Summary This position serves as Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN/ENTARCH), located in the Department of Justice (DOJ), Justice Management Division (JMD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Policy and Planning Staff (PPS), Contract Management (CM), in Washington, DC. Responsibilities As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service. The duties and responsibilities as an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) GS-2210-14 generally include, but are not limited to the following: Facilities the IT program acquisition development by, defining program scope, and coordinates an Integrated OCIO IT Master Plan. Plans, develops, reviews, implements, and maintains hardware and software systems to support the mission. Reviews IT projects with high complexity or risk, such as agency-wide system integrations that include large-scale enterprise resource planning. Identifies significant actual and potential cyber security licenses and contracts problems, trends, and weaknesses. Integrates configuration management, information technology architecture, infrastructure design, and systems integration aspects into IT project plans. Assists stakeholders in developing long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. Collaborates with various OCIO components to develop and evaluate security policies, including incident response, identity management, and insider threat prevention and detection. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications To qualify for the position of IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) at (GS-2210-14), you must meet the basic qualification requirements listed below AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade. Basic Qualifications (2210 series): Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attention 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. AND Specialized Experience: For the GS-14 you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as: Managing or assisting an IT contract management program with experience in areas such as Business Process Re-engineering, Capital Planning and Investment Assessment, Contracting/Procurement, Cost-Benefit Analysis; AND Applying IT project management principles, methods, concepts, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments; AND Providing technical guidance and recommendations to senior management and technical specialists on a wide range of complex IT issues. You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 05/14/2024. YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire and the qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the "Required Documents" section for important notes about what information you must include in your resume! Education Additional Information This announcement is being advertised under a government-wide Direct-Hire Authority issued by OPM for positions in certain hard-to-fill occupational fields. Veterans Preference and other Category Rating procedures do not apply to this announcement. Applicants must simply be determined to possess the specialized experience and basic qualifications required of the position. The hiring office may interview and select any qualified candidate of their choosing from the qualified pool. See OPM, Direct Hire Authority for more information. Other Information: Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/page/file/1394116/download Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov.