Information Technology Specialist

King of Prussia, PA, United States

Summary This position is located in Region I, Division of Resource Management, Information Resources Branch (IRB). The supervisor is Michael Dean. This position is in the Bargaining Unit with the National Treasury Employees Union, Chapter 208. This position is not subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. This position is subject to security ownership restriction reporting requirements. Responsibilities As an IT Specialist, you will administer, develop, deliver, and support information technology (IT), telecommunications, and audio-visual systems and services. You will oversee the planning, design and implementation of new and enhanced information systems; oversee the design, modification, testing, installation, and implementation of new or existing applications software; plan, install, configure, test, and maintain the systems environment; oversee the configuration, installation, implementation, and maintenance of the systems; and, ensure the integrity and availability of systems, networks, and data through information systems security policies and procedures. You will serve as a Communications Security (COMSEC) custodian or alternate custodian, responsible for the receipt, transfer, accounting, crypto-security, physical security, safeguarding and destruction of assigned COMSEC information, equipment and material, as needed. Such duties include but are not limited to: Provide advice and assistance to the Branch Chief and to management on all aspects of IT, telecommunications and audio-visual systems and services to meet the business requirements of the Region I organization. Manage complex IT, telecommunications, audio-visual and other IRB related projects for the branch. Evaluate Region I’s communications requirements and develop specifications and Statements of Work for communications programs. Manage proposals for services and equipment for telecommunications needs. Perform independent analysis of major regional information processes and operations. Provide advice on the utilization of state-of-the-art systems technology to streamline and achieve efficiencies in business practices. Prepare evaluations of requirements, provide input to the final technical decision, and recommend course of action for management consideration. Perform research into state-of-the-art information technology means, including software, hardware, and communication networks and devices which can be effectively applied to achieve the desired efficiencies. Analyze the findings and develop recommendations. Coordinate the development and implementation of improvements. Conduct analysis to interpret highly complex program needs, determine IT, telecommunications, and audio-visual requirements, and develop the required specifications and associated hardware/software and network configurations. Coordinate with the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) and other staff interpreting and implementing these requirements. Serve as a COMSEC custodian responsible for secure phones, including cell phones, the key management infrastructure (KMI), secure videoconferencing, the Defense Messaging Service (DMS) using SIPRNet and HSDN, and the Safeguards Information Messaging Network. Requirements Conditions of Employment This is a Drug Testing position. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, in addition to the basic education requirements, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as: Experience that demonstrates extensive knowledge of the theories, principles, and practices in the information technology field. Candidates must have a minimum of three years progressively responsible professional experience. This experience must include at least one year of specialized experience applying information technology principles, concepts and methods related to application development, web development, computer software/hardware, and networking configurations. A description of how you posses the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications should be addressed in your resume. Education BASIC EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. Additional Information The duty location of this position is King of Prussia, PA. In general, employees are expected to be in the office at a minimum of 4 days per pay period**. Telework schedules are approved, on a case-by-case basis. If selected, telework will be determined in accordance with Agency policy and the Collective Bargaining Agreement. Based on the staffing needs of the agency/area of consideration, additional selections may be made from this vacancy announcement.