IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)

Summary Analyzes and makes recommendations on technical proposals in the following systems planning areas: ITS initiatives/strategies/tactical plans; ITS resources/budget; administrative resources/budget; resource accounting; and/or project management and information. Responsibilities Conducts analyses of data, workflows or inter-relationships among organizational and systems components, software and hardware systems, databases and/or processes to determine and assess impacts. Develops and maintains segments of 1-, 2- and 5- year plans that provide leadership and direction for Systems-wide planning, goal setting, establishment of priorities, strategies and budget formulation/execution. [CONTD] Assures that all systems proposals are in accordance with short- and long-range systems plans and synchronized with SSA’s major systems plans. Conducts major long- and short-range studies on Systems planning/budget issues/trends, management information (MI) needs and/or application tools and computer technology developments. [CONTD] Determines, recommends and implements the types of software required to assure continuing effective Systems management planning and decision-making activities. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. 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. Your resume must provide sufficient experience, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your experience, education, knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies as they relate to this position. Your resume and supporting documents must specifically address the evaluation criteria for the position. Describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Be clear, accurate and specific when describing your experience; e.g., list all positions separately, include full start and stop dates for each position, your work schedule (number of hours per week), your grade (if your position is federal) and a comprehensive description of the relevant duties you performed in each position. This information is instrumental in determining the highest quality candidates to be referred to the Selecting Official. Please submit a thorough resume that directly relates to this position. If your application materials do not demonstrate the knowledge, skills, abilities, experience, and/or education needed for this position, your application will be ineligible for consideration. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, applicants must demonstrate the following IT-related competencies: 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. In addition, to qualify for this GS-12 level position, applicants must possess and demonstrate 52 weeks of specialized experience at, or equivalent to, the GS-11 level in the Federal government that is in or related to the work of the position to be filled and has equipped applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such IT-related experience must include ALL of the following: Utilize financial management systems to procure software, hardware, or contracting services. Demonstrates customer service, teamwork, or communication, including formal and informal presentations, effective written and oral communication skills, and ability to problem solve. Experience with a budget formulation and execution life cycle, including collecting and analyzing estimated spending, procurement planning and tracking, and/or reporting on execution of the budget. All of this specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Please describe duties you perform (not just knowledge, skills and abilities) as they relate to the specialized experience required for this position. Qualification standards and additional information for this IT position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Education Additional Information Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This is a bargaining unit position represented by AFGE. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See www.sss.gov.