Federal
Information Management Specialist
Federal Communications Commission · Other Agencies and Independent Organizations
About This Position
This position is located in the Agenda and Publications Group within the Office of the Secretary (OS), Office of Managing Director (OMD), Federal Communications Commission (FCC) located in Washington, DC. Relocation expenses will not be paid. THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS.
Qualifications
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Current Federal employees must meet time-in-grade requirements by the closing date of this announcement. GS-12 In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-11. Specialized experience is defined as follows: Experience developing clear and concise written responses, reports, fact sheets, tables, summaries, and/or various other documents. Experience assisting in the development of new methods of organizing and disseminating information and data. (remove for GS-11) Experience responding to a variety of written and oral, in-person, and telephone inquiries that require extensive research of various rules and regulations. Experience multi-tasking in a variety of manners including but not limited to reviewing agenda items, identifying issues and making recommended edits to written agency or organization decisions. GS-13 In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-12. Specialized experience is defined as follows: Experience evaluating and conducting in-depth analysis regarding new techniques and methods to improve efficiency and effectiveness of the organization. Experience presenting and explaining detailed and complicated statistical information and puts technical, hard to understand information into simple easy to understand concepts. Experience developing technical requirements for database system design and development. Experience reviewing, for the purposes of quality assurance, clear and concise written responses, reports, fact sheets, tables, summaries, and various other documents in support of the Commission's programs. Experience providing expert advice and guidance on the use of electronic and database system resources and new technologies to FCC staff and high-level management. Subject matter experts will review your application to determine if you meet the following required Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's); note these are KSA's which are required at the full performance level (GS-13). Ability to manage, perform and direct the planning, design, development, configuration, analysis, and implementation of FCC administration of the Agenda process, management of electronic documentation and internet information systems. Ability to develop technical requirements and web page design specifications. Ability to develop agency-wide electronic documents and internet information system standards, criteria, specifications, and guides for assigned systems or modules. Ability to educate staff and public on how to interpret data from the consolidated public information in EDOCS, ECFS and the Reference Information Center. Ability to effectively communicate directly with users of the internet, FCC staff, and the public to resolve associated issues. Ability to serve as a project leader and coordinate project teams. If you are deemed to be qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. Alternatively, if your application is not deemed as qualified by the Subject Matter Experts, your application will not be referred to the hiring manager for hiring consideration. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: 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.
Major Duties
Manages, performs and directs the planning, design, development, configuration, analysis, and implementation of FCC administration of the Agenda process, management of electronic documentation and internet information systems. The incumbent is responsible for the training on and installation of new, first time, or non-standard FCC end-user internet information systems, and the Secretary's suite of website pages. Develops technical requirements and web page design specifications. Provides technical assistance for procurement and management support activities. Coordinates and provides technical information to staff . Make recommendations to optimize system software utilization, ensures that internet information systems are operational, and meets the needs of FCC customers. Performs post-implementation analysis on information systems and information dissemination modules to ensure they meet FCC requirements. Incumbent approves upgrades to related software components of such modules. Evaluates system performance, and software applications to determine what system and information interrelationships must be considered, and/or what end-user interface is most appropriate. Make recommendations on major electronic information/internet projects that impacts the efficient operation of electronic and information systems throughout FCC. Develops agency-wide electronic documents and internet information system standards, criteria, specifications, and guides for assigned systems or modules. Provides comprehensive evaluation of new systems, products, and processes. Identifies appropriate applications of these technologies and develops requirements, acquisition, and implementation procedures. Conducts continuing reviews and evaluations of new technologies, graphic design tools, and products. In consultation with technical specialists, and end-users determine which applications and software are applicable for the FCC internet site. Implements procedures necessary to resolve internet information systems and software applications problems. Counsels FCC staff on how to resolve language and procedural discrepancies and edits Federal Register summaries for compliance with Federal Register guidelines. Educates staff and public on how to interpret data from the consolidated public information in EDOCS, ECFS and the Reference Information Center. Develops a variety of clear and concise documents (i.e., reports, fact sheets, tables, summaries) relating to program activities. Monitors progress and effectively communicates directly with users of the internet, FCC staff, and the public to resolve associated issues. Serve as project leader, conduct studies, and coordinate project teams of groups comprised of technical specialist, and contractors. Incumbent's work affects broad areas of new and future electronic information/internet systems under the Secretary, and throughout FCC. Develops project plans and schedule.. Draft technical documentation, performs requirement/cost benefits analyses, and feasibility studies. Coordinates team efforts in accomplishing the work. Resolves complex problems that require considerable creativity, experience and skill in identifying, investigating, troubleshooting, and integrating the work of other projects underway. Presents findings and recommendations to the supervisor, Secretary, and project teams.
