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IT Operations EngineerDepartment of DefenseNational Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyOverview
##### Open & closing dates
09/09/2019 to 09/21/2019
##### Service
Excepted
##### Pay scale & grade
IA 04
##### Salary
$99,172 to $152,352 per year
##### Appointment type
Permanent - This is a permanent position.
##### Work schedule
Full-Time - Full TimeLocationMany vacancies in the following location:-Charlottesville, VARelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryJOB DESCRIPTION: IT Operations Engineers coordinate the integration,
deployment, sustainment, maintenance, and operations of systems
and/or services in the host enterprise architecture and NGA. They
provide IT support for GEOINT operations and are accountable for the
overall success of integration projects, ensuring alignment with
Agency priorities and business strategies (e.g., strategic plans,
life-cycle managemLearn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position resides within the Secure
Operations Group (TO), Service Performance Office (TOP), External
Support Division (TOPE). TOPE ensures high level NSG operations
availability at external sites by providing a focal point for NGA
externally assigned customers and NSG partners on IT operational
concerns. This position is located at Rivanna Station,
Charlottesville, VA. NGA Technical Executives (TXs) are embedded
with the NGA Support Team and Service Intelligence Centers and are
liaisons for all GEOINT technical items for the COCOMs, Components,
and Coalition. This includes Requirements, Engagement, Architecture,
Engineering, Project Management, Operations, Training,
Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security, Test,
Feasibility, and Process. The Rivanna Station NGA Support Team (NST)
Technical Executive (TX) is responsible for Geospatial-Intelligence
(GEOINT) Information Technology (IT) Operations and Sustainment at
the Charlottesville, VA., mission partner complex for the Army's
National Ground Intelligence Center (NGIC) and resident elements of
the Defense Intelligence Agency (DIA). The TX assigned to this
position is embedded within the supporting NST and performs as a
liaison for all GEOINT technical/related issues for the NST and as
CIO-T's technical subject matter expert. The functional scope of the
position requires the individual to be knowledgeable in the areas of
Requirements Development, Customer Engagement, IT Architecture,
Engineering, Project Management, Operations and Sustainment,
Training, Communications, Contractor Oversight, Cyber Security,
Test, Feasibility/Risk, and Process. The TX position requires a
working/execution level knowledge of NGA and host site GEOINT
requirement and workflow processes that drive upgrades and
sustainment of the site's operational GEOINT IT architecture, to
include the system components, services, and supporting
infrastructure necessary for the NST and host command to perform
their national/military GEOINT mission(s). The TX coordinates with
all applicable stakeholders to ensure GEOINT technical capabilities
are delivered, operate and are available to users to successfully
perform their intelligence mission(s). These geospatial services,
applications, systems, and capabilities are delivered by a variety
of agencies in support of the NGA/DIA Common Operating Environment
and DoD Joint Information Environment JIE initiatives. The Rivanna
Station NST TX is responsible for maintaining the overall integrity
of the command's GEOINT architecture to include the interoperability
of service component IT with the overarching National System for
Geospatial-Intelligence (NSG).Travel RequiredOccasional travel - Occasional Travel RequiredSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential4
#### Job family (Series)
2210 Information Technology Management- RequirementsConditions of Employment
US Citizenship is required.
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.
Security Investigation
SPECIAL INFO:
As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for
employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.
U.S. Citizenship Required
Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented
Information)
Polygraph Test Required
Position Subject to Drug Testing
Two Year Probationary Period
Direct Deposit Required
SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security
clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In
addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph
examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information.
All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random
basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take
the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret
information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are
required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714,
on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility.
Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top
Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted
access to SCIFs.NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian
Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees
are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope
of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within
their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A
performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a
potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's
annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay
process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are not
eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices.This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10
U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans'
Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section
2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in
DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and
Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans'
preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must
self-identify your eligibility in our ERecruit application.QualificationsMANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job,
applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory
Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online
resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific
examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's
mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1.
