Summary
This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A). The primary purpose of this position to manage information systems and technologies required to develop, build, manage and coordinate the data infrastructure required to support National Vetting Center activities using all relevant and appropriate Federal government (including both intelligence and law enforcement) information. Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position.
Duties
As a Supervisory IT Specialist (National Vetting Center Technical Director), GS-2210-15, your typical work assignments may include: Provides policy guidance for National Vetting Center managers and officials, identifying and addressing IT capabilities issues through the rigorous application of information assurance policies, principles, and practices to ensure proper alignment and consistency of Department-wide and IC mission requirements. Plans, organizes, and controls overall activities to develop and operate the data infrastructure in support of the National Vetting Center. Responsible for the lifecycle development plan; serves as the single point of program interface for other related or supporting projects; and directs and provides expertise for all phases of the program from inception through completion. Provides technical oversight and provides strategic technical guidance. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities over engineers and program managers. Often serves as the National Vetting Center IT expert and principal l&A representative on technical matters with other DHS agencies and, as required, other Intelligence Community agencies. Prepares and presents briefings holds discussions, and in coordination with other experts, makes commitments relative to mission matters to higher level officials. Presents I&A programs and accomplishments to higher level I&A and DHS officials on a periodic basis. Serves as a member, chair, or advisor to I&A committees and activities. All DHS-HQ announcements have a 5 business day open period due to the number of applications received. This announcement will be open for 5 business days OR until the first 100 applications have been received, whichever happens first. View common definitions of terms found in this announcement: Common Definitions.
Education
Not Applicable
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire, and the result of the online assessments required for this position. You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Flexibility, Information Management, Interpersonal Skills, Manages Human Resources, Oral Communication, Problem Solving, Resilience, and Technical Competence To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be placed in one of the following categories: Best-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that substantially exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate high proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all Selective Placement Factors (SPF) and appropriate Quality Ranking Factors (QRF) as determined by the job analysis. Well-Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrates acceptable proficiency in all of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. Qualified: Applicants possessing experience that meets the minimum qualifications of the position and demonstrate basic proficiency in most of the critical competencies, including all SPFs and appropriate QRFs as determined by the job analysis. If you are amongst the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the job questionnaire and application, clickhttps://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13014950 Interviews are required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Consideration may be given to performance appraisals and incentive awards as an indicator of quality of prior experience.