IT Specialist (ENTARCH) AD-2210-00 (GS-15 equiv) FPL AD-00 (GS-15 equiv)

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Chief Technology Office, Organization Services Division (OSD). OSD coordinates technology support to meet customer needs through efficient and effective enterprise architecture, IT decision-making, and IT planning and management services.

Major duties

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200 application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist (ENTARCH) AD-2210-00 (GS-15 equiv), you will be responsible for: Developing and maintaining IT standards and policy with regular updates based on changing business requirements, technology evolution, and new/emerging standards. Developing short and long-range plans for the development of IT systems, while keeping senior management abreast of substantive issues relating to system development and integration with enterprise legacy systems. Prioritizing, assigning, reviewing, and approving work relative to programs and projects ensuring work quality and acceptability and the successful achievement of deadlines and milestones. Developing short and long-range plans for the development and maintenance of the Enterprise architecture, while keeping senior management abreast of substantive issues relating to system development and integration with existing enterprise systems. Communicating verbally and in writing developing recommendations, writing, and presenting written agreements and policy guidance, briefing recommendations and program concepts, and coordinating with points of contact at all grade levels.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the AD-00 (GS-15 equivalent), if you possess the specialize experience, education, or a combination of the two. Specialized Experience for the AD-00-(GS-15 equivalent) One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a AD-00 (GS-14 equivalent) performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience developing, implementing, and governing an organization-wide Enterprise Architecture (EA) program to ensure the alignment of IT investments with strategic business outcomes and compliance with federal or private equivalent mandates. 2. Experience directing the life-cycle management of multifaceted federal or private sector equivalent IT programs, to include leading technical teams, overseeing large-scale acquisitions, and driving the transition of current state systems to modern, secure, cloud-native architectures 3. Experience serving as a primary technical advisor on IT modernization and architecture to senior executive leaders, which includes developing strategic briefings, defending program budgets, and communicating complex technical strategy to internal and external stakeholders. Basic Experience Requirements Example (IT Specialist GS-12 and Above GS or Equivalent): For positions at the GS-12, GS-13, GS-14, or GS-15 grade levels, applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies, in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills. You must possess IT-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the nine competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e., 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. 3. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 5. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 6. 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. 7. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. 8. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 9. Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. Applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies, in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills. You must possess IT-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the seventeen competencies listed below. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Knowledge of quantitative and qualitative techniques to evaluate, assess, and improve the functions and management of systems and programs in conformance with IT standards and policies. 2. Skill to provide technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on IT issues. 3. Knowledge of project management and security principles, methods, and practices to develop plans and schedules, estimate resource requirements, define milestones and deliverables, monitor activities, and evaluate and report on accomplishments 4. Ability to plan and lead efforts to develop, execute, and implement the transition and future state of architecture, standards, and interoperability for Department or organization level Enterprise Architecture.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must submit a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, please click Foreign Education.

Requirements

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

• your performance and conduct;
• the needs and interests of the agency;
• whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
• whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Key Requirements:

• Must be a US Citizen.
• Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
• Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
• May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Relocation expenses will not be paid.

You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.