technology planning, process improvement, performance measurement and analysis matters.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Demonstrated experience developing, documenting, and analyzing enterprise architectures for large-scale, highly regulated operations, including applying design principles to complex workflows involving multiple systems and external partners. Conducted requirement development including the identification of technical solutions for enterprise wide operational systems and data services. Led a technical team of interdisciplinary personnel in the management of enterprise architecture projects, ensuring compliance with federal, industry, or organizational data standards and governance policies. Applied advanced IT security and broad industry or federal guidelines (i.e. NIST, FISMA, ISO) to assess risk and ensure integration of information assurance across multiple IT disciplines. 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: 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 GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. and Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.
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