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THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: Please review further information below regarding how this posting will be used.
To fill this job we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
Location of position: Federal Acquisition Service, Information Technology Category (ITC), Technical Account Management Division
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
Learn more about this agency09/26/2022 to 09/30/2022
$94,373 - $176,300 per year
GS 13 - 14
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
14
No
No
22FASA516MD-DHA
679666900
This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.
As an IT Specialist you will serve as a Solutions Architect and be responsible for providing technical expertise necessary to ensure that FAS products and services meet IT solutions and security (INFOSEC) requirements in response to Government needs.
Both the GS-13 and GS-14 share many similar duties. Duties may include: (This is NOT an all-inclusive list).
Through management and leadership, performs analytical and customer outreach work to ensure that FAS products and services meet state-of-the-art information security requirements in response to Government needs.
Develops and recommends technical solutions and provides technical guidance in IT security implementation to Federal agency clients in accordance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Executive Orders (EO), Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS), National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), and Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) requirements.
Monitors and analyzes technological changes and developments associated with emerging technologies.
Develops and recommends requirements and participates in the development and implementation of acquisition and program strategies, coordinates with GSA acquisition and program personnel in the preparation of solicitations for the enhancement of offerings, and participates in the evaluation and analysis of submitted proposals. Leads and serves during all acquisition phases providing technical and price analyses. Oversees the monitoring of program and contract deliverables. Forecasts and tracks costs to effectively manage project funding.
Operates as a strategic liaison and expert consultant to senior ITC management on a wide range of matters that directly shape and influence ITC strategic outreach and engagement objectives, policies, events, executive briefings, and other activities.
Develops strategic stakeholder outreach materials including marketing collateral, talking points, reactive press statements/Q&A, workshops, meetings, seminars, conferences, white papers, infographics, solicitation templates, social media, podcasts, and videocasts.
Represents FAS and GSA in meetings with industry representatives and other Federal agencies to resolve problems, develop joint policies and standards, select and implement IT security products and services, and exchange ideas for resolving technical problems.
GS-13
GS-14
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
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.
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The salary range per year will depend on the duty location of the selectee. This is a VIRTUAL position.
If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.
Applicants applying for the GS-13 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in the Federal service as described below:
IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/NETWORK) COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:
GS-13
Specialized experience is experience in Information technology (IT) infrastructure, emerging technologies, and telecommunications. Experience must include:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level or higher in the Federal service.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies as described above AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service as described below;
GS-14
Specialized experience is experience in Information technology (IT) infrastructure, emerging technologies, and telecommunications. Experience must include:
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Bargaining Unit status: None
Relocation Not Paid
Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.
Recruitment/Relocation Incentive
On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved:
· Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government
· Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee
· Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government
Management Rights
Additional vacancies may be filled from this announcement as needed; through other means; or not at all.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications 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.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Submit a complete online application including any required documents prior to 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of the announcement. You can modify or complete your application any time before the deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, click here: Apply for a GSA Job.
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After the closing date/deadline:
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/679666900. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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