Summary
The position is located in the Bureau of Intelligence and Research (INR), Technology and Innovation Office (TIO). You will provide technical and strategic project management expertise to INR/TIO and its customers. You will determine the design, development, and deployment of software technology solutions for TIO's technical platforms, applications, and systems to meet Bureau, Department, and Intelligence Community (IC) needs and requirements.
Duties
- Plans, implements and grows the Department's intelligence enterprise applications portfolio to include custom software development, application integration and Top Secret Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) Hybrid-cloud.
- Expert in C# .NET Software Development, Agile and Development Security and Operations (DevSecOps) practices, and Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC).
- Supports the implementation of technical topics to include automation, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, and Infrastructure as code (IaC).
- Provides quality assurance during the software and system development life cycle to prevent defects and missed requirements to include troubleshooting issues with deployment.
- Develops requirements planning, procurement, design, alternatives analysis, modification, integration, testing, and deployment of Information Technology (IT) systems, services, and applications.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Obtain/maintain eligibility to access Sensitive Compartmented Information
- Requires a financial disclosure statement, OGE-450.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
- Must be available for overtime.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
1. Attention to Detail- Demonstrates expert level, attention to detail in conducting intelligence IT operations, innovation and change management.
2. Customer Service - Demonstrates expert skill in partnering with cross-functional stakeholders, including development, operations, quality assurance and security, to streamline processes.
3. Oral Communication - Demonstrates expert skill in communicating complex technical requirements to technical and non-technical personnel on complex/controversial issues.
4. Problem Solving - Demonstrates expert knowledge in managing application performance and service quality, including initial troubleshooting, identification of root causes and issues resolution.
AND
Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience leading the coordination of multiple high profile IT projects and managing IT using Agile (SCRUM) development, Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment (CI/CD), and DevOps.
- Experience designing a hybrid architecture using key Microsoft and Amazon Web Services (AWS) technologies (i.e. Shared Security Responsibility Model, DevOps, DevSecOps, and Zero Trust Architecture).
- Experience developing and implementing migration strategies including planning for continuity of operations during the deployment of new server technology.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
- Benefits
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume will be conducted and compared against your responses to the assessment questions to determine if you are qualified for this job. Note: Responses to questions that are not fully supported by the information in your resume may result in adjustments to your rating.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements, as described in the "Qualifications" section of this announcement, will be assigned to one of three quality categories:
- Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate a basic level of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Well Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must demonstrate proficiency in some but not all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills, and abilities) for the position.
- Highly Qualified - In addition to meeting minimum qualifications, applicants must fully demonstrate proficiency in all of the required competencies (knowledge, skills and abilities) for the position.
- Knowledge of design, development, and management of systems that meet current and future business requirements to apply, extend, enhance, or optimize an existing architecture.
- Skill in applying, systems administration theories, concepts, and methods as it applies to interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines.
- Skill in applying advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services.
- Skill in IT architecture to include development and application of emerging technologies.
- Skill in providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues.
- Knowledge of project management principles, methods, and practices.
Agency and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP and ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never been a Federal employee, you are not CTAP or ICTAP eligible. View information about CTAP and ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. You must be rated in the Well-Qualified category for this position and submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this job announcement to receive consideration for selection priority.
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