Senior Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH)

Nuclear Regulatory Commission•Rockville, MD

About The Position

This position is in the Division of Service Delivery and Operations, Network, Cloud & Infrastructure Operations Branch. The Senior IT Specialist (Enterprise Cloud Architect) leads enterprise cloud strategy and architecture work supporting the organization’s mission and business objectives. The role provides technical advice on cloud technologies, modernization, architecture, and emerging solutions, and evaluates cloud offerings to recommend infrastructure, platform, and software solutions. The specialist develops cloud migration plans and helps ensure cloud services meet security, efficiency, and compliance requirements. The role also advances enterprise technology standards and governance, coordinates integration with cybersecurity and other service teams, and manages technology programs and projects across their lifecycle. It includes contract and procurement support, interpretation of Federal IT requirements, and communication of recommendations to senior leadership and external professional forums. The position requires at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower Federal grade level or equivalent experience in the private or public sector, including experience leading enterprise cloud architecture strategy, evaluating cloud solutions, providing technical direction, advising senior management, collaborating with stakeholders, and supporting cloud services in a Federal environment. Applicants must demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. There are no education requirements. The position may be eligible for situational telework under agency policy and requires U.S. citizenship, drug testing, and the ability to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements. A 1- or 2-year trial period applies.

Requirements

At least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience leading enterprise cloud architecture strategy; evaluating cloud solutions for feasibility and applicability; providing technical direction; advising senior management; collaborating with internal and external stakeholders; and supporting planning, implementation, and governance of cloud services in a Federal environment.
IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
U.S. citizenship.
Must be able to meet and maintain security and suitability requirements; a transferable security clearance or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for new hires.
Must complete drug testing.
Must serve a 1- or 2-year trial period.
Resume must clearly describe the specialized experience; qualifications must be met no later than 30 calendar days after the announcement closing date and before placement.

Responsibilities

Lead the development, implementation, and oversight of enterprise cloud strategies, policies, and roadmaps.
Provide technical guidance and consultation to leadership, stakeholders, and project teams on cloud technologies, architecture, modernization, and emerging solutions.
Evaluate cloud computing offerings and recommend infrastructure, platform, and software solutions.
Develop and oversee plans for migrating IT systems and services to cloud environments while ensuring security, efficiency, and compliance.
Monitor enterprise technology initiatives and identify opportunities to improve processes, operational effectiveness, and technology investments through cloud adoption.
Research and assess emerging technologies, evaluate technical feasibility, and recommend innovative solutions and best practices.
Collaborate with technical and business stakeholders to develop enterprise technology standards, governance processes, and architectural guidance.
Coordinate with cybersecurity, networking, identity management, release management, and other service teams to integrate, document, and approve technology solutions.
Manage and support technology programs and projects through planning, implementation, performance monitoring, risk management, and stakeholder communications.
Analyze business and technical requirements and translate them into cloud architecture solutions aligned with organizational goals and operational needs.
Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative or project lead for technology-related contracts; develop statements of work, evaluate contractor deliverables, and oversee contract execution.
Support budget planning, acquisition strategies, procurement activities, feasibility studies, cost-benefit analyses, and evaluation criteria for technology investments.
Interpret and implement Federal IT regulations, directives, policies, standards, and procedures to ensure compliance with agency and government-wide requirements.
Represent the organization at government, industry, and professional forums, conferences, and working groups.
Prepare reports, briefings, white papers, presentations, and recommendations for senior leadership on cloud strategy, modernization, and enterprise architecture.