Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN)

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The DOW CIO is also responsible for matters relating to IT, information and records, and information environment including command and control, communications, electromagnetic spectrum, network operations, cybersecurity, and positioning, navigation, and timing. The incumbent of this position serves as the DOW's Cyber Workforce Standards Specialist and is responsible for implementing and aligning cyber standards to support mission requirements. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirement: 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. You may qualify at the GS/GG -14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of qualifying experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GG/GS-13) in the Federal service that demonstrates the ability to: 1) Manage and implement cyber workforce programs and initiatives; develop, validate, and refine cyber work roles and associated knowledge, skills, abilities, and tasks (KSATs) and proficiency standards; 2) Analyze cyber workforce requirements, policies, and emerging mission needs to identify capability gaps and recommend solutions; and 3) Coordinate with senior leaders, functional communities, and subject matter experts to develop tools, training, communications, briefings, and reports that support cyber workforce implementation and inform strategic decision-making. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume. Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, as part of their application package, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This "certification" must include your rank, dates of active duty service, type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable), and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible". Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.

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