IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING/PLCYPLN) with Security Clearance

Duties This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. Position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. As a IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING/PLCYPLN) at the GG-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: * Supports transformation projects and mission area specific analytical process and tool development for JS interoperability initiatives with the Armed Forces (Services). * Serves as a catalyst for creative engineering/computer scientist analytical reasoning to integrate new technology capabilities and opportunities to develop more effective and responsive intelligence. * Supports planning of AI implementation and observing outcome of experiments. May serve as liaison with those who conduct experiments, attend meetings, participates in discussions for incumbent to make recommendations that will benefit the organization. * Represents the organization at technical forums as the JS J6 technical expert required and may lead a team(s) on special projects or studies of considerable scope and depth critical to the resolution of complex issues and problems. * Develops materials and makes presentations to Senior Leadership as required. Assures online warehousing of all related information, data, documentation, and decisions are well-organized and easily retrievable repository for historical purposes. Verify currency and accuracy of all related information. * Provides integrated and comprehensive process and organizational advice and assistance, both individually and in briefings. Determines areas in which consolidation would be beneficial, and presents recommendations to JS leadership. Requirements Conditions of Employment * Student Loan Repayment may be negotiated. * Must be a U.S. Citizen * Occasional Travel * Work Schedule: Full-time * Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service * Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation * May be required to successfully complete a probationary period * Overtime: Occasionally * Tour of Duty: Flexible * Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized * Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt * Financial Disclosure: Not Required * Telework Eligibility: Position is NOT eligible for regular recurring Telework; (Situational/ including Emergency and OPM prescribed only). * Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes * Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. * Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance * Student Loan Repayment may be negotiated. Qualifications You may qualify at the GG 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: * Applying principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of the Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning IT program, including oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities. * Applying policy technical experience with Artificial Intelligence/Machine Learning, Data Science/data architecture/analysis/engineering, ZT (ICAM), DevSecOps, and Cloud computing. * Understanding the developments and new IT applications of information technology (hardware, software, telecommunications), emerging technologies and their applications to business processes, and applications and implementation of information systems to meet organizational requirements. * Utilizing research techniques to assemble, review, analyze, interpret, and effectively and concisely report relevant information, data sources, and data in the development of IT studies and projects. * Identifying and analyzing problems, applying sound reasoning to arrive at conclusions, finding alternative solutions to complex problems, and distinguishing between relevant and irrelevant information to make logical judgements 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as 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. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Other Notes: RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: 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; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov) ) * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered. How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx 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. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information. * Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibil