Summary About the Position: Serves as the Team Lead Information Technology (IT) Specialist within the IT Directorate which is involved in Configuration Management and Software Quality Assurance (QA) Testing activities and supports all aspects of the agile software development pipeline. This position will be filled on a permanent basis. Responsibilities As an Lead Information Technology Specialist (System Analysis/ Application Software), you will: This position is responsible for the establishment of baselines, tracking and controlling changes, and establishing and maintain the integrity of all baselines. Identifies productivity standards and metrics for the IT Directorate in analyzing, developing and recommending the establishment of standards for life cycle Software Testing and Quality Assurance Management. Provides updates and insights on the latest project developments to mid-level and senior management. Ensures baselines are accessible only to authorized users and integrates them into the knowledge management system. Requirements Conditions of Employment Other Requirements: Click here for expanded definitions. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination. Direct deposit of pay is required. The employee may be required to perform Temporary Duty Travel (TDY) up to 25% of the time. Required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DOD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19-DEC-2005 (incorporating Change 4, 10 Nov 2015). Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify for the GS-12, applicants must identify in their resume that they possess one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-11) or equivalent. Specialized experience is defined as experience that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled such as: Providing technical assistance to customers to resolve operational issues; Coordinate and/or brief all functional users within the command to establish and implement proper Configuration Management procedures; analyzing information systems' capabilities to provide recommendations for operational improvements; Lead a team of IT professionals by providing guidance and coaching on problem-solving methods, work practices, and procedures; performing in-depth analysis of automated and manual testing related to applications to accomplish design goals. AND Possess experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed: 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. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Communications and Media Planning and Evaluating Teaching Others Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). If you are a current Federal employee, you must include your play plan, series and grade in your work experiences(s) on your resume submission and/or upload supporting documentation (within-grade increase SF50) to show that you meet the time-in-grade requirement. In addition, if you step reflect '00', you must include your current salary for each position. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Career Program (CP) 34 position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. This position is in the AFGE bargaining unit. This is not a drug tested position. This is not an emergency essential position. Equal employment opportunity policy: The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor. To learn more, please consult the following resources: Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) office at OPM or Office of Equal Opportunity.
