Information Technology Specialist at Arlington

JOB SUMMARY:

Secure the Homeland
Proud to Protect

Are you interested in a job where you will serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist and lead complex IT work projects and assignments?  Then consider joining the Infrastructure Analysis and Strategy Division (IASD) in the Office of Infrastructure Protection (IP), National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).

 

Come work with the best to prevent and deter terrorist attacks, protect against and respond to potential threats, ensure safe and secure borders, welcome immigrants and visitors, and promote the free-flow of commerce.  This mission of the U. S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is carried out every day by the dedicated men and women who answer the noble calling of public service with courage and enthusiasm.  With a diverse and critical mission, we lead the unified national effort to secure America.  In todays interconnected world, our countrys security challenges are constantly evolving.  To meet these challenges, DHS fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation.

 

In Headquarters, we coordinate, plan, and guide the Departments work across all DHS components.  You could enjoy a career that includes research, administration and management, legal work, budget and finance, cyber security, infrastructure protection and intelligence analysis.  Our services touch every U.S. citizen, and our goal is to secure our country across land and sea.  Come join the team who is "Proud to Protect".

 

APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED FROM: All U.S. Citizens and Status Candidates.

 

More than one selection may be made from this announcement should the need arise.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

• U. S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Relocation Expenses WILL NOT be paid.
• Overnight travel of 1-5 nights per month may be required.
• Appointment is subject to availability of funds.
• Shift work may be required.

DUTIES:Back to top

• Develop and apply quality assurance research techniques to assess, improve or guide internal cybersecurity requirements, such as gathering risk analysis data and coordinating, planning and executing infrastructure and cyber-related products and projects.
• Give technical and personal guidance, in addition to using technical expertise and problem solving skills, to develop new projects and programs; and conduct challenging work with database management systems.
• Give technical support to computer personnel and users throughout the organization engaged in the development and implementation of the systems and subsystems required to meet data processing needs; works with end users to establish and enforce database standards, procedures, and guidelines.
• Develop and maintain analytical procedures to meet changing requirements and ensure maximum operations.
• Manage the production of high-quality papers, presentations, recommendations and findings for senior leadership, state and local and private sector partners.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:Back to top

To qualify at the grade GS-13, applicants must have at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors).  This experience must include activities such as: (1) applying, advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout an organization; (2) developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, and defining milestones and deliverables; (3) ensuring the integration of IT programs and services, and developing solutions to integration interoperability issues; (4) designing, developing, and managing systems that meet current and future business requirements; and (5) communicating orally and in writing in order to present technical requirements to non-technical personnel, and prepare and present briefing materials.   NOTE: Your resume must show where, when and how you performed these duties.

 

Applicants must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

 

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 Subject Matter Expert (SME) 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.

 

Education in lieu of specialized experience cannot be substituted for this position; please do not submit transcripts.

Time-in-Grade Requirements: Current Federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade in the Federal service.  All qualifications and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

New employees must serve a one year probationary period.

 

You may be subject to random drug screening.

 

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.  If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.  Please follow all instructions carefully.  Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.  Qualified candidates will be assigned to a quality category. The categories are defined as follows:

Best Qualified – Demonstrates better overall or key knowledge, skills, or abilities for a specific position.

Well Qualified – Possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities which clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position, but does not necessarily meet the definition of best qualified.

Qualified – Meets the minimum qualifications standards, including any selective placement factors, for a specific position.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

• ABILITY TO MANAGE IT PROJECTS
• KNOWLEDGE OF IT PRINCIPLES, CONCEPTS, STANDARDS AND METHODOLOGIES
• ABILITY TO IDENTIFY AND ANALYZE PROBLEMS
• ORAL COMMUNICATION
• WRITTEN COMMUNICATION

Application of Veterans Preference: Category rating and selection procedures place those with veterans preference above non-preference eligible within each category.  Veterans who meet the eligibility and qualification requirements and who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent are listed in the highest quality category, except when the position being filled is scientific or professional at the GS-09 grade level or higher.

Country: USA, State: Virginia, City: Arlington, Company: National Protection and Programs Directorate.