INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

US-Defense-Security-Cooperation-Agenc; Arlington (VA); On-site; USD 90,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Security Cooperation Agency is seeking a professional to analyze IT investments, align projects with the agency's mission, and evaluate acquisition methodologies and ROI. The incumbent will serve as the operational Product Owner, translate business requirements into user stories, define acceptance criteria, and support UAT for enterprise tools.

Experience includes coordinating IT governance, preparing technical packages, and briefing executives.

Qualifications

• One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service.
• Operational Product Owner experience preferred.
• Translating business processes into user stories and acceptance criteria.
• Coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for enterprise workflow tools.
• Coordinating IT governance bodies and preparing materials for executive stakeholders.

Skills

Product Owner

Business requirements

User stories

Acceptance testing

UAT coordination

Job description

This position is part of the Defense Security Cooperation Agency, Defense Security Cooperation Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for conducting analysis of IT investments to include alignment to mission, acquisition methodology used, compliance to policies and guidance, and return on investment.

You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Serving as the operational Product Owner; OR
• Primary operational POC representing business requirements to technical developer teams; including translating business processes into user stories, defining acceptance criteria, and coordinating User Acceptance Testing (UAT) for enterprise workflow tools; OR
• Coordinating and supporting IT governance bodies and review boards, including preparing meeting agendas, compiling technical packages, and documenting decision outcomes for Executive level stakeholders; OR
• Compiling, analyzing, and synthesizing program metrics from various systems to draft standard operating procedures, reports, and informational briefings for Executive level Stakeholders

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.