Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) (GS-14)

Summary

This position is part of the Department of War, War Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implementing, and ensuring compliance with plans, polices, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all IT programs necessary to support the organization academic mission.

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" . As a Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Supervisory Leadership: Exercises full supervisory and administrative control over a subordinate staff of IT professionals. Responsibilities include assigning and reviewing work, evaluating performance, resolving employee grievances, identifying training needs, and managing a hybrid workforce of federal employees and contractors. IT Policy & Strategic Planning: Formulates, develops, and implements comprehensive IT policies, strategic plans, and standard operating procedures that align with and support the Defense Information School (DINFOS) academic and organizational missions. Technology Assessment & Modernization: Assesses the impact of forecasted technological changes, emerging industry trends, and higher-headquarters DoD directives to develop long-range IT investment plans and drive continuous modernization of the enterprise infrastructure. Project & Resource Management: Directs the planning, execution, and oversight of complex, large-scale IT projects and system implementations, ensuring initiatives are completed on schedule, within budget, and prioritized according to strategic mission value. Cybersecurity & Compliance Integration: Ensures robust cybersecurity principles and DoD Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements are fully integrated into all IT projects, system lifecycles, and directorate policies from inception to deployment. Technical Authority & Advisory Services: Serves as the primary technical authority and advisor to senior executive leadership, presenting data-driven recommendations, risk assessments, and business cases to gain consensus on critical IT investments and enterprise architecture changes.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Leading and managing IT policy development, strategic planning, and enterprise architecture initiatives to support organizational missions and long-term goals. Evaluating and determining the impact of new and emerging technologies, legislative mandates, and higher-headquarters (e.g., DoD, DISA) directives on current and future IT infrastructure. Providing authoritative advice, technical guidance, and recommendations to senior leadership on complex IT matters, including budget planning, resource allocation, and risk management. Directing the planning, execution, and oversight of large-scale, cross-functional IT projects and system implementations while ensuring compliance with cybersecurity standards (e.g., Risk Management Framework). Performing supervisory including assigning work, evaluating performance, managing hybrid workforce elements (civilian/contractor), and fostering team development in an enterprise IT environment. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following 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. *NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html

How you will be evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13091398 Please review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d As required by 5 C.F.R. § 302.106., DLA will provide Section 508 conformant ICT to employees with disabilities. All ICT interfaces with the public related to vacancy announcements and career transition opportunities must conform to the applicable requirements in the current ICT Standards and Guidelines (36 C.F.R. § 1194).

Other information

Other Notes: BS degree in Information Technology, Cybersecurity, Computer Science, Information Systems, Data Science, or Software Engineering OR Any approved cyber-related training course listed in the DoD 8140 Training Repository IAW DoD 8140 Foundational Qualifications Options OR Any approved cyber-related certification listed within the DoD 8140 Foundational Qualification Matrix Certification Index. This is a Defense Cyber Workforce Position. Must be able to meet DoD Directive 8140.03 requirements applicable to the duties of the position. Primary DCWF Role: 801 Program Manager Secondary DCWF Role: 751 DCWF Coordinator Proficiency Level: Advanced RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))