SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Serves as the Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) in a Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) HQ location. The primary purpose of this position is to manage information resources, business relationships, and information technology (IT) programs in support of DeCA's business mission and goals.

This position is located in the Operations and Infrastructure Support Directorate, Information Technology Group, Enterprise Data Services Division. The incumbent is involved in a wide range of IT management activities that extend and apply to the entire Defense Commissary Agency (DeCA) organization. This includes strategic planning, Risk Management Framework (RMF), policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, auditing, and information security management. Depending on the scope and nature of the special projects, the incumbent would work directly with the Chief Technology Officer (CTO) for certain projects.

This critical information is found under : Duties and Qualifications How to Apply (including a preview of the assessment questionnaire, if applicable) How You Will Be Evaluated Your resume must thoroughly describe how your skills and experiences align to the criteria defined in the Qualifications section of this announcement and it must support your responses to the assessment questionnaire. We do not assume you have the necessary experience to successfully perform in this job regardless of your employment history or academic career. Read the entire announcement before starting the application process.

Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In accordance with the Individual Occupational Requirements, applicants must possess at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level (or equivalent) by the closing date of this announcement. This experience may have been gained in the private or military sector. Examples of qualifying specialized experience include : Developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of cyber secure IT services throughout an organization. Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT system specific cyber security and RMF issues, process challenges, and timeline progress. Applying interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, IT / system architecture supporting RMF, new IT developments and applications, emerging technologies and their applications to cyber security processes, IT security concepts, standards and methods and project management principles, methods, and practices. Developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments. Developing and implementing workable approaches to IT RMF documentation, secure cyber practices, IT-related process and policy initiatives.

You will receive credit for all relevant qualifying experience (paid and unpaid), including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Additional Requirements that must be met by the closing date : Time-in-grade applies to the promotion of current and former federal employees who hold or have held a permanent GS position in either the competitive or excepted service in the previous 52 weeks, including current employees applying under VEOA. Your application package must contain proof you meet this requirement. See Required Documents for more information. For GS-15 : You must have 52 weeks of Federal service at or equivalent to GS-14. Time after competitive appointment. Current federal civilian employees must have completed at least 90 days of federal civilian service since being selected for a non temporary appointment from a competitive examination register of eligibles (an announcement opened to the public) or under a direct hire authority.

As part of the online application process, you will respond to a series of questions designed to evaluate your level of experience in these competencies : Accountability Artificial Intelligence Data Analysis Human Capital Management IT Cybersecurity Architecture (INFOSEC) IT Policy and Planning (PLCYPLN) Leadership Requirements Analysis (DATAMGT) Strategic Thinking Technical Competence

Overtime : Occasional Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) : Exempt Bargaining Unit Status : Not Covered Those retired under CSRS or FERS considered : No. DoD criteria not met. Telework eligible : Yes, Telework is at discretion of supervisor / Agency Remote work eligible : No.

Education You may not use education to qualify for this position. Transcripts : REQUIRED when using education to meet qualifications or when education is required as an IOR. Foreign education may be qualifying if a private organization specializing in interpreting foreign education programs has deemed the foreign education equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program or a U.S. accredited college or university has given full credit for the foreign courses. Unofficial transcripts from U.S. Department of Education accredited colleges, universities, schools, or institutions listing your name, the name of the school, the date and degree awarded, and the list of classes and credits earned are acceptable for the application process. If selected, official transcripts are required before a firm job offer is made. A photocopy of your degree / diploma is not acceptable. When relying on foreign education, submit transcripts and a copy of the equivalency evaluation results letter with a course-by-course listing. Documents must be in English or include an English translation. The hiring employer for this position does not evaluate degrees from foreign colleges or universities.

Executive Order 12564 requires a federal workplace to be free of illegal drugs and prohibits the use of illegal drugs both on and off duty by federal employees. As a reminder, marijuana is still classified as an illegal drug by the Federal government and is prohibited for use by Federal employees even if such use is legal in the state where the Federal employee resides and / or works. The Defense Commissary Agency is a Drug-Free Federal Workplace where the use of illegal drugs will not be tolerated and may result in penalties up to and including removal from Federal service.

The display of a salary range on this announcement does not suggest or convey an entitlement to a higher rate of pay. Upon first appointment to a civilian position in the Federal government, you are entitled only to the lowest step (Step 1) of the grade for which selected. The minimum age requirement is generally 18 years. Employing those under 18 may be possible under certain circumstances. If under 18 years of age, ensure you provide documentation showing how you are eligible. Applicants with financial difficulty are not automatically removed from consideration. Selectees are required to complete an online onboarding process. Retired military service members cannot be appointed to a Department of Defense (DoD) civilian position within 180 days of their retirement date. 5 United States Code 3326. The following may result in a rating of ineligible. Ineligible applicants receive no consideration. Not selecting an eligibility. Submitting an incomplete application package may result in your not being considered for this position. Your resume must reflect that you are either Part-Time with the number of hours listed, Full Time, or 40 hours per week as your work schedule. If you fail to provide this information in your resume, your resume will be considered as incomplete. Submitting encrypted documents or uploading Adobe portfolio documents. Submitting any document that contains a photo or image of you. Including social media links, inappropriate material or content, classified or government sensitive information, or personal information such as age, gender, race, religion, or social security number on your resume. Overstating your qualifications and / or experience in your application materials. Deliberately attempting to falsify your application information, such as copying portions of this announcement into your resume. Appointment Eligibility Criteria. You choose how you wish to be considered for this position by selecting one or more of the eligibilities listed in the Assessment Questionnaire AND providing the supporting documents for the selected eligibility / eligibilities. Required documents are listed in the eligibility description. You are responsible for providing the documents required to prove you can be considered for the selected eligibility / eligibilities. You will not be considered if you do not select an eligibility.