Summary
Who may apply: Current permanent DFAS employees in the competitive service, eligible DoD PPP Military Spouse preference applicants, and current DFAS VRA employees. Applicants applying for Cleveland may be placed at Bratenahl. We may use this announcement to fill other positions in the Information & Technology Directorate. This job announcement uses the USA Hire Assessment to evaluate applicants. For more information, visit USA Hire Assessment.
Duties
Manages IT projects using methods and practices based on appropriate directives and instructions and quality standards to plan, direct, and coordinate the selection, acquisition and implementation of advanced information systems.
Evaluates new and existing information technologies, processes, and software for application to the mission needs. Conducts feasibility and economic analyses of candidate technologies including cost estimates and options.
Provides senior level systems expertise responsible for the complete life cycle management of IT development, from feasibility analysis, system requirements collection and definition to testing, documentation and implementation.
Incumbent prepares plans, schedules, analyses, and system architecture, design and infrastructure documents. Provides policy guidance to customers by assessing policy needs and reviewing, revising and developing policies to govern IT activities.
Functions as an IT expert in support of missions, as a member of committees or working groups, or as a participant at conferences or meetings. Makes recommendations for information products or systems in order to to meet mission requirements.
Education
Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. **This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, REQUIRED DOCUMENTS, HOW TO APPLY and NEXT STEPS sections below for instruction.
How you will be evaluated
IMPORTANT NOTE - YOU MUST FOLLOW ALL APPLICATION INSTRUCTIONS CAREFULLY. ERRORS OR OMISSIONS MAY AFFECT YOUR RATING. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application and your responses to all assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Reading Comprehension Reasoning Self-Management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. https://appsupport-usastaffing.opm.gov/hc/en-us/sections/45063131363475-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information