IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) you will be responsible for the following duties: The incumbent serves as an Information Technology (IT) Product Owner (PO) in support of the IS Systems. Oversees and monitors the delivery of software/technical solutions throughout the software life cycle process, ensure the software team develops, deploys, updates, maintains, and tests software using methodologies and tools, designs to leverage software re-usability and establishes and utilizes software engineering metrics. Prioritizes projects tasks for contractors and facilitates project initiations and approval processes, change management and deployment activities. Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services.Anticipates client needs and evaluates product progress at each iteration and recommends solutions and best practices. Performs in depth analysis of current systems to accomplish continuous delivery and continuous integration while creating opportunities to implement automatic deployments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a US citizen Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered This is a Drug Testing designated position Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601 Work Schedule: Full Time Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Required Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis. If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement. In accordance with DoDD 8140.01/DoDI 8140.02, the position compliance requirement details are outlined in the Defense Cyber Workforce Annex (Continued) Any Information Technology/Security certifications / education specified in the DCWF Annex as defined by DoD 8570.01-M/DoD 8140-M within six months of appointment date. The incumbent must sign a Statement of Understanding regarding the certification requirements and maintaining the appropriate certification is a condition of employment. Qualifications The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/07/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Subject matter expert in system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability. Performing needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions. Act as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully. Work with other service managers and product owners to balance and prioritize services to meet overall customer requirements, constraints, and objectives. Managing test assets, test resources, and test personnel to ensure effective completion of test events. Interpreting and translating customer requirements into operational capabilities. LOCAL COMMUTING AREA CONSIDERATIONS Local Commuting Distance: Quantico, VA - All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the MCB Quantico local commuting area, which includes the Virginia counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Caroline, Chesterfield, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, King George, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Richmond; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Saint Mary's; District of Columbia; and all cities existing in Virginia or Maryland within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. Hanover, MD - All U.S. Citizens who live or reside in Hanover, MD local commuting area,which includes the District of Columbia and Baltimore City; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery, Howard, Harford,Charles, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore; Adams County in Pennsylvania; City of Alexandria, VA; Virginia counties of Arlington, Stafford, Prince William, and Fairfax and all cities existing in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. Fairview Heights IL - All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Fairview Heights, IL local commuting area, which includes the Illinois counties of St. Clair Madison, Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Washington, IL, Perry, Randolph, Monroe; and the Missouri counties of Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Genevieve, Warren County, Washington, MO; the Downers Grove, IL local which includes the Illinois counties of Cook County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Grundy County, Kane County Kankakee County, Kendall County, Lake County, LaSalle County, McHenry County, and Will County; the Minneapolis, MN local commuting area, which includes the Minnesota counties of Anoka County, Carver County, Chisago County, Dakota County, Goodhue County, Hennepin County, Isanti County, Le Sueur County, McLeod County, Ramsey County, Rice County, Scott County, Sherburne County, Sibley County, Washington County, Wright County and the Wisconsin Counties of Pierce and Saint Croix. Linthicum, MD - All U.S. Citizens who live or reside in the Fort Meade local commuting area, which includes the District of Columbia and Baltimore City; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery, Howard, Harford, Charles, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore; Adams County in Pennsylvania; City of Alexandria, VA; Virginia counties of Arlington, Stafford, Prince William, and Fairfax and all cities existing in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties. All Other Duty Station Locations - All U.S Citizens within 50 miles of the local commuting area Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Information Technology Test and Evaluation 2. Planning and Evaluating 3. Requirements Analysis 4. Systems Life Cycle 5. Systems Testing and Evaluation Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. 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: Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Enc

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