Summary Serves as a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) (Chief, Enterprise Data Services) GS-14 in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ location. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the EDS Division Chief, leading the planning, implementation, and oversight of enterprise IT operations, including cybersecurity, data management, server and network infrastructure, and enterprise architecture compliance. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Responsibilities As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) (Chief, Enterprise Data Services) GS-14 you will be responsible for the following duties: Serve as the EDS Division Chief, leading the planning, implementation, and oversight of enterprise IT operations, including cybersecurity, data management, server and network infrastructure, and enterprise architecture compliance. Lead, mentor, and collaborate with multidisciplinary IT and cybersecurity teams, fostering a culture of technical excellence, operational efficiency, workforce development, and continuous improvement. Manage risk, authorization, and continuous monitoring to maintain ATO and support rapid technology adoption while enforcing IT policies, procedures, and RMF processes aligned with DoD and DeCA guidance. Establish and coordinate IT governance frameworks, working groups, and councils to ensure accountability, data integrity, and compliance. Oversee compliance with DoD and federal IT governance frameworks, including RMF, Zero Trust Architecture, DISA STIGs, FedRAMP (as applicable), and DoD Cloud Computing SRG across all data center operations. Establish IT governance frameworks and collaborate with stakeholders, including DoD CIO and mission partners, to align strategies for enterprise architecture, cloud migration, and AI adoption. Drive performance measurement and reporting for IT operations and data services, including the development of metrics, dashboards, audits, and reports to inform leadership and ensure compliance with federal, DoD, and DeCA policies. Read the entire job announcement. Focus on the following sections to understand whether or not you qualify for the position. This critical information is found under: Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To Qualify for a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) (Chief, Enterprise Data Services) at the GS-14 Level your resume and supporting documentation must support: applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of a Chief, Enterprise Data Services. This experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include: Leading IT operations and cybersecurity teams, including supervising staff responsible for enterprise servers, network storage, application processing systems, and ensuring mission-critical system availability and security. Implementing enterprise IT architecture and modernization initiatives, including designing, integrating, and deploying hardware, software, and network systems in compliance with Enterprise Architecture standards. Directing cybersecurity compliance and risk management efforts, including Risk Management Framework (RMF) operations, account and change management policies, audit logging, and adherence to DoD and Federal cybersecurity requirements. Managing enterprise data services, including database administration, data retention, STIG compliance, lifecycle management, and providing technical guidance to ensure operational alignment across IT systems and projects. Leading cross-functional teams and collaborating with stakeholders to plan, coordinate, and execute IT projects, ensuring integration, performance, and mission success across the Defense Commissary Agency. You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date: Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-14: You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-13. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non-temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority. As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies: Communication Data and Content Management (ENTARCH) Enterprise Architecture IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) Minimum Qualifications for GS-14 Strategic Thinking Strategic Workforce Planning Overtime: Occasional. Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt. Bargaining Unit Status: Not Covered. Obligated Position: No. Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered: No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible: Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor/Agency. Remote work eligible: No. Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Transcripts. REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required as an IOR. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree/diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities. Additional Information Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and/or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility/eligibilities. HR does not select or change your eligibility/eligibilities for you, regardless of the supporting documents you submit. You are considered ONLY for the eligibility or eligibilities you select and for which you provide all required supporting documents. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility. If you have questions about which eligibility/eligibilities apply to you, contact the HR POC listed on this announcement.
