Summary This position is located in Defense Information Systems Agency, ACQ/SERVICES PEO (SD31). Responsibilities Serves as the systems engineering architect in developing information architecture or modifications there to, or participates in the development of Department wide or Federal architectural policy, guidelines, frameworks and implementations for cloud. Serves as organizational or ad hoc team leader. Defines financial support requirements, proposed schedules, and management support needed. Directs and performs complex in-depth system engineering trade off analyses among alternative technical strategies to achieve information management capabilities. Provides advice and guidance on infrastructure architectural matters of such difficulty that leading experts disagree as to the proper approach to, or probable outcome of significant and far-reaching development efforts. Conceives, initiates, and monitors policies, programs, and projects dealing with challenging problems in the speciality area. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Basic Requirements: For the GG-854 and GG-855 Professional Engineering Series: Degree: professional engineering. To be acceptable, the curriculum must: (1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or (2) include differential and integral calculus and courses (more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry) in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR Combination of education and experience -- college-level education, training, and/or technical experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering, and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: Professional registration Written Test Specified academic courses Related curriculum - With this criteria, applicants also need verification of employment from a supervisor stating you have performed professional engineering duties. For more detailed information on the above criteria, please go to http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800/ For the GG-1550 Computer Science Series: Bachelor's degree in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. Qualifying Experience: For the GG-15, you must have at least one year of qualifying experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to the GG-14 grade level in the Federal service, or comparable in difficulty and responsibility to GG-14 if outside the Federal service, is required. Qualifying experience is defined as Experience Developing, implementing and managing software development, acquisition, licensing, maintenance, databases, data management, software architecture, and IT architecture. In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirements, qualified applicants must also possess the quality of experience as it relates to how closely or to what extent an applicant's background, recency of experience, education, and training are relevant to the duties and responsibilities of the announced position. Candidates must clearly demonstrate the possession of knowledge, skills and abilities, or competencies necessary to successfully perform the work of the position at the appropriate level to be qualified for the position. Applicants must describe how their experience meets the competencies within the body of the resume. No separate statements addressing KSA's or competencies are required. Qualification and time-in-grade requirements must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Education SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR QUALIFIED EXPERIENCE: There is no substitution of education for the specialized experience requirement at this grade level. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . Additional Information Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. A one year probationary or trial period may be required. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Moving costs MAY be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. This position is covered under DoD Manual 8140 which will be subject to future Cyber Workforce requirements as defined by the Manual. For more information on veterans' preference click here. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Engineering Technical Management Functional Area at the Foundational Functional Tier Within 36 months of entry in to this position, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisitin Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Managment (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
