Information Technology Specialist (DATA/INFOSEC)

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. BASIC REQUIREMENT Applicants must have IT-related education or experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. 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. GS-13 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Communicating with a wide variety of stakeholders including IT professionals, business subject matter experts, scientists, and other data analysts to gather requirements for a variety of business needs. Translating and deriving data requirements from business needs to deliver related data models, advanced analytics, and/or reporting architectures. Designing, developing, and managing data models, data quality procedures, and solutions used for collecting, disseminating and reporting data. GS-14 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate’s online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting ALL of the following: Communicating with and leading sessions with a wide variety of stakeholders including IT professionals, business subject matter experts, scientists, and other data analysts to gather requirements for a variety of business and/or data management needs. Translating and deriving data requirements from business needs in alignment with Zero Trust Architecture (ZTA) to model, design, and implement secure solutions, advanced analytics, and/or reporting architectures. Designing, developing, and managing data policies, standards, models, procedures, and solutions used for implementing and maintaining a secure, holistic data architecture that enables decision making. “Experience” refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered “well qualified” you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
This position is part of the Office of Fossil Energy and Carbon Management – National Energy Technology Laboratory, Department of Energy. As an Information Technology Specialist (DATA/INFOSEC), you will be responsible for the design and implementation of NETLs secure data architecture.