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Office of the Chief of the National Guard Bureau Information Technology Specialist (Policy Plan and Information Security in Arlington, Virginia
Summary About the Position: This position is located with the National Guard Bureau Joint Staff, NGB-J6, CIO Directorate, Arlington, Virginia. About the Surrounding Area: Situated in Northern Virginia on the south bank of the Potomac River directly across from Washington D.C. Arlington is headquarters to many departments and agencies of the federal government, including the Department of Defense and is the location of many national memorials and museums. Responsibilities Serve as an analyst for maintaining the National Guard Bureau Joint Staff Capital Planning and Investment (CPIC) program through the evaluation of information technology investments as mandated by the Clinger Cohen Act of 1996. Administer Information Technology (IT) strategic planning, capital management, investment control, architecture and infrastructure planning and management, and information security. Interpret and analyze changes to business processes or programs, by investigating and analyzing a variety of unusual problems or conditions associated with information systems requirements and resources. Respond to inquiries and provide support to National Guard users at all levels of management concerning state of the art products to include computer hardware, telecommunication services, and audio-visual systems. Oversee the National Guard Bureau Joint Staff Risk Management Framework (NGBJS RMF) and ensure compliance with information security regulations for all NGBJS IT Systems through periodic reviews and audits. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 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. Basic Requirement for IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC): Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes administer the Information Technology (IT) Portfolio Management and Risk Management Framework to help secure information systems such as computers and networks; communicate complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel; apply network systems management methods such as end to end systems performance monitoring, network architecture and topology; provide structured processes that integrates capital planning, information security, privacy, and risk management activities into the system development lifecycle. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information Assurance Information Technology Architecture Information Technology Capacity Management Information Technology Performance Assessment Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12). 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 Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. 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(n) Digital Technology Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest. This position is eligible for situational telework, including emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework" and regular/recurring telework, IAW current National Guard Bureau telework policy after date of hire. Physical work location included in this announcement is non-negotiable for this position. This is a Defense Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) position as outlined in DoDD 8140.01- Cyberspace Workforce Management. Pursuant with DoDM 8140.03, Section 4, paragraph 4.2.PROCEDURES, sub paragraphs a.(2)(a) and a.(2)(b), the incumbent of this position must achieve the foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to this position, in accordance with DoDI 8140.02; and must also achieve the resident qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to this position, in accordance with DoDI 8140.02.