IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)

Summary

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Duties

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• Formulates the IT IRM plan (road map for the future) for the Directorate. Analyzes DCMAS long-range IT architecture and planning documents for impact.
• Leads the development of DCMAS Headquarters Systems Administrators and provides Directorate CMOs with technical guidance and direction to ensure computers comply with DoD objectives and standards.
• Determines if new and proposed systems, networks, facilities and supporting structures are compatible with approved plans and if new hardware and/or software will interface with existing systems, networks and facilities.
• Performing server systems administration and management in physical and virtual environments; duties also include network and systems performance analysis and disk storage administration and management.
• Performs direct liaison with field units to maintain a thorough and complete understanding of the IT systems needs of DCMAS operational users at all echelons.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Security Requirements: Special Sensitive requiring incumbent to obtain a Top Secret, Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security access.
• Appointment 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.
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Drug Testing Position: Required
• Selectees may start work before drug test results are finalized. A negative result must be confirmed within 30 days of the start date to maintain employment.
• Must be able to satisfy DoD Dir 8140 Cyber Workforce requirements for Cyber Codes 451 Intermediate and 441 Basic within 6 months of appointment to the position.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (Systems Analysis), your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position and is directly in, or related to, this position. To qualify for the NH-03 level, specialized experience must be at the NH-02 or GS-11 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement.

Creditable specialized experience includes:

• Performing server systems administration and management.
• Performing network maintenance and management.
• Analyzing and maintaining IT architecture.
• Developing IT policies and procedures.

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For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

• This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: DoDI 1400.25-V300.
• Tour of Duty: 1st Shift
• FLSA: Exempt
• Bargaining Unit: No
• If selected for an interview, you may be required to provide your last three performance appraisals to the panel.
• Selectee may be required to serve a trial/probationary period.
• Military spouses working remotely are exempt from in-person work under the conditions explained by OPM's February 12, 2025 memorandum and the March 20, 2025 Frequently Asked Questions.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Benefits

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