IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate experience as an IT technical advisor:

GS-14: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate: Experience (1) directing and performing in-depth analyses of potential technical solutions including consideration of technical implications, compatibility with existing IT networks/systems, security, enterprise architecture, and costs; (2) defining and implementing scalable cloud-based modern application and/or data architectures via Agile product delivery; (3) defining and implementing Development, Security, and Operations standards and capabilities for automation, Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, testing, monitoring, and infrastructure-as-code with a focus on data and/or analytic product use cases; and (4) working with internal and external stakeholders to establish and refine systems and practices to manage data as a business asset.


GS-15: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level at the GS-14 in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience (1) planning and coordinating complex systems design, development, and implementation, overseeing support for programs, and resolving technical and management issues with innovative problem-solving; (2) defining and leading the implementation of modern delivery standards and capabilities, including Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery, test automation, monitoring, and Infrastructure-as-Code for a platform or enterprise; (3) leading the design and implementation of scalable cloud-based modern application and/or data architectures via Agile product delivery; and (4) developing relationships with partner organizations through trust and consensus-building to drive successful outcomes amid conflicting goals and regulatory changes.

In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

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.

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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.