Summary This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer. Responsibilities You will analyze and refine systems requirements. You will perform analysis to define opportunities for new or improved business solutions. You will conducts feasibility studies and trade-off analyses and prepare business cases for the application of IT solutions. You will develop plans to implement, test, deploy, and train for each software/functionality release. You will enforce configuration management, change control and information assurance security principles. You will design or conduct analytical studies or other research. You will develop government Statements of Work (SOW), Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE) and Business Case Analysis (BCA) or Abbreviated Systems Decision Papers (ASDP). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate one year of Information Technology (IT) related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Reviewing customer practices and IT systems to ensure operating procedures are followed. 2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Analyzes clients/customer requirements of current software and hardware problems and ensures changes in the requirements are addressed. 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Presenting information to end users on IT related issues (i.e., identify security violations and recommend corrective actions, viruses and spillages, etc.). 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency includes: Identifying and solving problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources that provide several alternatives. Investigate customer/client request and ensure the most viable solutions are being used to resolve problems GS-9 In addition to the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-7 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Assisting customers with the troubleshooting and installation of current systems; 2) Coordinating the installation of new products or equipment (e.g. servers, computers, firewalls, etc.); 3) Identifying security violations and recommending corrective actions; 4) Demonstrating technical proficiency in information technology systems; 5) Providing proficient systems analysis related to but not limited to data analytics, systems documentation, users & learning support, and testing; and 6) Translating technical specifications into integrated systems for business processes. GS-7 In addition to the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-5 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following 1) Assisting customers with the troubleshooting of hardware; 2) Planning and coordinating the installation of equipment (e.g. computers, etc.); 3) Demonstrating a working knowledge of information technology systems; 4) Handling or performing tasks related to systems analysis related to but not limited to data analytics, systems documentation, users & learning support, and testing; and 5) Implementing technical specifications into systems for business processes. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Applicants may qualify with the following education in lieu of the specialized experience qualification: For GS-9 A master's or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR 2 full years (36 hours) of progressively higher graduate level education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. For GS-7 1 full year (18 hours) of graduate level education from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management; or, graduate education that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. OR A bachelor's degree with superior academic achievement (see job opportunity announcement for additional information) from an accredited or pre-accredited institution in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management, and my education has equipped me with the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of this position as described in the job opportunity announcement. DEGREE AUDITS ARE NOT AN ACCEPTABLE SUBSTITUTE FOR TRANSCRIPTS. Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. This announcement uses the Certain Personnel of the DoD direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. This position is eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PHYSICAL DEMANDS The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Some employees may carry light items such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle during TDY. The work does not require any special physical effort. WORK ENVIRONMENT The work area is adequately lighted heated and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Some employees may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.