Information Technology Spec

To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal or private sector. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience include performing the following types of tasks on a regular basis.

NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position.

Specialized experience may include the following: Experience analyzing customer IT contract and resource requirements and recommending solutions; Applying advanced IT acquisition and procurement principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices; and Researching and providing recommendations on all aspects of IT lifecycle system development, integration, maintenance, and customer support. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level.

For all positions, 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. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social).

Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

You will serve as an Information Technology Specialist and be responsible for developing acquisition policies for Information Technology and Software major and non-major acquisition programs. You will assist in the oversight of these programs in their development, integration, sustainment, and enhancement of IT and software acquisition programs throughout the programs' lifecycles. You will advise senior management on the status of major and non-major IT product and software programs.

Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Develop, implement, oversee, and maintain adaptive acquisition policies and processes for Coast Guard acquisition programs that ensure effective and efficient acquisition and lifecycle management of major and non-major IT/Software systems, platforms, and services in support of Coast Guard missions. Assist Coast Guard IT/Software acquisition programs through all phases of the acquisition life cycle.

Provide clarifications and interpretation of DHS and CG systems acquisition policy and guidance to assist programs and projects with meeting the requirements and supporting programs for CG and DHS program acquisition reviews. Support acquisition governance through oversight, insight, and foresight perform continued analysis of programs' cost, schedule, and performance.

Monitor program planning and ensure compliance with major and non-major systems acquisition policies and procedures at each milestone for all programs. Research policies, processes and procedures to improve implementation of IT/Software acquisition programs. Support cybersecurity and program protection implementation within major and non-major IT/Software programs.

Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments.

Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement.

To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. Reasonable Accommodation Information