INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (DATA MANAGEMENT/PLCYPLN)

Summary

The position reports directly to the Deputy Director – North, JS J6 and serves as Information Technology (IT) Specialist in support of data-centricity and digital transformation.

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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 (DATA MANAGEMENT/PLCYPLN) at the GG-2210-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Aiding and supporting associated strategic plans, and related initiatives in order to ensure compliant and balanced data management solutions across the Joint Staff.
• Developing and ensuring support agreements conform to Federal and DoD policies, guidelines, and best practices.
• Determining overall direction, acquisition strategies execution, and funding projections for the oversight and monitoring of JS capability in support of emerging data centric operations through all phases of competition, crisis, and conflict.
• Interacting with a multitude of organizations, both within the government and Industry, at the most senior executive levels.
• Responsibility for data aggregation-synchronization, and synthesis for programs of record and data analytic, and Artificial Intelligence platforms, effectively identifying requirement(s) and acquisition approaches for data management in support of the JS, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), and Combatant Commands.
• Serving as data management expert utilizing performance measurement tools, techniques, and management controls in the establishment of data, information and decision advantage required by the Secretary of Defense and the CJCS. Develops and interprets executive level data management program related metrics for the evaluation of technical project effectiveness and efficiency. Revises program planning and related activities to incorporate new and emerging changes to policies, practices, and processes.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• 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: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance.
• This position is designated as a Drug Testing Position (TDP).
• Requires travel by any and all modes of military and/or commercial transportation.
• Incumbent may sometimes be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GG 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Expert knowledge of the missions, functions, and organizations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff and Department of Defense components.
• Mastery knowledge to identify gaps in the Data Analytics and Artificial Intelligence realm and make recommendations for closing the gaps across multiple IT and specific cyber programs as they relate to the security and stability of the global information and communications infrastructure.
• Serves as data management expert utilizing performance measurement tools, techniques, and management controls in the establishment of data, information and decision advantage required by the Secretary of Defense and the Chairman of the Joint Chief of Staff (CJCS), and Combatant Commands.
• Provides oversight of policy compliance with relevant Federal and Department of Defense (DOD) statutory, regulatory, and policy directives across the organization.
• Develops and implements data program and Artificial Intelligence policies and procedures consistent with relevant legislation and regulations; In-depth knowledge of the acquisition life-cycle process for automated data systems.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information:

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register jobs-near-me.org Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans’ preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans’ preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position’s minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the ” Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)” eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

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How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12525269.

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The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy And gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.

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A reasonable accommodation is any change in the workplace or the way things are customarily done that provides an equal employment opportunity to an individual with a disability. Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) must provide reasonable accommodations:

• When an applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an equal opportunity to compete for a job.
• When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform the essential functions of the job or to gain access to the workplace, And
• When an employee with a disability needs an accommodation to enjoy equal access to benefits and privileges of employment (e.g., details, trainings, office-sponsored events).
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Agency contact information

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Phone

614-692-2646

Email

DHRS-D-JCS@dla.mil

Address

Joint Chiefs of Staff

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Washington, DC 20318

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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official. All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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