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This PUBLIC NOTICE is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit Information Technology talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. To help us fill these jobs, we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority”. This means that when we have a vacancy, we can hire any qualified candidate, from this notice or from any source. The benefit of applying via this notice is that your submission may be shared with a hiring manager if they request resumes from this notice.
Learn more about this agency05/16/2022 to 09/12/2022
$148,484 - $176,300 per year
GS 15
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional travel may be required up to 10% per year.
No
Term - TERM appointment. Initial appointment is 1 year plus 1 day and may not exceed 2 years.
Full-time
Competitive
NA
No
No
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All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) are eligible to apply.
Presidential Innovation Fellows (PIF) is a renowned fellowship program that pairs mid-to-senior-level entrepreneurs, executives, and technologists of all kinds with top civil servants and change-makers working within the federal government to tackle some of our nation’s biggest challenges. Fellows are embedded within agencies as senior advisors for 12-24 month engagements working on mission-critical problems, shaping smarter policy and/or advancing equitable technology for public good.
The PIF program brings the principles, values, and practices of the innovation economy into government through the most effective agents of change we know: our people. PIF pairs talented, diverse technologists and strategists with forward-thinking civil servants to tackle our nation’s biggest challenges, and to achieve profound and lasting social impact that serves the public. Serving as trusted advisors and experts alongside government leaders, these Fellows leverage technology, design and strategy expertise to improve experiences for the American people now and into the future.
The position requires that Fellows perform work of an exceptional degree of difficulty across a wide range of topics at the convergence of technology, policy, and delivery. The Fellow will leverage their experience deploying high-quality, human-centered platforms and services to lead major initiatives, consult on systems and policy proposals, and provide technical, policy, and programmatic guidance to government agencies. The individual will be expected to deliver innovative solutions that draw upon best practices. These solutions should have the potential to dramatically improve the delivery of government services, and provide value to the public at whom those services are directed.
The incumbent will use their demonstrated experience building and scaling initiatives to grow the effectiveness of the program.
Typical duties for the IT Specialist - Presidential Innovation Fellow include, but are not limited to:
Acting as a strategic advisor, collaborating with cross-functional teams to achieve organizational or project objectives, and leading stakeholders through organizational change in one or more of the following areas:
Software & Cloud Infrastructure - Expertise in DevOps, cloud computing, cloud infrastructure, front-end engineering, back-end engineering, and/or enterprise-level technology leadership.
Product Management - Expertise in product development, product management, and/or agile software methodologies.
Design & Experience - Expertise in user experience (UX), human-centered design, service design, implementation design and/or customer experience (CX).
Data Strategy & AI - Expertise in the areas of data strategy & artificial intelligence. This includes data management, machine learning, data science, and/or modern statistical & computational methods.
Digital Transformation & Strategy - Expertise in the areas of strategy & digital transformation. This includes digital marketing or advertising, healthcare innovation, change management, community outreach & engagement, DEIA, venture capital, accelerators, or incubators; and/or corporate innovation.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
In order to properly be able to evaluate your previous experience, we recommend being as detailed as possible in your resume and following our general guidance on creating federal style resume. Qualification determinations cannot be made when resumes do not include the required information, so failure to provide this information may result in disqualification.
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.
PRESIDENTIAL INNOVATION FELLOW (PIF) QUALIFICATIONS:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies listed below:
Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
Customer Service - skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate; AND
GS-15 LEVEL SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: In addition to the basic requirements listed above, you must have one year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is:
None.
6/21/22 this Public Notice has been extended through July 8, 2022.
Key facts about this DHA Public Notice:
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Submitted materials will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines.
Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures.
Certain selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees might be given new appointments to the civil service.
You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority. ICTAP/CTAP. Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position and will be determined, based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled.
The information in this section outlines the criteria that your application will be evaluated against to determine if you meet the Qualifications for the position. There are two very important things to note about this step in the process:
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
This Direct Hire Public Notice will be used to build a list/inventory of applicants that may be referred as vacancies become available.
You must submit a complete online materials packet including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this Public Notice. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your submission any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your submission. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
To begin, click the Apply Online button on the vacancy announcement.
Need Assistance in Applying? Contact the HR representative listed on the Public Notice prior to the submission deadline. We are available to assist you Monday-Friday during normal business hours. You must receive HR approval before deviating from these instructions. Be sure to APPLY EARLY before the Public Notice closes.
Thank you for your interest in working for U.S. General Services Administration!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/654720300. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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