IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)

• Serve as the program control lead for the Office of the Chief Information Officer.
• Coordinate BEAs independent system auditing cycle. Manage the contact team that performs the NIST800-53 reviews of BEAs IT systems.
• Perform monthly quarterly and annual Capital Planning and Investment Control reporting duties. Upload IT Financial reporting documentation to the FOLIO system.
• Upload IT Financial reporting documentation to the FOLIO system.

• Applicants must meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
• U.S. Citizen
• Suitable for Federal employment.
• Registered for Selective Service if applicable. ()
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• Relocation expenses may not be paid.
• This is a NON-BARGAINING unit position.

EXPERIENCE

Experience must be IT-related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific intensive training (for example IT certification) as appropriate.

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four 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 (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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives and to make recommendations.

Specialized Experience: For the Band 3 (GS-11) you must have one year of experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the Band 2 (GS-09) in the Federal service. Experience for this position includes applying knowledge of Federal budget processes and Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC) requirements to support the formulation and execution of Information Technology (IT) budgets; applying Technology Business Management (TBM) principles to support IT investment planning and resource management; managing Integrated Project Teams (IPTs) to coordinate project activities deliverables and stakeholder requirements; and administering and maintaining SharePoint sites to support collaboration document management and information sharing.

OR

Education: 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Possession of or ability to obtain and maintain a Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Level III certification or its current equivalent is preferred but not required.

NOTE: To show proof of meeting the Basic Entry Requirements all applicants MUST submit a copy of their college transcripts. See the Required Documents section for more information.

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.

After you submit this application you will receive an e-mail informing you that a USA Hire assessment is required. You will have 48 hours from the closing date of this announcement 11/05/2026 to complete the assessment as this assessment is part of your application.