IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)
About The Position
This IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) position is in the Office of the Chief Information Officer at the Bureau of Economic Analysis. The role serves as program control lead for the office and supports IT budgeting, investment planning, audits, and reporting. The vacancy may also be used to fill other IT Specialist (Policy and Planning), ZP-2210-3 positions within BEA in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience. The position coordinates BEA's independent system auditing cycle, manages the contact team conducting NIST 800-53 reviews of BEA IT systems, performs Capital Planning and Investment Control reporting, and uploads IT financial reporting documentation to FOLIO. Applicants must meet the qualification requirements by the announcement closing date. A one-year probationary period may be required; relocation expenses may not be paid. This is a non-bargaining-unit position. The position requires IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Band 3 (GS-11) applicants must meet the stated specialized-experience requirement or qualify through the specified graduate education alternative. A college transcript is required to establish basic entry requirements. The preferred, but not required, qualification is possession of—or the ability to obtain and maintain—FAC-P/PM Level III certification or its current equivalent.
Requirements
- IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
- For Band 3 (GS-11), one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to Band 2 (GS-09) in the Federal service, including experience applying knowledge of Federal budget processes and CPIC requirements to support IT budget formulation and execution; applying TBM principles to support IT investment planning and resource management; managing Integrated Project Teams to coordinate project activities, deliverables, and stakeholder requirements; and administering and maintaining SharePoint sites for collaboration, document management, and information sharing.
- Alternatively, three years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D., or a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
- Submit a copy of college transcripts to demonstrate the basic entry requirements.
- Meet all qualification requirements by the announcement closing date.
- U.S. citizenship and suitability for Federal employment are required; selective-service registration is required if applicable.
- Meet time-in-grade/band requirements by the closing date.
Nice To Haves
- Possession of, or ability to obtain and maintain, Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Level III certification or its current equivalent.
Responsibilities
- Serve as the program control lead for the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
- Coordinate BEA's independent system auditing cycle.
- Manage the contact team that performs NIST 800-53 reviews of BEA's IT systems.
- Perform monthly, quarterly, and annual Capital Planning and Investment Control reporting duties.
- Upload IT financial reporting documentation to the FOLIO system.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package, with access to benefits for the employee and family; specific eligibility depends on position type.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
