Summary This position is being filled under Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as the subject matter expert responsible for ensuring the Joint Staff Enterprise compliance with Federal and DoD IT Portfolio Management policy. Responsibilities This position is being filled under Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist (Policy and Planning) with responsibility as the IT Portfolio Manager. Develop policy to support Joint Staff reporting requirements in information technology management systems such as the DoD IT Portfolio Repository (DITPR) Serve as the organizational SME when interpreting DoD 8115.01 and 8115.02 guidance and Office of Management and Budget (OMB) policies for IT Portfolio Management (PfM) and developing appropriate guidance, standard operating procedures and instructions for Joint Staff wide implementation Coordinate with Joint Staff Comptroller's office to ensure alignment with both its POM coordination and SNaP-IT reporting of IT Investment funding Manage CIO Governance Secretariat activities, informing the Joint Staff community/stakeholders of IT resource decisions; and collaborates across the Joint Staff and with external organizations in order to attain intended objectives and outcomes in a timely fashion Make recommendations necessary to support DoDAF, and DODIN architecture changes throughout all phases of the Defense Acquisition System (DAS), Integrated Life Cycle Management (ILCM) Framework, Joint Capabilities Integration and Development System (JCIDS) and PPB&E Maintain an up-to date repository of the DoD-required information about Joint Staff IT investments to support risk/value analysis and to support financial planning and programming activities within Joint Staff comptroller resource management processes using DOD IT Investment Portal (DITIP) Access eAcquisition, EMASS, DAI, EBAS and Remedy systems to analyze JS IT Investment requirements Evaluate the impact emerging technology will have on business needs and practices and takes into consideration the organization's financial and other resources while developing capital investment plans designed to meet changing IT needs of the organization Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Formulating IT investment policy; Providing expert advice and guidance on IT Portfolio Management policy; Applying policy and planning concepts, interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines, performance management and measurement methods and tools in order to motivate directorates to establish priorities for IT investments, build business cases, demonstrate total cost of investment, and establish metrics and associated performance measurement tools. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. Please see requirement 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. This position is Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA): Acquisition C (Communications-Computer Systems) Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Education Additional Information Other Notes: -This position requires attainment of Defense Workforce Acquisition Improvement Act, Level II in Communications - Computer Systems -This position requires ITILv3 (Information Technology Infrastructure Library) current certification. - This is a DoD Cyber Workforce (DCWF) position in accordance with DoDD 8410.01, "Cyberspace Workforce Management," DoDI 8410.02, "Identification, Tracking, and Reporting of Cyberspace Workforce Requirements," and 8140.03, "Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program," with Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs) for the Work Role. Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.