To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes the following:
- Provides input to project planning documents, schedules & technical installation / implementation plans
- Provides input into policies and practices to resolve IT system problems and/or helped research trends and patterns in order develop new policies and practices
- Knowledge of or experience with contracting principles as an IT professional, including development of documents such as work statements, acquisition plans, market research reports, and cost estimates for IT systems and services
- Knowledge of industry-standard and organizationally accepted analysis principles and methods
- Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
- Knowledge of System Development Life Cycle
- Knowledge of Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements
- Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
- Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles
- Knowledge of concepts, terminology, and operations of a wide range of communications media (computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)
- Knowledge of CISCO (or equivalent) equipment to include maintenance and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of radio communication equipment (e.g. satellite, microwave, VHF/HF radio) to include configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Knowledge of an organization’s communications media (e.g., computer and telephone networks, satellite, fiber, wireless)
OR Applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related).
OR A combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements.
If you're substituting education for experience, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.
To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes the following:
- Develops project plans, schedules & technical installation / implementation plans to procure, configure, deploy and maintain IT systems
- Participates in the planning, design and evaluation of projects to deploy IT systems to mobile units (ships, aircraft, portable systems) nationwide or worldwide
- Drafts IT polices and plans
- Proposes new policies and practices in order to resolve specific complex and/or intricate issues and problems or researched trends and patterns in order develop new methods and criteria
- Establishes and tracks criteria to assess program effectiveness
- Monitors and evaluates systems’ compliance with IT security requirements
- Provides advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems
- Knowledge of aircraft and/or shipboard satellite communication and network equipment to include configuration, maintenance and troubleshooting
- Contributing towards cybersecurity program management project tasks and testing network infrastructure contingency and recovery plans
To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes the following:
- Leads teams to develop or oversees the development of requirements, specifications, work statements and other appropriate procurement documents for IT systems, equipment and/or services based on user requirements and an understanding of the underlying technology and the goals of the organization
- Oversees the execution of project plans, schedules & technical installation / implementation plans to procure, configure, deploy and maintain IT systems
- Oversees the planning, design and evaluation of projects to deploy IT systems to mobile units (ships, aircraft, portable systems) nationwide or worldwide
- Establishes IT polices and plans
- Establishes and maintains capital planning budgets & accounts
- Manages a broad range of IT activities and provides in-depth analysis of IT issues
- Implements and uses performance measurement tools
- Ensures implementation and compliance with federal information systems security protocols
- Provides advice and guidance in implementing IT security policies and procedures in the development and operation of network systems. Uses judgment, initiative, and resourcefulness in deviating from established methods in order to modify, adapt, and/or refine broader guidelines
- Proposes new policies and practices in order to resolve specific complex and/or intricate issues and problems or research trends and patterns in order develop new methods and criteria
- Establishes criteria; formulating projects; assessing program effectiveness; and/or investigating/analyzing a variety of unusual conditions, problems, or issues
- Serves as an internal consultant and advisor in own area of technical or programmatic expertise (e.g., satellite communications, router/switch configuration, policy development, capital planning)
- Provides leadership in the planning, design and evaluation of projects to deploy IT systems to mobile units (ships, aircraft, portable systems) nationwide or worldwide.
In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
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.
National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.
The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.