Supervisory Information Technology Specialist; Policy and Planni Security Clearance

Position: Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planni with Security Clearance
Duties Help
* Provide guidance on future information systems concepts, technologies, and operational methods.
* Direct the IT operational workforce and make decisions regarding DoDEA's IT Enterprise Operations.
* Participate in high-level DoD and intergovernmental meetings to offer expert advice on all technical aspects of system development, enterprise architecture, and infrastructure operations.
* Consult with managers and vendors to discuss system changes and new approaches. Create cost-benefit analyses, assess technology projects, and establish strategic goals for the IT division.
* Responsible for the Global Data Center Operations Infrastructure, ensuring 24/7/365 IT service delivery. This includes managing infrastructure standards, architecture, design, cybersecurity controls, and participating in vendor contract negotiations.
* Planning work, setting priorities, assigning tasks, evaluating performance, interviewing and recommending candidates, resolving complaints, and identifying employee training and development needs.
* Overseeing data centers, network operations, software deployment, and global customer support to ensure the IT division operates efficiently. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Requirement.
* Proof of U.S. Citizenship required.
* Direct deposit of pay is required.
* One year probationary period may be required.
* Appointment subject to a suitability/fitness determination, as determined by a background investigation.
* One year supervisory probation period may be required.
* This position requires a Tier 5 (T5) investigation.
* This position is a Testing Designated position subject to applicant testing and random drug testing. You will be required to sign a DA Form 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing.
* You may be required to sign a transportation agreement.
* May be required to submit to screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and are subject to random testing thereafter. Appointment to this position may be contingent upon a negative drug test result
* This position may require the incumbent to be recalled after normal duty hours to provide on-call support 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, year round.
* Incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications Who May Apply: U.S. Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, Ameri Corps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Specialized

Experience:

One year of specialized experience which includes:
Leading formulation of IT strategic vision, goals, and operational directives for a large, geographically dispersed enterprise, including the development and implementation of technology policies and long-term resource management plans. Directing operations of a complex IT enterprise, overseeing critical functions such as data center and network operations, software deployment, global customer support services, and cybersecurity controls to ensure system reliability, availability, and scalability.

Serving as a senior technical authority and consultant to senior leadership, providing expert advice on enterprise architecture, infrastructure modernization, and system development, while representing an organization or agency in high level meetings. Supervising a diverse workforce including planning work, setting priorities for the workforce, developing performance standards, evaluating work, interviewing and selecting candidates, and managing employee development and training. Leading information technology innovation and modernization efforts by evaluating cutting-edge technologies and directing the implementation of new technological solutions to advance organizational needs and strategic initiatives.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14). The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:
1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful…