Summary This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the Joint Staff Enterprise compliance with Federal and DoD IT Portfolio Management policy.. Responsibilities As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist (Policy and Planning) with responsibility as the IT Portfolio Manager. Develop policy to support Joint Staff reporting requirements in information technology management systems such as the DoD IT Portfolio Repository (DITPR) Serve as the organizational SME when interpreting DoD 8115.01 and 8115.02 guidance and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies for IT Portfolio Management (PfM) and developing appropriate guidance, standard operating procedures and instructions for Joint Staff wide implementation Coordinate with Joint Staff Comptroller's office to ensure alignment with both its POM coordination and SNaP-IT reporting of IT Investment funding Manage CIO Governance Secretariat activities, informing the Joint Staff community/stakeholders of IT resource decisions; and collaborates across the Joint Staff and with external organizations in order to attain intended objectives and outcomes in a timely fashion Make recommendations necessary to support DoDAF, and DODIN architecture changes throughout all phases of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Integrated Life Cycle Management (ILCM) Framework, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and PPB&E Maintain an up-to date repository of the DoD-required information about Joint Staff IT investments to support risk/value analysis and to support financial planning and programming activities within Joint Staff comptroller resource management processes using DOD IT Investment Portal (DITIP) Access eAcquisition, EMASS, DAI, EBAS and Remedy systems to analyze JS IT Investment requirements Evaluate the impact emerging technology will have on business needs and practices and takes into consideration the organization's financial and other resources while developing capital investment plans designed to meet changing IT needs of the organization Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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: Formulating IT investment policy; Providing expert advice and guidance on IT Portfolio Management policy; Applying policy and planning concepts, interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines, performance management and measurement methods and tools in order to motivate directorates to establish priorities for IT investments, build business cases, demonstrate total cost of investment, and establish metrics and associated performance measurement tools. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. 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. This position is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Acquisition C (Communications-Computer Systems) Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Education Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: This position is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Acquisition C (Communications-Computer Systems) Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. FINANCIAL MANAGEMENT: Selectee or incumbent must be able to obtain the appropriate certification level for their position. This is a Financial Management Level 3 Certified position. IAW Public Law 112-81 and DoD Policy the incumbent shall comply with the requirements of DoD FM Certification program within the allotted time frame. Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered. Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
