IT Specialist; Policy AND Planning Security Clearance

Position: IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) with Security Clearance
Duties This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include:
* Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with the plans, policies, standards, and architecture that establish the framework for managing IT policy and planning applications.
* Provide leadership and critically influence service delivery success by ensuring the rigorous application of information security assurance and integrating accountability for strategic policy plans.
* Lead the planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing customer requirements, defining the vision, and finalizing the strategy roadmap.
* Develop and maintain strategic plans, assess policy needs, prepare IT budgets, and manage IT investment portfolios to measure and evaluate system performance and total cost of ownership.
* Serve as a specialist for a wide set of policies, products, and services, providing methods for sharing information and using performance measurement tools to resolve IT workforce issues.
* Coordinate IT policy and planning across multiple divisions and directorates with a particular focus on identity management and benefits management processes.
* Interact with internal and external customers, prepare and deliver oral and written communications, and provide problem-solving for technical, functional, and organizational challenges. Requirements 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:

Not Authorized
* Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA):
Exempt
* Financial Disclosure:
Not Required
* Telework Eligibility:
This position is telework eligible Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 13/14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: GS-13 One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
* Expert knowledge of public laws, regulations, and policies affecting Information Technology (IT) life-cycle management, strategic planning and investment control.
* Experience in identifying and addressing IT workforce planning, cost schedule management, risk management, quality management, and resource allocation for a wide range of IT management activities.
* Expertise in using, updating, and interpreting data from systems such as Risk Management Framework Repository and Information Technology Portfolio Repository.
* Experience managing program or product requirements, prioritizing backlogs, and defining acceptance criteria using iterative, Agile, or standard project management methodologies.
* A foundational understanding of the IT system development lifecycle (SDLC), including the ability to interpret technical designs, process workflows, and enterprise architecture.
* Knowledge of enterprise IT infrastructure concepts, which may include cloud computing modernization, networking, and data management principles.
* Experience defining system integration requirements and collaborating with quality assurance teams on software testing, user acceptance, and product fielding.
* Skilled in analyzing data from enterprise information systems to support IT planning, monitor program performance, and ensure policy compliance. GS-14. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:
* Expert knowledge of public laws, regulations, and policies that affect IT life-cycle management, strategic planning, and investment management to develop the organizational structure and mission
* Mastery in applying strategic planning, capital planning, investment control, workforce planning, and information security management to support the DMDC mission.
* Expertise in using, updating, and interpreting data from systems such as Risk Management Framework Repository and Information Technology Portfolio Repository.
* Proven experience defining and owning the program/product vision and strategic roadmap, utilizing portfolio management methodologies to align IT initiatives with enterprise goals and report to senior executive leadership.
* Demonstrated leadership in guiding cross-functional teams through complex IT life cycles, directing project scope, and making strategic trade-offs based on technical, financial, and business constraints.
* Expertise in directing and communicating a product or program's strategic technical direction and enterprise architecture to both technical and non-technical stakeholders.
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