Conditions of Employment
In order to be considered for this position, applicants must: -Currently be employed in the Federal Communications Commission in positions serving under career or career conditional appointments. ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]
How You Will Be Evaluated
Optional Four Essay Questions At the time of application, applicants have the option of answering the following four short, free-response essay questions. 1. How has your commitment to the Constitution and the founding principles of the United States inspired you to pursue this role within the Federal government? Provide a concrete example from professional, academic, or personal experience. 2. In this role, how would you use your skills and experience to improve government efficiency and effectiveness? Provide specific examples where you improved processes, reduced costs, or improved outcomes. 3. How would you help advance the President's Executive Orders and policy priorities in this role? Identify one or two relevant Executive Orders or policy initiatives that are significant to you, and explain how you would help implement them if hired. 4. How has a strong work ethic contributed to your professional, academic or personal achievements? Provide one or two specific examples, and explain how those qualities would enable you to serve effectively in this position. Applicants will be required to certify that they are using their own words, and did not use a consultant or AI (such as a large language model [LLM]). The responses to each question cannot exceed 200 words per question. All applicants will be rated on the extent and quality of experience and education relevant to the duties of the position. An automated score is administered based on the on-line application process used. Eligible applicants will receive a numerical rating based on their responses to the job specific questions for this position. There are several parts to the application process that affect the overall evaluation of your application including: 1. the core questions 2. the vacancy questions 3. supplemental documentation (e.g., DD-214, SF-50, SF-15, transcripts), if applicable; and 4. your resume. Applicants will be rated ineligible, if they do not respond to job specific questions provide supplemental documents and submit resume. For more information, please click on Rating Process You may preview questions for this vacancy.
Additional Information
EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance *NOTE-This position is in the bargaining unit. The exclusive representative is NTEU Chapter 209.
How to Apply
To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=FC00&k=Federal%20Communications%20Commission As outlined in the "Required Documents Details" section of the announcement, resumes must meet be no longer than two pages in length and must meet the resume formatting requirements. Your application, including resume, all supplemental documents, registration information and answers to job specific questions must be received no later than midnight U.S. Eastern time of the closing date. For more information on applying federal jobs, please check this webpage: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/process If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at [email protected] or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. Qualified applicants may be further reviewed and rated by Subject Matter Experts to determine the validity of on-line question. The Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) is designed to afford selection priority to well-qualified, internal FCC employees who meet the definition of a “surplus” or “displaced” employee. To be eligible for consideration under CTAP, you must be a current FCC employee who has received an official notice stating that your position is no longer needed, or that you will be separated by reduction in force (RIF). The following categories of candidates are considered displaced Employees: • Current or former career or career-conditional (tenure group I or II) competitive service employees who: 1. Received a specific RIF separation notice; or 2. Separated because of a compensable injury, whose compensation has been terminated, and whose former agency certifies that it is unable to place; or 3. Retired with a disability and whose disability annuity has been or is being terminated; or 4. Upon receipt of a RIF separation notice retired on the effective date of the RIF and submits a Standard Form 50 that indicates "Retirement in lieu of RIF", or 5. Retired under the discontinued service retirement option, or 6. Was separated because he/she declined a transfer of function or directed reassignment to another commuting area. In addition, the following categories of candidates are also considered displaced Employees: • Former Military Reserve or National Guard Technicians who are receiving a special Office of Personnel Management (OPM) disability retirement annuity under section 337 (h) or 8456 of title 5 United States Code. • Be applying for a position at or below the grade level of the position from which you have been separated. The position must not have a greater promotion potential than the position from which you were separated. • Have a current (or last) performance rating of record of at least fully successful or equivalent. This must be submitted with your application package. (This requirement does not apply to candidates who are eligible due to compensable injury or disability retirement. • Occupy or be displaced from a position in the same local commuting area of the position for which you are requesting priority consideration.To apply to this announcement go to the website: https://www.usajobs.gov/Search/Results?a=FC00&k=Federal%20Communications%20Commission NOTE: To be considered for an announced vacancy in the area of consideration within which the employee is eligible to compete, the employee must apply online using the Commission's automated recruitment system. Employees must submit all necessary application materials identified in the announcement by the specified closing date.
