Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Summary About the Position: Selected applicant will serve as the JPEO-CBRND Chief Information Officer (CIO). This position is assigned to the JPEO-CBRND Headquarters located at Aberdeen Proving Ground (APG), MD. The NH-04 pay band encompasses grades 14 and 15 under the General Schedule (GS) system. This position is eligible for supervisor differential as outlined in the DoD AcqDemo Operating Guide. Responsibilities Serves as the technical expert and advisor to JPEO-CBRND senior leaders on matters relating to information management requirements, systems, and policy. Defines the organization's overall IT architecture and software requirements. Responsible for Knowledge Management activities, storage, and structure for the Command. Serves as the organizational technical authority on information systems management and implementation as well as the primary conduit to the Regional Network Enterprise Center. Represents the organization at various boards, conferences, and meetings with higher headquarters on matters dealing with the implementation of planned IT architectural changes and advances. Formulates, justifies, and executes the organization’s Information Technology (IT) budget. Performs the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties. Oversees the development of Risk Management Framework (RMF) and associated cybersecurity requirements ensuring compliance with DoD and Army policies and guidance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for AcqDemo Business and Technical Management Career Path (NH) to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below based on the grade level required of the position being filled: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the competencies. In addition to the IOR requirements above, you must meet the Specialized Requirements below. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience is defined as: 1) Implement system designs for Information Technology (IT) programs to include hardware, software, communication systems, and networks; 2) Execute the IT budget by allocating resources to achieve mission goals; 3) Analyze information systems to ensure compliance with government policies and procedures; and 4) Lead a team of IT professionals by prioritizing/assigning work, assessing performance, and developing subordinates. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (NH-03)/GS-13. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Direct deposit of pay is required. Relocation Incentive may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive may be authorized. Student loan repayment may be authorized. Advanced Leave Accrual may be authorized (new Federal employees only). Position requires a Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 34 - Information Technology Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. This is not a remote position. Applicants will be expected to report to the identified worksite a minimum of one day a week or more depending on work requirements and supervisory approval. This is a DoD Demonstration Project position. Under the Defense Authorization Act, personnel management demonstration programs are operating in numerous Army activities and various other organizations supported by Army civilian personnel centers. Under the streamlined personnel operations for demonstration projects, the familiar 15 General Schedule grade structure is replaced with broad pay bands that typically encompass a range of grades. For example, acquisition jobs in level NH-IV of broad banding encompass the traditional GS-14 through GS-15 grades. Other initiatives under the demonstration projects include simplified classification, streamlined hiring process, and expanded developmental opportunities. All selections under an announcement must be made within 3 months from the issuance date of the certificate referral list. Information may be requested regarding the vaccination status of selectees for the purposes of implementing workplace safety protocols. For more information, visit https://www.saferfederalworkforce.gov/faq/vaccinations/. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in the vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.