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Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will provide expert guidance and leadership in information technology planning, design and implementation, and life cycle management of technology. Responsibilities As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Provides expert guidance and leadership in information technology planning, design and implementation, and life cycle management of technology. Collaborates with stakeholders, including product managers, designers, and other engineering team members to architect, design, and implement digital solutions for DMA. Partners with the enterprise Engineering and Mission Networks teams within the MS Component to ensure that recommendations for technical direction align with the organization's enterprise architecture and takes future requirements into account. Translates business requirements into technical architectures, data models, and designs. Ensures alignment between the business operational strategies and technical solutions. Provides recommendations and technical road maps for proposed solutions. Develops proof of concepts and proposes solutions based on the latest digital technologies. Provides hands-on technical leadership to the enterprise Architecture and Requirements team(s), including acquisition reviews and mentorship. Co-leads and participates in technology evaluations and selections to ensure the use of best practices and the most suitable technologies. Identifies, analyzes, and resolves program support deficiencies, and recommends improvements. Estimates budgets for different development projects. Documents and shares best practice knowledge for new solutions. Advocates for process improvements and helping develop solutions. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service: Experience and expert knowledge in the modeling approaches that may include, Business Process Modeling, data architecture approaches (e.g., The Open Group Architecture Framework (TOGAF), Department of Defense Architecture Framework (DODAF), ITIL, industry standards and best practices). Experience in leading a team of IT professionals skilled in Security Engineering, Cloud Infrastructure and Services, Enterprise SW, (O365-J), Enterprise Architecture, and IT Systems and Business Analysis, and IT Requirements development and execution. Experience and expert knowledge in cloud technologies; development, security and operations (DevSecOps); and continuous integration, continuous delivery (CICD). 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. This position has an individual occupational requirement (IOR) which must be met in order to qualify for this position. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. 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: RISK DESIGNATION LEVEL: Tier 5: High Risk, Critical sensitive This position has been identified as covered by DoD 8570.1-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain and/or hold IAM Ill certification(s) within 6 months of employment. Failure to maintain IAM Ill certification(s) and comply with background investigations may result in the termination of employment. DCWF Category 1: 651 - Enterprise Architect - Systems Architecture/Proficiency Level: Advanced DCWF Category 1: 804 - IT Portfolio Manager /Proficiency Level: Advanced DCWF Category 1: 802 - IT Project Manager /Proficiency Level: Advanced 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).