IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0300/gs-2210-information-technology-management-series/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/07/2024

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position.

You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-12) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility.
Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes:

• Subject matter expert in system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability.
• Performing needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions.
• Act as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully.
• Work with other service managers and product owners to balance and prioritize services to meet overall customer requirements, constraints, and objectives.
• Managing test assets, test resources, and test personnel to ensure effective completion of test events.
• Interpreting and translating customer requirements into operational capabilities.

LOCAL COMMUTING AREA CONSIDERATIONS
Local Commuting Distance:
Quantico, VA - All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the MCB Quantico local commuting area, which includes the Virginia counties of Albemarle, Arlington, Caroline, Chesterfield, Culpeper, Fairfax, Fauquier, Greene, Hanover, Henrico, King George, Loudoun, Louisa, Madison, Orange, Prince William, Spotsylvania and Stafford Counties, and the cities of Alexandria, Fairfax, Fredericksburg, Manassas, Manassas Park, and Richmond; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Calvert, Charles, Frederick, Howard, Montgomery, Prince George's and Saint Mary's; District of Columbia; and all cities existing in Virginia or Maryland within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.

Hanover, MD - All U.S. Citizens who live or reside in Hanover, MD local commuting area,which includes the District of Columbia and Baltimore City; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery, Howard, Harford,Charles, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore; Adams County in
Pennsylvania; City of Alexandria, VA; Virginia counties of Arlington, Stafford, Prince William, and Fairfax and all cities existing in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.

Fairview Heights IL - All U.S. Citizens who reside or currently employed in the Fairview Heights, IL local commuting area, which includes the Illinois counties of St. Clair Madison, Bond, Calhoun, Clinton, Jersey, Macoupin, Montgomery, Washington, IL, Perry, Randolph, Monroe; and the Missouri counties of Crawford, Franklin, Jefferson, Lincoln, St. Charles, St. Francois, St. Louis City, St. Louis County, St. Genevieve, Warren County, Washington, MO; the Downers Grove, IL local which includes the Illinois counties of Cook County, DeKalb County, DuPage County, Grundy County, Kane County Kankakee County, Kendall County, Lake County, LaSalle County, McHenry County, and Will County; the Minneapolis, MN local commuting area, which includes the Minnesota counties of Anoka County, Carver County, Chisago County, Dakota County, Goodhue County, Hennepin County, Isanti County, Le Sueur County, McLeod County, Ramsey County, Rice County, Scott County, Sherburne County, Sibley County, Washington County, Wright County and the Wisconsin Counties of Pierce and Saint Croix.

Linthicum, MD - All U.S. Citizens who live or reside in the Fort Meade local commuting area, which includes the District of Columbia and Baltimore City; Maryland counties of Anne Arundel, Prince George, Montgomery, Howard, Harford, Charles, Calvert, Carroll, Frederick and Baltimore; Adams County in Pennsylvania; City of Alexandria, VA; Virginia counties of Arlington, Stafford, Prince William, and Fairfax and all cities existing in Maryland, Virginia, and Pennsylvania within the geographic area bounded by the outer boundaries of the combined areas of the aforementioned counties.

All Other Duty Station Locations - All U.S Citizens within 50 miles of the local commuting area

Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1. Information Technology Test and Evaluation
2. Planning and Evaluating
3. Requirements Analysis
4. Systems Life Cycle
5. Systems Testing and Evaluation