IT Specialist (ENTARCH) AD-2210-00 (GS-15 equiv) FPL AD-00 (GS-15 equiv)

Department of Education Headquarters•Washington, DC

About The Position

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Chief Technology Office, Organization Services Division (OSD). OSD coordinates technology support to meet customer needs through enterprise architecture, IT decision-making, and IT planning and management services. The IT Specialist develops and maintains IT standards and policy, updating them as business requirements, technology, and standards evolve. The role develops short- and long-range plans for IT systems and enterprise architecture, keeping senior management informed about significant system-development issues and integration with legacy and existing enterprise systems. It also prioritizes, assigns, reviews, and approves program and project work to maintain quality and meet deadlines and milestones. The specialist communicates recommendations and policy guidance, presents program concepts, and coordinates with contacts at all grade levels. The position requires specialized experience equivalent to at least the AD-00 (GS-14 equivalent) level, including experience in at least two of three areas: governing an enterprise architecture program; directing IT program lifecycle management, technical teams, acquisitions, and modernization; or advising senior executives on IT modernization and architecture. Education cannot substitute for experience at this position and grade level. The position may require a probationary or trial period and a financial disclosure. It is non-essential during federal government closures and is not included in the bargaining unit.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship.
Males age 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
Successfully complete a background investigation and fingerprint check.
Be determined suitable for federal employment.
Meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the vacancy announcement closing date.
Have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the AD-00 (GS-14 equivalent) level, performing at least two of the three specified specialized-experience areas.
Demonstrate IT-related experience or appropriate intensive training covering the required competencies, including attention to detail, customer service, decision-making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem-solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
Demonstrate the specified knowledge, skills, and abilities in evaluating IT programs, advising on IT issues, applying project management and security principles, and leading enterprise architecture transition and implementation.
Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level.
May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
May be required to serve a probationary or trial period, with continued employment subject to written certification that it advances the public interest.
If selected, complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) and pre-appointment suitability investigation.
If selected, meet applicable student-loan-default requirements before an official offer is made.
Complete a financial disclosure requirement.

Responsibilities

Develop and maintain IT standards and policies, updating them to reflect changing business requirements, technology, and emerging standards.
Develop short- and long-range plans for IT systems and keep senior management informed of significant system-development and integration issues.
Prioritize, assign, review, and approve program and project work to ensure quality, acceptability, and achievement of deadlines and milestones.
Develop short- and long-range plans for enterprise architecture and its maintenance, and keep senior management informed about development and integration issues.
Communicate verbally and in writing by developing recommendations, writing and presenting agreements and policy guidance, briefing recommendations and program concepts, and coordinating with contacts at all grade levels.
Develop, implement, and govern organization-wide enterprise architecture programs aligned with strategic business outcomes and applicable mandates.
Direct IT program lifecycle management, including leading technical teams, overseeing large-scale acquisitions, and transitioning systems to modern, secure, cloud-native architectures.
Advise senior executive leaders on IT modernization and architecture, including preparing strategic briefings, defending program budgets, and communicating technical strategy to stakeholders.
Plan and lead efforts to develop and implement the transition and future state of enterprise architecture, standards, and interoperability.

Benefits

Federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
Family-friendly work environment and work-life-balance support.
Excused leave for parent/teacher conferences (3 hours) and annual health screenings (4 hours).
Matching leave for community volunteer service.
Alternative work schedules may be available.
May be eligible for a recruitment incentive.
May be eligible for a relocation incentive.
May be eligible for the Student Loan Repayment Program as a recruitment incentive.

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