Job details
Salary $78,136 - $104,970 a year job type full-time
Full job description
Duties
Summary
Who may apply: current, permanent dfas employees in the competitive service, eligible dod ppp military spouse preference applicants and current dfas vra employees.
Position is located in: info & technology directorate, payroll services, payroll support systems, hr systems, ztbda
This job announcement may be used to fill similar positions on other teams in the i&t directorate.
Responsibilities
Analyzes functional and technical requirements of proposed or existing it systems to determine avenues of development or modification necessary to meet mission objectives.
Participates in systems requirement reviews and coordinates with customer/functional representatives and other technical personnel to clarify requirements.
Prepares system change/programming specifications, and specifies programming instructions, inputs and outputs, structures, and other analytical products to document the functional and technical requirements.
Identifies how system modifications or new systems or subsystems affect current systems; prepares cost analysis; establishes target completion dates; and prioritizes proposed system changes or developments.
Ensures customer understanding through the preparation of technical guidance and training on software and computer use and capabilities.
Prepares and executes tests for system or subsystem software validationReviews test results for effectiveness in meeting specifications and takes necessary corrective actions based on testing results.
Provides technical guidance in the development of contract proposals and specificationsCoordinates work processes and requirements with contractual personnel
Travel required
Occasional travel - you may be expected to travel for this position.
Supervisory status
No
Promotion potential
None
Job family (series)
2210 information technology management
Requirements
Requirements
Conditions of employment
Must be a u.sCitizen or national
Registered for selective service (males born after 12-31-1959)
Suitable for federal employment
Time after competitive appointment: candidates must have served 3 months after latest competitive appointment in the federal service.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employmentFailure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
Time in grade requirement - see the qualifications field below for more details.
Obtain/maintain dod-approved cybersecurity certification
Qualifications
Basic requirement: applicants must have it-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this positionFor vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basisYour resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
Attention to detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
Customer service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
Oral communication - briefing mid-level management and it staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
Problem solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.
In addition to the basic requirement above: one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade (gs-11) within the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.
Specialized experience is defined as:`identifying, implementing, testing and remediating technical security requirements for assigned technologies and environments; helping to interpret, manage, or facilitate changes to cybersecurity policies and procedures; providing cybersecurity guidance to i&t management, staff, and customers; conducting assessment procedures of security controls; and assisting with the development of security controls for common it processes (e.g., access management) based on government or industry best practices, policies and laws ` and it-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving as described in the vacancy announcement.
Time-in-grade: current or former federal employees who have held a gs position in the preceding 52 weeks, must meet the time in grade requirementApplicant must have served 52 weeks as a gs-11 or higher grade in federal service.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level.
Additional information
Moving expenses will not be paid.
The tax cuts and jobs act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxableFor information on these changes and the relocation income tax allowance (rita), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
For positions where relocation is paid (see location block of vacancy announcement), you can learn more about relocation allowances and entitlements.
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
We may use this announcement to make a temporary promotionFor some positions, the temporary promotion may be made permanent without further competition.
Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the dod program for stability of civilian employment.
A two year probationary or trial period may be required.
We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 120 days of the closing date.
This position is exempt from the fair labor standards act.
Travel requirement is occasional.
This position is covered by a bargaining unit.
Per dfas 8570.01-i, as a condition of employment, this position requires the selected candidate to obtain and maintain a dod-approved baseline cybersecurity certification, applicable workforce qualification requirements, and, if applicable, computing environment certificateThe selected candidate must meet these requirements within six (6) months after entry on dutyFailure to do so may lead to removal from the federal service.
Dfas recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certificationsTo ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process dfas has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative seriesSelections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: experience, other, education, and certifications.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding alternate application.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Important note - you must follow all application instructions carefullyErrors or omissions may affect your rating.
All information included in the resume and occupational questionnaire is subject to review and verificationHr will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirementsApplicants meeting the minimum requirements will be further evaluated based upon information you provided in the occupational questionnaireIf a determination is made that the work experience described in your submitted resume does not support your responses to the self-assessment questionnaire, your score may be reduced, and you may lose consideration for this positionIf you are already a dfas employee, you may be subject to disciplinary action, up to and including removal from federal service, if you are found to have exaggerated, embellished, inflated, mischaracterized, or falsified your resume or qualifications.
The assessment questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete and collects information on your education, training and experience related to the following critical competencies:
Communication
Customer service
Information systems/network security
Problem solving
Software development (appsw)
You may preview the assessment questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/viewquestionnaire/11251090
Dfas recognizes the value of competencies gained through formal education and professional certificationsTo ensure that consistent credit is given for these credentials in the selection process, dfas has developed standard selection criteria to be used when filling positions in professional and administrative seriesSelections for professional and administrative positions will be based on four categories of selection criteria: experience, other, education, and certifications.
Background checks and security clearance
Security clearance
Other
Drug test required
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-sensitive (ncs)/moderate risk
Trust determination process
National security
Required documents
Required documents
You must provide a complete application package which includes:
Résumé: you are encouraged to choose only one method of submitting your resume(hr will review the resume that the system date stamps as the latest one received and this may not be the resume, which best reflects your qualifications for the job and may result in an ineligible rating.) you may submit your resume by: attaching in your usajobs account; uploading in your application manager account; or faxingFor assistance in preparing your resume, take a look at the dfas resume tools.
Complete assessment questionnaire: your resume must describe the quality of work in regards to responses to the occupational self-assessment questionnaire as they generate your numerical rating.
Other supporting documents.
Military spouses: spousal permanent change of station (pcs) orders, marriage certificate/license and the self-certification form are required to claim military spouse preference.
The following supporting documents are only required if applicable to your personal qualifications or statusThey must be received by the closing date of the announcement.
Transcripts and/or certifications: you must submit documentation if you are substituting education for experienceMany applicants must also submit documentation for proof of meeting the basic education requirementFor additional information on acceptable documents or to see if you must submit documentation click here transcripts and certificationsYou must also document your education and/or certifications in your resume.
Sf-50: with the exception of current permanent dfas employees, current or former federal employees must submit a notification of personnel action reflecting the highest grade held on a permanent basis, tenure and appointment type.
Veterans documentation: review these authorities and documents verifying eligibility for veoa, vra and/or 30% or more disabled veterans hiring authorities.
Military spouse: click here to review this authority and the documents you are required to submit.
Ictap eligibles: a copy of the rif separation notice and sf50 if available.
Other special hiring authorities: click here to review these authorities and the documents you are required to submit.
You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resumeYour cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility.
Warning: failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 pm (est) 10/18/2021, or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of considerationTo verify that your application is complete, log into your usjobs account, select application status and more informationThe details page will display the status of your applicationIt is the applicant`s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed is received, legible and accurateHr will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the u.sDepartment of education in order for it to be credited towards qualificationsTherefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the u.sDepartment of education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
Benefits
Benefits
A career with the u.sGovernment provides employees with a comprehensive benefits packageAs a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewardingOpens in a new windowlearn more about federal benefits.
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Current federal employees of this agency.
Clarification from the agency
This announcement is open to current, permanent dfas employees in the competitive service, eligible dod ppp military spouse preference applicants and current dfas vra employees.
