IT SPECIALIST (APPSW)

Summary

You will serve as a IT SPECIALIST (APPSW) in the Digital Networks & Applications (DNA) Department of NAVAIRWARCENAC DIV.

Duties

• You will contribute substantively to the Automation requirements analysis process, conferring with systems analysts and customer representatives to clarify operational requirements and parameters.
• You will contribute analyses of emerging Automation technologies and COTS products that are viable candidates to address Automation operational requirements within realistic parameters.
• You will lead preparation contributes to define project parameters and justification of proposed scientific and management strategies, documented in the Project Management Plan, Plan of Actions and Milestones.
• You will perform the full range of efforts required to design, integrate, validate and implement innovative Automation products, upgrades or significant enhancements and refinements to new and existing Automation products.
• You will apply technical expertise to facilitate implementation of new or enhanced Automation products, including change-over from existing versions.
• You will manage assigned projects by conducting continuous technical assessments of progress against established project milestones, schedules, resource expenditure plans, contract Statements of Work, and Plans of Action and Milestones.

Qualifications

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11/DS-04 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1.) Managing and leading IT software or automation projects, including project planning, resource coordination, risk management, requirements analysis, and execution throughout the project lifecycle. 2.) Design, development, integration, implementation, and sustainment of enterprise software or automation solutions using established Software Development Life Cycle (SDLC), Agile, DevSecOps, and cybersecurity practices. 3.) Apply technical knowledge, critical thinking, and analytical skills to evaluate requirements, technologies, risks, and alternative solutions and resolve complex technical and project-related issues. 4.) Lead technical teams, collaborate effectively with customers and stakeholders, and communicate technical and project information through documentation, reports, briefings, and presentations.Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

How You Will Be Evaluated

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. When the application process is complete, we will review your resume to ensure you meet the hiring eligibility and qualification requirements listed in this announcement. You will be rated based on the information provided in your resume and application package, along with your supporting documentation to determine your ability to demonstrate the following competencies: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY LIFE CYCLE INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY PROJECT MANAGEMENT INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY CUSTOMER SUPPORT This recruitment will utilize the following technical assessment tools: Structured Resume Review and Structured Interview. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. If after reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination is made that you inflated your qualifications and/or experience, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your abilities or you may be found ineligible/not qualified. All eligibility, qualifications, and time-in-grade requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Other Information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. During the application process you will have the ability to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements (e.g., security clearance, travel, drug testing, financial disclosure filing, bargaining unit status, etc.) may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the job announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for additional positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified (WQ). To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified (BQ). A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position.