Job summary

Serves as the Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/DATASCIENTIST) in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ location. The primary purpose of this position is to manage information resources, business relationships, and information technology (IT) programs in support of DeCA's business mission and goals. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Major duties

This position is located in the Operations and Infrastructure Support Directorate, Information Technology Group, Enterprise Data Services Division. The incumbent is involved in a wide range of IT management activities that extend and apply to the entire Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) organization. This includes strategic planning, Risk Management Framework (RMF), policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, auditing, and information security management. Depending on the scope and nature of the special projects, the incumbent would work directly with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for certain projects. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Qualification

In accordance with the Individual Occupational Requirements, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement. This experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of cyber secure IT services throughout an organization. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT system specific cyber security and RMF issues, process challenges, and timeline progress. Applying interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, IT/ system architecture supporting RMF, new IT developments and applications, emerging technologies and their applications to cyber security processes, IT security concepts, standards and methods and project management principles, methods, and practices. Developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments. Developing and implementing workable approaches to IT RMF documentation, secure cyber practices, IT-related process and policy initiatives. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social).Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-15: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-14. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Accountability Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Human Capital Management IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) IT Policy and Planning (PLCYPLN) Leadership Requirements Analysis (DATAMGT) Strategic Thinking Technical Competence Overtime: Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency Remote work eligible: No.

Education

You may not use education to qualify for this position. Transcripts: REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required as an IOR. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Evaluations

HR reviews your resume and supporting documents to determine if you meet the qualifications and requirements, and to determine if you meet the eligibility/eligibilities you selected. Your questionnaire score is a preliminary measure of how well your background matches the competencies. If you submit multiple resumes, the last one received is used for this evaluation and sent to the hiring manager if you are referred for selection consideration. At a minimum, your resume MUST contain your name, address, and contact information, and the following for each listed job experience: Job title; Series and grade, if it is a federal civilian position; Employer's name and address; Employment beginning and ending dates (Month/Year); Number of hours worked per week, and Description of duties performed. DO NOT send a list of competencies or skills in place of a description of the duties performed. HR refers qualified and appointable applicants to the hiring manager for selection consideration In accordance with DeCA's Merit Promotion Plan. Selections are subject to restrictions of the DoD referral system for displaced employees. 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. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the (RGP) eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) (PPP MSP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the(MSP) (PPP MSP) eligibility. If you are claiming MSP (PPP MSP) and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.