Information Technology Spec

U.S. Coast Guard•Washington, DC

3d•Onsite

About The Position

This GS-2210-13 position is with the Department of Homeland Security, U.S. Coast Guard, Office of Acquisition Support and Systems Engineering Policy and Processes (CG-924), in Washington, District of Columbia. The specialist develops acquisition policies for major and non-major Information Technology and software acquisition programs and assists with oversight throughout program development, integration, sustainment, and enhancement. The position advises senior management on program status and supports effective acquisition and lifecycle management of systems, platforms, and services that support Coast Guard missions. The role supports Coast Guard IT and software acquisition programs through all acquisition lifecycle phases; interprets DHS and Coast Guard policies and guidance; and contributes to acquisition governance through oversight, insight, foresight, and ongoing analysis of cost, schedule, and performance. It also monitors program planning and policy compliance at milestones, researches improvements to acquisition processes, and supports cybersecurity and program protection implementation. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. Qualification at the GS-13 level requires at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to GS-12, including relevant IT acquisition, procurement, lifecycle, integration, maintenance, or customer-support work. Education cannot substitute for experience at this grade. Applicants must also demonstrate IT-related experience in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. A background investigation and Basic Background clearance are required; a one-year probationary period may be required.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector.
Experience analyzing customer IT contract and resource requirements and recommending solutions.
Experience applying advanced IT acquisition and procurement principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices.
Experience researching and providing recommendations on IT lifecycle system development, integration, maintenance, and customer support.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
Must successfully pass a background investigation; Basic Background clearance is required.
Federal salary payments must be made by direct deposit.
All qualification requirements must be met by the announcement closing date.

Responsibilities

Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain adaptive acquisition policies and processes for Coast Guard acquisition programs.
Support effective and efficient acquisition and lifecycle management of major and non-major IT and software systems, platforms, and services.
Assist IT and software acquisition programs through all phases of the acquisition lifecycle.
Clarify and interpret DHS and Coast Guard systems acquisition policy and guidance for programs and projects.
Support programs preparing for Coast Guard and DHS acquisition reviews.
Support acquisition governance through oversight, insight, and foresight, including continued analysis of program cost, schedule, and performance.
Monitor program planning and compliance with major and non-major systems acquisition policies and procedures at each milestone.
Research policies, processes, and procedures to improve implementation of IT and software acquisition programs.
Support cybersecurity and program protection implementation within major and non-major IT and software programs.
Advise senior management on the status of major and non-major IT product and software programs.