IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) - DIRECT HIRE with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties You will serve as an IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) - DIRECT HIRE and be responsible for performing systems analysis to ensure fielded capabilities meet operational requirements through Operational Analyses (OAs) and Operational Test and Evaluation (OT&E). This position traces requirements through any solution process until end user capabilities are delivered. In addition, this senior IT Specialist advocates for user requirements to Capability Working Group (CWG) stakeholders by prioritizing program resource needs and articulating current user technology gaps and trends. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert on information systems and services that support operational capabilities. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Coordinating with system sponsors and technical authorities to elicit requirements, identify capability gaps, and recognize performance shortfalls. Creating, scheduling, and coordinating operational tests and evaluations with acquisition agents and end-users to ensure that the resolution is operationally suitable and effective. Providing information system expertise and guidance on current and emerging technologies to Integrated Product Teams. Tracking the operational requirements through different stages of the Systems Engineering 'V' for varied acquisitions. Reviewing technical proposals for contract awards, considering sponsor and technical requirements, vendor performance, and contract specifications. The duties above are written at the highest grade level. If selected at the lower grade level, responsibilities will increase and assignments will become more complex as your training and experience progresses. Requirements Conditions of Employment All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. Key Requirements: Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See A one-year probationary period may be required. Suitable for Federal employment determined by background investigation. This position requires a Secret clearance. Qualifications SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. To qualify for the Grade 12, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-11, it must include: Assist with managing IT projects for an organization; AND Assist with acquisition strategies for managing complex tasks from inception to award and closure; AND Provides solutions to customer requirements, applications, and interactive functions; AND Assist with developing project budget and resource proposals for new systems and the operations and maintenance of production systems; AND Identifying capability gaps for end-users. To qualify for the Grade 13, you must have at least one year of experience equal or equivalent to the GS-12, it must include: Executing information technology projects from initiation to sustainment to fulfill established requirements that meet specified missions; AND Managing processes across the information systems/services life cycle to ensure Information Technology capabilities meet current and future organizational and enterprise missions; AND Developing operational requirements to plan capabilities and propose acquisition methods; AND Developing project budget and drafting resource proposals for new systems and the operations and maintenance of production systems; AND Utilizing IT development strategies such as (e.g., Agile, DevSecOps, cloud computing, etc.); AND Resolving identified capability gaps for end-users. AND In addition, to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you 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 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. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional information E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify , including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to . Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment , and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans , Peace Corps , VISTA volunteers , and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. Recruitment incentives may be authorized. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If selection is made below the full performance level, the incumbent may be promoted up to the target grade without further competition, if all legal and regulatory requirements are met and when recommended by the supervisor. However, promotion to the full performance level is not guaranteed and is dependent on successful performance at the lower grade level(s). If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact . Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a ca

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