IT Specialist (Data Management)
What you'd do
This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as an Integrated Event Test Team (IETT) representative to the event community to manage, operate and sustain data management processes for all MDS testing; and serving as a technical liaison for Data Management functions that are required to support the Missile Defense Agency Research, Development, Test and Evaluation mission Facilitates.
Major duties
This position is a TERM NTE 48 months. Please see "Additional Information" section below for further details. This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a IT Specialist (Data Management) at the NH-2210-3 broadband level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Serving as an Integrated Event Test Team (IETT) representative to the event community to manage, operate and sustain data management processes for all MDS testing. Utilizing database system to maintain configuration management over all test data. Serving as a technical liaison for Data Management functions that are required to support the Missile Defense Agency Research, Development, Test and Evaluation mission Facilitates the sharing of test and analytical data, capabilities, and information between and across elements and components. Developing and facilitating tests and analysis best practices, tools, and training. Identifying collection and repository requirements for test capabilities, facilities, instrumentation, and threat representations. Serving as a Missile Defense System (MDS) subject matter expertise across the development of data requirements, collection, analysis, and archival subject matter expert. Participating in Integrated Product Teams (T &E IPTs ), test readiness reviews and other relevant working groups and forums to represent the interests of the Acquisition Executive.
What you need to qualify
You may qualify at the NH-03 Broadband Level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below and must meet 2 of the 4 specialized experience listed below to be qualified: Organizing, planning, and managing data management processes and infrastructure to promote secure, rapid, and accurate collection and distribution activities. Developing and presenting briefings and preparing technical reports in order to work on a multidisciplinary science and engineering team and advise senior management on policies and procedures. Coordinating and strategically scheduling new and legacy data management infrastructure and/or processing requirements to include replacement and integration while minimizing risk to the MDS test schedule. Facilitating customer relations with peers, internal to an organization, and external organizations to support planning, execution, and reporting of a major project. 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: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ For positions at the NH-03 broadband levels, applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies, in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills identified through the agency job analysis. There may be instances where applicants do not fully meet the competency requirements outlined in this standard but are nonetheless demonstrably well qualified to perform the work. Agencies should exercise judgment in applying these standards, as they have flexibility to qualify an applicant with a deficit in one area if that deficit is offset by strengths in other areas identified through the job analysis. Any rationale for such deviations must be thoroughly documented. 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. 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. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 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 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. Reasoning - Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 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. NOTE: Failure to provide transcripts will result in you being rated ineligible for this position. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.
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