SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)

Summary

About the Position: This position serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for DEVCOM. Directly responsible to Command Leadership Team to serve as senior advisor, provide support and oversight to DEVCOM enterprise information architecture and integrated IT systems. The CIO directly makes recommendations regarding compliance to senior military officers and civilian officials in national strategy, security policy, and resource management.

Duties

This position serves as Chief Information Officer (CIO) for DEVCOM.Directly responsible to Command Leadership Team to serve as senior advisor, provide support and oversight to DEVCOM enterprise information architecture and integrated IT systems.The CIO directly makes recommendations regarding compliance to senior military officers and civilian officials in national strategy, security policy, and resource management.The CIO serves as the Command’s central authority in the development of guidelines for information strategy, management and implementation of policies.Review higher authority directives that require management decision and has authority to make major decisions regarding policy and procedures relating to the development of systems/programs, which have a direct effect on DEVCOM missions.Ensure compliance with all statutory and regulatory requirements.Represent Command in working groups, technical discussions and high visibility engagements at the federal department and agency levelExecute portfolio management, governance, and enterprise architecture processes in accordance with Department of the Army guidance.Performs the full range of supervisory and managerial functions.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473 Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade or band is required. It is defined as one year of specialized experience equivalent to the DE-03 pay band (GS-13 level) in the Federal Service which includes experience in: 1) Serving as authoritative expert in the areas of Information Technology (IT), Capital Planning, and Investment Controls to effectuate IT portfolio management programs for organization's systems; 2) Developing IT policies and strategic direction that affect the IT life-cycle management, strategic planning, investment management and performance management; 3) Analyzing and managing the IT framework to align strategies, plans and systems with the mission, goals, structure, processes as it relates to Information Technology policies, capital planning and investment control; and 4) Performing supervisory and personnel management responsibilities (e.g. plan and assign work, oversee employees' performance, identify development and training needs, resolve complaints, and recommend personnel actions). AND The OPM Qualification Standard provides the following definition: specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. Specialized experience includes, or was supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards; 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support; 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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement; and Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Administration and Management Information Technology Policy and Planning Oral Communication Planning and Evaluating

Education



Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional Information

Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a 34 Career Field Information Technology/Cyber Management position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is are NOT authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is in the Government interest. The following special programs/incentives may be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Advanced In-hire (offered to new Federal employees only) The following special programs/incentives are offered: Relocation Incentives (offered to current Federal employees only) Recruitment Incentives (offered to new Federal employees only) The actual salary will be based on the geographic location of the individual(s) selected for this position.).

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army. The Army values diversity of perspectives, backgrounds, cultures and skills, which connects employees to organizations that are committed to building an inclusive work environment where they can contribute to their fullest potential. The Army Futures Command's (AFC) mission is to develop how future Army organizations will fight with new technology and ensure rapid delivery of warfighting capabilities. Futures Command will lead the Army's force modernization efforts by determining its strategic direction and maintaining accountability for modernization solutions. The Army's modernization strategy has one focus: make Soldiers and units more lethal to win our Nation's wars, then come home safely. This four-star command will complement the Army's other three Major Commands. AFC is looking for innovative individuals to work in a high-paced environment to support the future of the Army. Vacancy 12450953 is also opened for APG, MD duty location.