Required Documents
Merit Hiring Plan Resume Requirements In compliance with Executive Order 14170, Reforming the Federal Hiring Process and Restoring Merit to Government Service resumes must not be longer than two pages in length. The resume must address minimum qualifications and other requirements listed in the job announcement. Resumes must include all of the following information outlined below: Contact Information Name and how best to contact you, including email address and phone number. Relevant Work Experience Job Title and Employer (including series and grade for any Federal positions) Start and end dates with month/year (e.g., 05/2019 –08/2022) The number of hours you worked per week Ensure work experience descriptions are aligned with the job announcement and address all required qualifications. Brief descriptions should demonstrate your ability to perform the tasks at the required level as stated in the job announcement. Resumes must be formatted as outlined above. If the two page resume criteria and/or the resume formatting requirement is not met candidates will be rated as ineligible and will not be referred for hiring consideration. The FCC is providing the following applicant resume resources: Applicant Guidance on the Two-Page Resume Limit USAjobs-How to Write a Federal Resume ALL SUPPLEMENTAL DOCUMENTS MUST BE UPLOADED BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If applying online poses a hardship, you may contact either the HR Specialist listed on the vacancy announcement or you may contact the Monster Government Solutions help desk (prior to the closing date of the vacancy announcement) via e-mail at [email protected] or you may reach them directly at 866-656-6831. The Monster Help Desk is available Monday-Friday 7:00 am to 7:00 pm EST. Supplement Documents Required: Employees must provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. ALL FCC EMPLOYEES MUST provide a legible Personnel Action, SF-50, that verifies your status and highest permanently held grade. If an SF-50 is not submitted, the application will be rated as ineligible. To request a copy of your SF-50 please send an email to [email protected]
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the salary for the Information Management Specialist position at Federal Communications Commission?
The salary range for this position is $102,415 - $158,322/yr. This is a GS-12/13 position on the General Schedule pay scale. Actual pay may vary based on locality adjustments.
Where is the Information Management Specialist job located?
This position is located in Washington, District of Columbia. This is an on-site position.
What qualifications do I need?
Interested candidates should be passionate about the ideals of our American republic, committed to upholding the rule of law and the U.S. Constitution, and committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government. Hiring decisions will not be based on race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. Applicants must meet eligibility and qua...
How do I apply for this position?
Apply through USAJobs.gov by clicking the 'Apply on USAJobs' button. You'll need a USAJobs account, a federal-style resume, and supporting documents. The deadline is Mar 5, 2026.
Is a security clearance required?
No security clearance is required for this position.
What does GS-12/13 mean?
GS-12/13 refers to the General Schedule grade level. Higher grades require more experience and offer higher pay. Visit our GS Pay Scale page for full salary tables by grade and locality.
What benefits do federal employees receive?
Federal employees receive comprehensive benefits including health insurance (FEHB), retirement through FERS, Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with government matching, paid annual and sick leave, paid parental leave, life insurance, and student loan repayment programs.