IT Specialist (APPSW), 585857500
- Serves as technical subject matter expert within the Defense Logistics Agency (DLA), Information Operations (J6), Program Executive Office (J62), DSS Portfolio (J62D) for the Warehouse Management System (WMS) Program.
- Position serves as a Senior Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) Application Administrator supporting Windows, Linux and/or Unix-based client/server or web applications and acts as a member of the WMS application support team.
- Incumbent is responsible for installing, configuring and maintaining COTS software applications.
- Knowledge of web services architecture, administration and design. Knowledge of Windows, Linux and/or Unix operating systems.
- Ensures product configurations and administrative techniques meet security requirements and policies established by the Cyber Security and Information Assurance Office.
- Develops project plans, implementation guidance, and assesses implementation of information assurance vulnerability alerts and CERT taskings.
- Applies cyber security expertise to validate that the Warehouse Management System (WMS) environment is following cyber security best practices.
- familiarity with concepts of database design, software testing and evaluation principles, standards, processes, methods, practices and tools, analysis and evaluation methods.
- Must be a U.S. citizenTour of Duty: Full-TimeSecurity Requirements: Non-Critical SensitiveAppointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt/Non-ExemptSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.Recruitment Incentives: Not AuthorizedBargaining Unit Status: YesPre-Employment Physical: Not RequiredThis position requires an Information Assurance Level II certification in the Information Technology Career Field within 36 months, unless a Position Requirements Waiver is approved to extend.This authority is not ended to be used for internal movement of agency employees.
Qualifications
A. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
- Independently analyze plans and carries out the assignments, coordinates work with others, keeps the team leader and supervisor informed of progress and of potentially controversial matters, and resolves all problems and conflicts that arise.
- In-depth knowledge of Risk Management Framework and Information Assurance policies and guidelines; skill in preparation and presentation techniques for presenting studies, reports and briefings.
- Analyzes and Develops Plan of Action and Milestone (POAM) reports to document applications with non-compliant IA controls.
- Thorough understanding of operating systems, network communications and overall system architecture.
- Attention to detail in reviewing documents and providing feedback on proposed solutions to complex technical problems regarding security vulnerabilities, log analysis, network communications and cyber compliance.
For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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). 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.