IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)
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Position ID:
DHRADMDC-26-DH
City:
Multiple Locations
Date Posted:
2026-03-11
Expiration Time:
2026-03-22
Job Type:
Job Category:
Information Technology Management
Salary:
108001 - 197200 PA
Job Summary
This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for developing, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, architecture, infrastructures that establish the framework for the management of Information Technology policy and planning applications. The incumbent provides coordination of Information Technology policy and planning across multiple divisions within their own Directorate.
Job Description
You may qualify at the GS 13 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Experience managing a product backlog, writing user stories, and defining acceptance criteria using Agile tools like JIRA. - Proficiency in Agile ceremonies (e.g., Sprint Planning, Sprint Reviews) and creating artifacts like process flows and diagrams. A foundational understanding of the software development lifecycle, with the ability to interpret architecture diagrams and system designs. Foundational knowledge of database, networking, and cloud computing (e.g., AWS, OCI) concepts. Experience defining system integration requirements and collaborating with quality assurance teams on software testing, including User Acceptance Test and integration testing. Skilled in analyzing data from DoD information systems to support product development and ensure compliance. You may qualify at the GS 14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Proven experience defining and owning the product vision and strategic roadmap, using portfolio management tools to align with enterprise goals and report to senior leadership. Demonstrated leadership in championing Agile methodologies across teams, directing scope, and making priority trade-offs based on technical and business constraints. Expertise in directing the creation and application of architecture diagrams to communicate a product's strategic technical direction. A strong technical background in the software development lifecycle, database, networking, and cloud computing, enabling authoritative guidance on technology and infrastructure decisions. Experience leading complex technical discussions on system architecture, scalability, security, and performance. Extensive experience directing the strategy for system interoperability and leading integration and quality assurance efforts across multiple agencies. Ability to direct the analysis of data from complex, integrated sources to drive strategic decisions and justify IT investments. 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 experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: 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. 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.