IT Solutions Development Specialist - Federal Acquisition Service

Overview

Summary As an Information Technology Solutions Development Specialist, you will serve as a senior expert in solutions development related to Information Technology (IT).

Location Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) - Office of the FAS Commissioner - Office of IT Category (QT3). San Francisco, CA;
Lakewood, CO;
Washington, DC;
Atlanta, GA;
Chicago, IL;
Boston, MA;
Kansas City, MO;
New York, NY;
Philadelphia, PA;
Fort Worth, TX and/or Tacoma, WA.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

• Provides subject matter expertise to include cloud, artificial intelligence, software and other IT solution development across Information Technology Category (ITC) and in support of ITC and One Gov agency customers. Defines strategy to build and retain the ITC/ Federal Acquisition Service (FAS) internal, to include One Gov, technical resources; serves as the liaison with the technology partners managing and evaluating the relationships and the efficiency, results and productivity on an ongoing basis.
• Serves on agency, interagency and technical society committees as a recognized authority in the emerging technical area. Identifies, leads, and participates in special projects or studies, work groups, task forces and panels, frequently focusing on unprecedented problems, and shaping the future direction of ITC programs, to include the One Gov activities.
• Uses knowledge of Federal government (public sector) business models and value proposition to analyze customer needs and define opportunities for improved or new emerging technology solutions. Performs key leadership role within ITC, and the One Gov Program, leading the direction for the technology strategy following appropriate policies, procedures, and standards to further advance information technology solutions for use throughout the agency as well as customer.
• Represents and speaks for the ITC AC and in dealing with key GSA/FAS officials, other agency officials, representatives of business, industry, and other matters involving plans, programs, policies and objectives of the Office of ITC. Exercises broad discretionary authority in making on the spot decisions and commitments.
• Establishes productive contacts with Government and private industry to maintain and enhance technical knowledge and skills. Maintains liaison with academic communities and professional groups to ensure expanding competence in IT strategy. Develops cyberspace plans, strategy and influences policy to support and align with organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives.

Conditions of employment

• US Citizens and National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959
• Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required.

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees:
  The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee. We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-15 salary range starts at $150,359 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.

To qualify
, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.

Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements:
Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below: IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of…