Information Technology Specialist (Policy Planning)

Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens 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. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes test, monitor and evaluate Information Technology technologies during design, development, procurement and/or implementation to ensure requirements are met; ensure compliance of information security/information assurance policies, practices, and procedures; recommend or advise management on information system methodologies such as system development standards, procedures, programming requirements, and documentation; inspect supplies and services to determine if they meet contract requirements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). 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 at the GS-12 grade level. 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.
About the Position: The position is located at the Mark Center Building in Alexandria, VA. The Mark Center is the new location for the Washington Headquarters Services of the United States Department of Defense (DoD) and a number of other DoD agencies. The name of the site refers to the “Mark Center” commercial property in which it is located. This is a Direct Hire Solicitation.