Working knowledge of Information Technology and systems in a
business environment. 2. Demonstrated experience of working with
external partners. Effective communication with others internal and
external to an organization or Company/Agency. Foster teamwork in
support of overall mission success. 3. Demonstrates effectiveness at
analyzing and identifying potential opportunities for improvement
and follows through with the implementation of those
improvements. 4. Communicating effectively in writing, verbally, or
in sign language to peers, teammates, customers, mission partners,
and senior leadership. EDUCATION REQUIREMENT: A. Education:
Bachelor's degree in Computer Science, Computer Systems Engineering,
Engineering, Engineering Management, or a related discipline.
-OR- B. Combination of Education and Experience: A minimum of 30
semester (45 quarter) hours of college coursework in any area listed
in option A, plus experience in IT operations, system engineering,
system testing and evaluation, IT project management, or in a
closely-related field that demonstrates the ability to successfully
perform the tasks associated with this work. As a rule, every 30
semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent to one
year of experience. Candidates should show that their combination of
education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C. Experience: Six
years of experience in IT operations, system engineering, system
testing and evaluation, IT project management, or a closely-related
area that demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the tasks
associated with this work. LICENSES/CERTIFICATIONS: Must obtain ITIL
foundations certification within 12 months. Must obtain Level I
DAWIA certification in Information Technology, Program Management,
or Engineering within 12 months.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory
qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.
Interpersonal Savvy - ability to build rapport and construct
effective relationships across organizational boundaries. 2.
Composure - When criticized or blocked, striving to understand and
find ways to deal with the situation in a positive manner rather
than showing frustration or anger. 3. Decision Quality - Examining a
variety of perspectives to develop a well-rounded view of the
situation before taking action. 4. Ability to work independently and
in coordination with others, manage multiple priorities,
demonstrates initiative, and display good judgment. 5. Lead by
consensus and influence. Demonstrated ability to multi-task, be
proactive and work independently.EducationAdditional informationHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the
qualifications above.Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. The entire
cover letter cannot exceed the specified limits provided in the
Cover Letter field (3,000 characters). Pages exceeding this limit
will not be considered. THE COVER LETTER IS RECOMMENDED BUT IS NOT
REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION WITH THE NATIONAL
GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this
job opportunity in three stages: 1) All applicants will be evaluated
using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria, 2) Qualified applicants
will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a
combination of qualification criteria to determine the
best-qualified candidates, 3) Best-qualified applicants may then be
further evaluated through an interview process. Military retiree
applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment
restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional
information if applicable. Applicants are encouraged to carefully
review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided
By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and
then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and
significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This
description should include examples that detail the level and
complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to
provide any education information referenced in the announcement. If
education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees
obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting
organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education
will be accepted. As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being
considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment
standards. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United
States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense
shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall
not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the
Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for
the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants
(i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5,
United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect
to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as
appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at
http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) All candidates will be
considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national
origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGA
provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.
Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,
please notify us at recruitment@nga.mil. The decision on granting
reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSensitive Compartmented InformationDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsNoneIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution
recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be
credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the
attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting
institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this
vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may
affect the overall rating.- BenefitsReview our benefits- How to ApplyApplication submission involves applying using NGA's on-line
application process. Application Instructions can be found by
visiting: http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGAAll announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed.
Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in
order to be considered.ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Agency contact informationRecruitmentPhone571-557-1999EmailRecruitment@nga.milAddressNATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY
Mailstop: S44-HDR
7500 GEOINT Drive
Springfield, VA 22150
USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsAfter visiting https://www.nga.mil/Careers and applying via NGA's
on-line application process, applicants can follow their status via
that same NGA on-line application functionality. Several other
topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how
long it takes can be found by visiting
http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA and choosing Frequently Asked
Questions.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.
Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe United States Government does not discriminate in employment on
the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and
gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual
orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age,
membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental
status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job
applicants
Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants
with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable
accommodation for any part of the application process should follow
the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part
of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the
hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable
accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work
environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an
individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties
or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide
reasonable accommodations when:
An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an
equal opportunity to apply for a job.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform
the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.
An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive
equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and
office-sponsored events.
You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the
application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are
considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations
or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance
Financial suitability
Social security number request
Privacy Act
Signature and false statements
Selective Service
New employee probationary period
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to
apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/544964700. Only resumes
submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed
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