IT Specialist ( Appsw/Infosec)

Summary

This positioin is located in Bureau of Diplomatic Security, Office of the Executive Director, Office of the Chief Technology Officer (DS/EX/CTO). The CTO Office directs all aspects of the DS information technology (IT) programs, coordinates with and advises DS management on implementing programs to facilitate the application of information systems, knowledge management, and technology resources to achieve strategic Bureau missions.

Duties

• •Maintains and updates the Bureau's applications throughout their life cycle to keep them meeting user requirements.
• •Evaluates new technologies and tools to recommend secure ways to automate DS functions
• •Manages Bureau system development from requirements through deployment and approves designs, test plans and final acceptance.
• •Evaluates IT systems, software and hardware for feasibility, compatibility and cost, and recommends solutions that meet stakeholder needs.
• •Gives presentations that promote the Department's IT services and automation initiatives to federal, private-sector, vendor and other external partners.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the required qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement. NOTE: Applicants must meet time-in-grade and time after competitive appointment requirements, by the closing date of this announcement. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Federal applicants must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade to satisfy time-in-grade restrictions, per 5CFR 300, Subpart F. Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience managing the development and life cycle of IT systems, from requirements through deployment and maintenance. Experience assessing cybersecurity risks and advising senior management on security posture. Experience briefing senior officials and external partners on IT initiatives and management issues. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.