SOFTWARE MANAGEMENT SPECIALIST

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management position. GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT: Applicants must have at least three years of progressively responsible general experience, one year of experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-04), level, pay band (NH-01), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc.). Typically, we would find this experience in work within this field that is closely related. General Experience is described as experience demonstrating the ability to: 1) analyze problems to identify significant factors, gather pertinent data, and recognize solutions; 2) plan and organize work; and 3) communicate effectively orally and in writing. In addition to meeting the general experience above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-04 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is defined as managing, organizing, coordinating, and maintaining the integrity of weapon systems software, identification and distribution systems; Developing procedures and system processes to control and track software products for weapon systems; Recommending improvements to systems, equipment or processes; Preparing budget inputs for procurement packages and maintenance. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. OR EDUCATION: Applicants must have successfully completed 4-years above high school level in any field for which high school graduation or the equivalent is the normal prerequisite. This education has been obtained in an accredited business, secretarial or technical school, junior college, college or university. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Applicant must have equivalent combinations of education and experience may be used to qualify for this position as long as the computed percentage of the requirements is at least 100%. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts. 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: 1. Knowledge of computer program products and ACPIN / ETIMS systems. 2. Broad knowledge of documentation identification, indexing, filing, and control 3. Ability to manage, plan, and organize identification and distribution systems and make long and short range operation requirements projections. 4. Knowledge of configuration management practices, their practical application, status accounting procedures and formulation of the necessary management disciplines. 5. Knowledge of and working experience with the regulation and necessary planning documents used in acquisition, development, and support of mission critical computer resources. 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.
Click on “Learn more about this agency” button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to provide weapon systems software management specialist for assigned functions of the Enhanced Technical Management System to administer these system processes, perform software configuration status account and management, to review deficiencies and to ensure corrective action is initiated to fulfill organizational requirements.