IT Specialist; PLCYPLN Security Clearance

Position: IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) with Security Clearance
Duties Help As a IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include:
* Resolves the complete range of problems within the scope of the IT infrastructure support and refers problems requiring highly specialized expertise to the appropriate IT specialty office. Also conducts trends analyses to identify areas where additional training and assistance is needed and initiating appropriate action, such as defining new training requirements.
* Consults with experts in other specialty areas to develop integrated action plans, issues technical bulletins via the intranet to inform customers of problems and to instruct them intaking necessary actions and develops and updates customer support policies and procedures to ensure appropriate responses to future incidents of a similar nature.
* Reviews technical and design specifications; recommends changes as needed, to address customer support requirements; develops specifications for user instruction manuals based on customer's needs; and defines procedures for providing post-implementation support.
* Plans, implements, and manages problem management systems designed to effectively recognize, report, track, and resolve problems and evaluate the feasibility of adapting new methods to enhance customer satisfaction.
* Represents the infrastructure support branch and the IT Operations Division in planning for the installation and implementation of new systems, e.g., to upgrade to a new operating system and lead efforts to define post-implementation support requirements.
* Develops service level agreements (SLAs) that define requirements and expectations for the delivery of infrastructure support services and develops and implements performance criteria to ensure that requirements are achieved.
* Prepares and presents briefings to senior agency management on complex/ controversial IT problems and issues.
* Evaluates and makes recommendations concerning overall plans and proposals for complex agency IT projects impacting the accomplishment of DOD strategic directives, including new interpretations and recommendations for additional policies and interpretive guidance. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S. Citizen
* Occasional Travel

* Work Schedule:

Full-time
* Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
* Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
* May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
* Overtime:
Occasionally
* Tour of Duty:
Flexible
* Recruitment

Incentives:

May be authorized at management's discretion
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Financial Disclosure:
Not Required
* Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible
* Certification:
Position requires IAT Level 2 professional certification within 6 months or less of entrance on duty. (Certification requirements are in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program or DoDD 8140). Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience at or above the GS-12 grade level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector:
* Broad and in-depth knowledge of ITIL Management Practices including the use of ITSM ticketing systems (e.g. Service Now) to achieve those best practices
* Prior experience developing and executing communication plans targeting various customer bases
* Demonstrated experience using data analytics to inform continuous process improvement.
* Strong communication and interpersonal skills across all mediums (e.g. written and verbal)
* Prior experience leading cross functional teams
* Strong understanding of project management principles (both traditional and agile) 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and…