Summary This position is located at Departmental Offices, Terrorism and Financial Intelligence-Intelligence Analysis. As an Information Technology Specialist, you will be managing complex IT projects over multiple stages of the technology life cycle and project management with emphasis on the development of high-level policy and planning for IT systems. Responsibilities Pursuant to 50 USC 3024 (v), and with concurrence and consultation with the Director of National Intelligence and the Director of the Office of Personnel Management, this position is being established in the excepted service as an element of the Intelligence Community within the Department of the Treasury. The following are the duties of this position at the GS-14. If you are selected at a lower grade level, you will have the opportunity to learn to perform all these duties, and will receive training to help you grow in this position. As an Information Technology Specialist, you will: - Interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services. Take a leadership role and provide expert advice in managing acquisitions, including: (a) gathering requirements; (b) developing statements of work or objectives; (c) evaluating proposals; and (d) managing the contractual life cycle. Evaluates and makes recommendations on new IT developments, applications, and emerging technologies. - Take a leadership role in managing IT projects, ensuring proper and timely completion of all aspects of complex application projects including: (a) working with users to identify objectives and specifications; (b) evaluating hardware and software options; (c) planning, designing, developing, testing, implementing, and documenting systems; and (d) evaluating performance of the system after implementation. - Establish and maintain communications with stakeholders, mission partners, and end users regarding pertinent technical infrastructure activities. - Conduct feasibility studies and trade-off analyses to satisfy technical requirement. - Conduct research, evaluate proposals, and provide advice to senior managers for IT acquisition hardware, software, and services. Keep abreast of technical innovations and standards for future system incorporation. - Serve as Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) on IT acquisitions and contracts as appropriate to the position, develop and maintain IT contract and procurement tracking, and develop cost estimates for new or modified procurements and contracts. Requirements Conditions of Employment The experience may have been gained in either the public, private sector or volunteer service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/day/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week on your resumé. Key Requirements: Please refer to "Conditions of Employment." Click "Print Preview" to review the entire announcement before applying. Must be U.S. Citizen or U.S. National All new hires will be required to comply with federal ethics laws. A review of financial or other interests may be conducted to determine if they create any real or apparent conflict of interests with official Treasury duties. Qualifications You must meet the following requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized experience: For the GS-14, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes BOTH of the following: Experience working with classified information systems (i.e. JWICS), applications, network, server and desktop virtualization infrastructure, and security practices such as STIG compliance and reporting; AND -Project management experience with hardware/software upgrades, developing project plans using Agile Methodology, providing technical solutions, and implementation of security policy and compliance management. Specialized experience: For the GS-13, you must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position includes the following: -Project management experience with hardware/software upgrades, assist with developing project plans using Agile Methodology, providing technical solutions, and implementation of security policy and compliance management. In addition to specialized experience, individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Additional Information OTHER INFORMATION: We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies. This is a non-bargaining unit position. We may offer opportunities for telework. We may offer opportunities for flexible work schedules. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT: A two-year trial period may be required. Must have, or be able to obtain and maintain, a Top Secret security clearance based on a Single Scope Background Investigation (SSBI). Must be eligible for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access. Must successfully complete a background investigation. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. Have your salary sent to a financial institution of your choice by Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer. If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Go through a Personal Identity Verification (PIV) process that requires two forms of identification from the Form I-9. Federal law requires verification of the identity and employment eligibility of all new hires in the U.S. Obtain and use a Government-issued charge card for business-related travel. File a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. Undergo an income tax verification This position requires that the successful candidate undergo personnel vetting, which includes a background investigation and enrollment upon onboarding into "Continuous Vetting." Enrollment in Continuous Vetting will result in automated record checks being conducted throughout one's employment with Treasury. The successful candidate will also be enrolled into FBI's Rap Back service, which will allow Treasury to receive notification from the FBI of criminal matters (e.g., arrests, charges, convictions) involving enrolled individuals in near real-time. For more information about individual rights, Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights - FBI, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI, and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov). Our comprehensive benefits are very generous. Our benefits package includes: Challenging work, opportunities for advancement, competitive salaries, bonuses and incentive awards. Eleven paid holidays, 13 days of sick leave, and 13 to 26 days of vacation time each year. Access to insurance programs that may be continued after you retire. A wide choice of health insurance plans, coverage for pre-existing conditions, and no waiting periods. We pay a substantial amount (up to 75%) of the health insurance premiums. A retirement program which includes employer-matching contributions. Learn more about Federal benefits programs at: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay\and\Benefits