Information Technology Specialist, GSFPL GS-13 (DH) (Term)

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date whichever occurs first.

This is a term position and NTE 2 years and may be extended up to 10 years.

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist (ENTARCH) GSyou will be responsible for:

• Supporting operations maintenance development and security activities including system design documentation testing installation implementation and audit response/readiness of new and existing Financial Management & Support Division IT systems including but not limited to FSAs Oracle E-Business Suite-based Financial Management System and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management-based Budget Support System.
• Providing expert guidance and project management support in the consolidation and modernization of financial and administrative systems supporting programs enacted under Title IV of the Higher Education Act including change and configuration management lifecycle development activity patch management and release planning using an Agile development approach.
• Supporting testing activity by creating or utilizing repeatable testing methodologies/tools ensuring a documented repetitive process provides requirements tracking traceability to ensure the integration of IT programs and services and resolution of integration/interoperability issues.
• Supporting oversight of system contracts and acquisition process including cost estimation requirements gathering proposal evaluation and monitoring.
• Coordinating FM&S Division activity within Finance across the Department of Education and with external partners and vendors.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the Presidents promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs).

Condition of Employment:
As a condition of employment for accepting this position you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public determining if your employment advances the public interest we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification in writing that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Key Requirements:

1. Must be a US Citizen.
2. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service.
3. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check.
4. Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
5. Relocation expenses will not be paid.
6. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period.

Minimum Qualification Requirements

You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-13 if you possess the specialize experience education or a combination of the two.
Specialized Experience for the GS-12 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-12 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments:
1. Experience supporting requirements gathering design development and testing of a Federal or privately available Financial commercially available off-the shelf (COTS) product (e.g. Oracle Momentum PeopleSoft SAP).
2. Experience supporting and utilizing repeatable full lifecycle testing methodologies in support of a major business or systems integration project applying information assurance/security policies and configuration management to ensure compliance and reliability.
3. Experience identifying promoting and implementing business process improvements to achieve improvements in organizational efficiencies effectiveness and increased user satisfaction

Basic Experience Requirements Example (IT Specialist GS-12 and Above GS or Equivalent):
For positions at the GS-12 GS-13 GS-14 or GS-15 grade levels applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies in addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement as demonstrated through the assessment of skills. You must possess IT-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training (e.g. IT certification) as appropriate) demonstrating each of the nine competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (i.e. 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. 3. Decision Making - Makes sound well-informed and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action even in uncertain situations to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. 4. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. 5. Interpersonal Skills- Shows understanding friendliness courtesy tact empathy concern and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult hostile or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 6. 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. 7. Problem Solving- Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations. 8. Teamwork- Encourages and facilitates cooperation pride trust and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. 9. Technical Competence- Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform ones job; works with understands and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues.