Summary OIG is organized into six operational units: the Immediate Office of the Inspector General, Office of the Counselor, Office of Audits and Evaluations, Office of Healthcare Inspections, Office of Investigations, and Office of Management and Administration. In addition to the Washington, DC, headquarters, OIG has offices located in more than 60 locations throughout the country. Responsibilities Duty locations are limited to the following for this position: Baltimore, MD; Dallas, TX; Denver/Aurora, CO; Durham, NC; Kansas City, MO; Pittsburgh, PA; Portland, OR; San Diego, CA; Seattle, WS; Spokane; Washington, DC; Atlanta, GA; Austin, TX; Bay Pines, FL; Chicago ,IL; Frederick, MD; Manchester, NH. Current OIG Employees will remain at their current duty location. As a Information Technology Specialist (DATAMGT), you will: Provide OIG components with comprehensive data analysis support. Work closely with VA and other governmental and private sector agencies to obtain databases and files for OIG use that will improve staff output, provide better product, and increase productivity within the OIG. Coordinate implementation of database designs and modifications of design characteristics in response to complex performance problems, changing customer requirements, or rapidly evolving or constantly changing database systems. Lead project teams in response to requests for data analysis support; plans and coordinates project design, development, and implementation including new data management schema, data structures, and access strategies in alignment with specific requests and overall OIG mission requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your re´sume´. Key Requirements: Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be a U.S. Citizen or U.S. National. - A probationary or trial period may be required. Continued employment is contingent upon supervisory certification that continued employment will benefit the Federal Service; the certification will occur no less than 30 days before the end of the probationary/trial period. - Must successfully complete a background investigation. - Public Trust - Background Investigation will be required. - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. - Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. - Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. - Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. - Obtain and use a Government-issued purchase card for business-related travel. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience for the GS-13, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Performing computer programming using analytics software for working with large data files; AND Applying automated data processing standards and techniques, such as data validation, documentation, program testing, or programming procedures; AND Provisioning, deploying, or utilizing Azure cloud assets, such as Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, etc; AND Coaching or mentoring others on problem solving, work methods, and best practices in database programming. Specialized Experience for the GS-12, you must have one year (full 52 weeks) of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Performing computer programming using analytics software for working with large data files; AND Applying automated data processing standards and techniques, such as data validation, documentation, program testing, or programming procedures; AND Provisioning, deploying, or utilizing Azure cloud assets, such as Synapse Analytics, Azure Data Lake Storage, etc. In addition to meeting specialized experience, at the GS-13 level, individuals must have experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, and Technical Competence. In addition to meeting specialized experience, at the GS-12 level, individuals must have experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Interpersonal Skills, Reasoning, and Teamwork. For the required proficiency levels and competency definitions, please see the following link:Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210 In addition to the above requirements, you must meet the following time-in-grade requirement, if applicable: For the GS-13, you must have been at the GS-12 level for 52 weeks. For the GS-12, you must have been at the GS-11 level for 52 weeks. Time After Competitive Appointment: Candidates who are current Federal employees serving on a nontemporary competitive appointment must have served at least three months in that appointment. Education Additional Information - We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. Applicants who apply for this position may be considered for other positions within the Office of Inspector General that require the same knowledge, skills, and abilities. - This is a non-bargaining unit position. - We offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. - Office assignment may be at one of the locations listed on the announcement subject to availability and OIG management discretion.
