Information Technology Spec

U.S. Coast Guard (DOHS); Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 122,000 - 158,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

U.S. Coast Guard (DOHS) in Washington, DC seeks an Information Technology Specialist (GS-2210) at GS-13 to develop acquisition policies for IT and Software programs across their lifecycles.

The role includes advising senior management on program status, guiding major and non-major IT initiatives, and ensuring compliance with DHS and Coast Guard policy while strengthening cybersecurity and program protection efforts.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail; ensures thorough, accurate work.
• Customer service; communicates with stakeholders and users.
• Oral communication; clear, effective verbal presentations.
• Problem solving; analyzes information and proposes solutions.

Responsibilities

• Develop, oversee, and maintain IT acquisition policies for major and non-major IT/software programs.
• Advise senior management on the status of IT products and software programs.
• Support cybersecurity and program protection within IT/software programs.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral communication

Problem solving

Job description

Summary

This vacancy is for a GS-2210-13, Information Technology Spec located in the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, OFFICE OF ACQ SUPT and SYS ENG POLICY and PROCESSES -CG-924 in WASHINGTON, District of Columbia.

Overview

Accepting applications
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Location: Washington, DC
1 vacancy
No matching locations found.
Work site options

Telework eligible: Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

Remote job: No

Relocation expenses reimbursed: No

Salary: $121,785 – $158,322 per year

Pay scale & grade: GS 13

Promotion potential: None

Work schedule: Full-time

Travel Required: Not required

Appointment type: Permanent

Occupations and job series: 2210 Information Technology Management

Supervisory status: No

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service

Represented by a union: No

Drug test: No

Security clearance: Not Required

Position sensitivity and risk: Non-sensitive (NS)/Low Risk. Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.

Background check type: Suitability/Fitness

Financial disclosure required: No

Announcement number: 27-13085520-HQ-YA-DE

Control number: 890801600

The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Open to all U.S. Citizens. This position will be filled through Direct Hire Authority (DHA). All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration. The “Rule of Three”, Category Rating, Veterans Preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.

Duties

You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist and be responsible for developing acquisition policies for Information Technology and Software major and non-major acquisition programs. You will assist in the oversight of these programs in their development, integration, sustainment, and enhancement of IT and software acquisition programs throughout the programs’ lifecycles. You will advise senior management on the status of major and non-major IT product and software programs.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include:

• Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain adaptive acquisition policies and processes for Coast Guard acquisition programs that ensure effective and efficient acquisition and lifecycle management of major and non-major IT/Software systems, platforms, and services in support of Coast Guard missions.
• Assist Coast Guard IT/Software acquisition programs through all phases of the acquisition life cycle. Provide clarifications and interpretation of DHS and CG systems acquisition policy and guidance to assist programs and projects with meeting the requirements and supporting programs for CG and DHS program acquisition reviews.
• Support acquisition governance through oversight, insight, and foresight perform continued analysis of programs’ cost, schedule, and performance. Monitor program planning and ensure compliance with major and non-major systems acquisition policies and procedures at each milestone for all programs.
• Research policies, processes and procedures to improve implementation of IT/Software acquisition programs.
• Support cybersecurity and program protection implementation within major and non-major IT/Software programs.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information

Conditions of employment

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume:

• Social Security Number (SSN)
• Date of Birth (DOB)
• Photos of yourself (if included on your resume you will not be considered for this position)
• Personal information: such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc.

Key Requirements:

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be registered or exempt from the Selective Service. See www.sss.gov
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. Selected applicant must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation. This position requires a Basic Background clearance.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit.

The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office.

++USA Hire Assessment:++ After submitting your application, if an additional assessment is required, you will receive an email invitation. Please note that this assessment must be completed within the 3-day window specified in the email.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

++NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.++

Specialized experience may include the following:

• Experience analyzing customer IT contract and resource requirements and recommending solutions;
• Applying advanced IT acquisition and procurement principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices; and
• Researching and providing recommendations on all aspects of IT lifecycle system development, integration, maintenance, and customer support.

NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

For all positions, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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