IT Specialist (Sysanalysis)

Defense Information Systems Agency•Fort Meade, MD

About The Position

This position is recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It supports the mission of the U.S. Cyber Command and is in the Professional Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. The position is located in DISA- EII/JT INTEROPERABILITY TEST CMD. The IT Specialist performs in-depth analysis of large and complex automated systems to carry out design and programming assignments. The specialist provides technical advice to users, evaluates different approaches, and recommends efficient and effective automation solutions. The work includes continuing assignments or projects applying established principles and techniques of the occupation, contributing to staff-level assignments, advising decision-makers on program goals and priorities, briefing management on program status, participating in on-site surveys or reviews, and assisting in evaluating fiscal requirements. The role is in the Excepted Service. It may require a three-year probationary period. Promotion opportunity to a target position may be available without further competition when the selectee is eligible and recommended by management, but promotion is not guaranteed. Telework availability depends on mission requirements and supervisory determination. Relocation, recruitment, or retention incentives may be authorized, and moving costs may be paid.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with Selective Service or exempt.
Must receive a favorable suitability review and obtain and maintain security eligibility; the position may require access to classified information.
Must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months, in accordance with DoD 8140 policy.
Resume must demonstrate IT-related experience in Communication, Attention to Detail, Information Technology Policy and Planning, Decision Support, and Teamwork.
For GG-07, at least one year of qualifying experience demonstrating the competencies needed for immediate success; qualifying experience is conducting feasibility studies and in-depth analysis to design, program, and implement complex automated database systems in alignment with agency standards.
Qualifications must be met within 30 days after the announcement closing date.
One full year of graduate-level education or Superior Academic Achievement may substitute for the GG-07 qualifying experience; transcripts must be submitted with the application if using education substitution.
Education used to meet qualifications must be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Foreign education used to meet qualifications must be evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application.

Responsibilities

Analyze large and complex automated systems to carry out design and programming assignments.
Provide technical advice to users, evaluate alternative approaches, and recommend effective automation solutions.
Apply established occupational principles, concepts, and techniques to continuing assignments and projects.
Contribute to staff-level assignments by advising decision-makers on program goals and priorities that support the organization's mission.
Brief management on program status.
Participate in on-site surveys or reviews.
Assist in evaluating fiscal requirements for validity and sufficiency.