Job Title: Information Technology Specialist (ENTARCH) - SV-2210-I
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number:HQ-CIO-12-491688
SALARY RANGE: $72,662.00 to $112,689.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: SV-2210-I
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Alexandria, VA, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Government-Wide-Current and former permanent Federal employees. Applications also accepted from Veterans' Preference eligibles OR veterans who were honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty. Such applicants will compete under TSA's Merit Promotion procedures for which Veterans' Preference is not a factor in the selection process.
Department: Department Of Homeland Security
Agency: Transportation Security Administration
Job Announcement Number:HQ-CIO-12-491688
SALARY RANGE: $72,662.00 to $112,689.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD: Tuesday, May 29, 2012 to Tuesday, June 12, 2012
SERIES & GRADE: SV-2210-I
POSITION INFORMATION: Full Time - Permanent
PROMOTION POTENTIAL: I
DUTY LOCATIONS: 1 vacancy(s) in the following locations:
Alexandria, VA, US
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:
Government-Wide-Current and former permanent Federal employees. Applications also accepted from Veterans' Preference eligibles OR veterans who were honorably discharged from the Armed Forces after completing at least 3 years of continuous active duty. Such applicants will compete under TSA's Merit Promotion procedures for which Veterans' Preference is not a factor in the selection process.
JOB SUMMARY:
Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is calling. DHS components work collectively to prevent terrorism, secure borders, enforce and administer immigration laws, safeguard cyberspace and ensure resilience to disasters. The vitality and magnitude of this mission is achieved by a diverse workforce spanning hundreds of occupations. Make an impact; join DHS.
Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce. For additional information about our agency please visit http://www.tsa.gov/join/index.shtm
KEY REQUIREMENTS:
You must possess U.S. Citizenship or be a U.S. National.
You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
You may be required to travel overnight occasionally.
Overtime may be required.
You must complete a favorable Background Investigation (BI).
You must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret Clearance.
You may be required to travel overnight occasionally.
Overtime may be required.
DUTIES:
This position is located in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Office of Strategy and Innovation, Enterprise Architecture Division, Enterprise Architecture Governance Branch (EAGB), Transportation Security Administration (TSA), Department of Homeland Security (DHS). You will report directly to the Branch Chief of the EAGB. As an Enterprise Architect, you will be responsible for providing guidance and recommendations in the application of architectural elements in the analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the enterprise architecture to align IT strategy, plans, and systems with TSA's mission, goals, structure, and processes. You will provide EA support in the establishment and management of TSA's decision-making framework and governance boards. As a member of the EA core team, you will be involved in all activities involving: the development, implementation, maintenance, and management of TSA architectures including guiding systems/application development and acquisition efforts; developing EA processes, procedures, and standards; and defining EA performance measures. Additionally, you will provide technical advice to the TSA Chief Architect and EAD management on matters pertaining to the application of EA principles, policies, concepts, methodologies, and practices across TSA's enterprise. Typical duties include:
Implementing EAGB plans while ensuring alignment with the division and OIT plan.
Preparing and submitting status reports and responses to organizational performance measures and ensuring alignment of EAD projects and programs with tactical (short term) objectives.
Conducting complex analyses in support of architectural activities and developing architectural products (e.g., conceptual, solution, and segment architectures) including architectural reviews.
Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to all components of the enterprise security architecture.
Implementing plans and strategies to modify the IT infrastructure based on EA principles, policies, concepts, and practices to support TSA’s short and long range goals, objectives, and plans.
Determining gaps between the current and the target architecture and developing plans for transitioning to target architecture to identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies
Serving as an EAD representative and technical point of contact within the TSA, DHS, and external organizations on EAD projects, programs, and other work activities.
Serving as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) and leading the preparation and submittal of IT and EAD acquisition packages.
Promoting and educating customers and stakeholders on the use and value of the enterprise architecture.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL IT POSITIONS: To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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.
In addition, to qualify for the SV-I Pay Band: Applicants must meet have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience includes:
utilizing enterprise architectural theories, principles, concepts, methods and techniques to design and develop techniques to solve problems, enhance performance, and increase efficiency and effectiveness;
analyzing interrelationships between Service Oriented Architecture, Segment Architecture, and Solution Architecture;
utilizing Federal IT Standards, requirements, and guidance such as Federal Enterprise Architecture framework and associated reference models (e.g., Business Reference Model, Performance Reference Model, Service Component Reference Model, Technical Reference Model, Data Reference Model, and Portfolio Management and Investment Review Processes).
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
Implementing EAGB plans while ensuring alignment with the division and OIT plan.
Preparing and submitting status reports and responses to organizational performance measures and ensuring alignment of EAD projects and programs with tactical (short term) objectives.
Conducting complex analyses in support of architectural activities and developing architectural products (e.g., conceptual, solution, and segment architectures) including architectural reviews.
Ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices to all components of the enterprise security architecture.
Implementing plans and strategies to modify the IT infrastructure based on EA principles, policies, concepts, and practices to support TSA’s short and long range goals, objectives, and plans.
Determining gaps between the current and the target architecture and developing plans for transitioning to target architecture to identify opportunities to improve enterprise-level systems to support business processes and utilize emerging technologies
Serving as an EAD representative and technical point of contact within the TSA, DHS, and external organizations on EAD projects, programs, and other work activities.
Serving as the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR) and leading the preparation and submittal of IT and EAD acquisition packages.
Promoting and educating customers and stakeholders on the use and value of the enterprise architecture.
QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:
BASIC REQUIREMENTS FOR ALL IT POSITIONS: To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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.
In addition, to qualify for the SV-I Pay Band: Applicants must meet have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H Pay Band or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience includes:
utilizing enterprise architectural theories, principles, concepts, methods and techniques to design and develop techniques to solve problems, enhance performance, and increase efficiency and effectiveness;
analyzing interrelationships between Service Oriented Architecture, Segment Architecture, and Solution Architecture;
utilizing Federal IT Standards, requirements, and guidance such as Federal Enterprise Architecture framework and associated reference models (e.g., Business Reference Model, Performance Reference Model, Service Component Reference Model, Technical Reference Model, Data Reference Model, and Portfolio Management and Investment Review Processes).
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
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