About this role

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 (GS-11) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience include: Applying a wide range of IT principles, systems analysis concepts and techniques, and security methods and principles sufficient to evaluate new and emerging information technologies; Involvement with budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis and program management methods, IT best practice frameworks, and business process and performance data analysis techniques sufficient to anticipate and refine functional requirements and to formulate persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the NH-02 (GS-11) level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the NH-03 (GS-12) level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts and methods. Knowledge of the organizations policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefits analysis methods and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendation in support of IT requirements.

Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate place for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, though written documentation and oral briefings to render informed judgements. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of techonological advances and predit how managment can meet future requirements.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

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