Supervisory IT Specialist (Plcypln)

Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency•Hanover, MD

About The Position

The Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency (DCSA), Acquisition & Technology, Portfolio Acquisition Executive, is seeking a Supervisory IT Specialist to serve as a product technical expert. The position leads enterprise product management, software development, data governance, cloud infrastructure, and systems engineering for critical national systems. The role is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the excepted service and is designated as a STEM and/or Cyber position, with pay based on the STEM and Cyber Pay Table. The incumbent drives product vision, strategy, and roadmaps in alignment with business goals, market opportunities, and Chief Product Officer guidance. The position leads Product Managers and Associates, guides product requirements and backlogs, coordinates mission-related information flows and tool standards, and develops enterprise architecture policy and process directives. It also guides technical architecture and collaborates with engineering, design, mission, and support teams to deliver and manage products. This is a full-time position with a flexible tour of duty. Overtime may occasionally be required. Situational telework may be approved temporarily on a case-by-case basis. Permanent Change of Station is not authorized. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the required security clearance and may be subject to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination. The position requires DAWIA Engineering & Technical Management Practitioner certification within 60 months of entry, 80 hours of continuous learning every two years, and applicable DoD 8140 certifications or education within six months of appointment.

Requirements

Must be a U.S. citizen.
Must meet the applicable 2210 series qualifications and demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies required for success in the position.
Must have specialized experience equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/GG-14), generally one year or more.
Specialized experience must include coordinating, synchronizing, and integrating complex work streams and requirements, with supervisory and management experience in leadership and coordination.
Experience aligning product development efforts with overarching business objectives and architectural standards.
Knowledge of project and system development methodologies, cloud architecture, and infrastructure/systems engineering.
Experience designing, implementing, and managing cloud-based applications and emerging software development, with a proven track record in product management.
Experience integrating and operationalizing information assurance and information security policies in alignment with modern engineering standards and architectures.
Must demonstrate competencies in strategic thinking, software engineering, requirements analysis, decision making, oral communication, and leadership.
Must meet 2210 individual occupational requirements, including attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
Education may not substitute for specialized experience at this grade level.
Must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance; may be subject to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination upon request.
Must complete DAWIA Engineering & Technical Management Practitioner certification within 60 months after entry and achieve 80 continuous learning points every two years.
Must meet applicable DoD 8140 certification or education requirements within six months of appointment and maintain the appropriate certification as a condition of employment.
Must complete initial drug screening and may be subject to random drug testing thereafter.
Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to serve a two-year trial period.

Responsibilities

Drive product vision, strategy, and roadmaps in alignment with business goals, market opportunities, and Chief Product Officer guidance.
Lead Product Managers and Associates, fostering collaboration, high performance, continuous improvement, growth, and learning.
Translate customer insights into product requirements, user stories, and prioritized backlog items, and provide direction to engineering and design teams.
Coordinate and negotiate with leadership teams to establish and implement DCSA mission-related information flows and tool standards.
Plan and conduct analyses to define and refine requirements for mission-related enterprise architecture policies and process directives.
Guide technical architecture, design, and roadmaps to support product strategy, scalability, security, and maintainability.
Collaborate with engineering to translate requirements into efficient solutions and obtain Chief Product Officer validation.
Coordinate with engineering, design, mission, and support teams to support product development, launch, and ongoing management; facilitate communication and resolve conflicts.