Summary
As an IT Specialist (Policy & Planning) at DMDC, you will lead enterprise infrastructure using ITIL and ITSM (ServiceNow) to resolve challenges, optimize services, and develop SLAs. Lead cross-functional teams, leverage analytics for improvement, and shape IT policies. You will advise senior leadership, manage strategic projects (agile/traditional), and architect IT solutions directly impacting Department of War (DoW) missions.
Duties
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.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
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.