IT Specialist (SYSANA)
About This Position
This position is located in the Division of Computer Operations Production Control (DCOPC) and performs duties in one of the DCOPC branches, relating to the planning and coordination of batch workloads, the development of batch scheduling algorithms and the integration and environmental testing of these workloads.
Qualifications
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Applicants must qualify for the series and grade of the posted position. 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.
Your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, abilities, and proficiency of any required competencies to perform the specific position for which you are applying. To qualify for the 2210 IT Specialist series, the applicant must demonstrate the following competencies: 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; know about available products and services; and 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. Minimum Qualifications: Grade 12 To qualify at the GS-12 level, you must have at least 52 weeks of specialized experience at the GS-11 level, or equivalent.
Such IT-related experience must include: Experience advising on technology roadmaps, optimizing IT processes, managing vendors, ensuring federal IT mandate adherence (e.g., Section 508, cybersecurity), coordinating the correction of file errors, and facilitating new system integration. Experience with operational and strategic guidance for IT initiatives under the SSA Special Notice Option project (SNO workload), braille productions equipment and contract support. Experience documenting and presenting all evaluations and findings such as; creating statistical trend analysis reports, authoring recommendations, creating presentations, delivering and formal briefings to management.
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NOTE: This specialized experience is REQUIRED and must be explicitly documented/described in your resume, or you will be disqualified from further consideration. Qualification standards and additional information for this position can be found here: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
Major Duties
Regularly represents the component at meetings with representatives of other components within SSA regarding the planning for new/revised workloads.
Performs analysis, implementation, maintenance and updating of batch related databases.
Performs analysis, implementation, maintenance and updating of batch related databases.
Prepares and analyzes reports and participates in the implementation of new production workloads and/or procedures.
Analyzes existing modes of data center multi-platform batch operations, develops and selects alternatives, and implements changes to enhance data center productivity.
Analyzes the integration and environmental testing of new and revised workloads.
How You Will Be Evaluated
The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire.
Your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses to the occupational questionnaire, which is designed to capture the desired competencies for this position. These competencies include: Ability to evaluate the feasibility and impact of new or modified releases and once released, monitor to ensure performance and processing requirements are met. Skill in analyzing and identifying production systems for accuracy and identifying enhancements.
Ability to communicate ideas and facts in a clear and organized manner. Knowledge of the Systems Development Life Cycle (SDLP), change or problem reporting systems and other best practices to support production release processes. Ability to plan and coordinate production releases and/or maintenance project employing project management concepts, methods, and procedures.
Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12965338 Your application will be evaluated under the Category Rating method, based on your responses to the Assessment Questions.
If you meet the basic requirements for the position, your application will be evaluated and placed into one of three categories: 1) Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements. 2) Well Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a satisfactory level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. 3) Best Qualified Category - Candidates who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements and demonstrate a high level of the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. The evaluation you receive is based on your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated.
Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category. ICTAP candidates who meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category will be placed at the top of the Best Qualified category and be given selection priority.
Additional Information
In addition to the minimum qualifications, applicants must be eligible under one of the following categories: Displaced or surplus Federal employees eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP). See Required Documents section for instructions on submitting proof. Veterans who are eligible for preference OR who have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service, including veterans who were separated shortly before completing the required 3-year period, are eligible for consideration under the Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA).
See Required Documents section for instructions on submitting proof.
In addition to meeting the basic eligibility criteria, ICTAP applicants must be well qualified for the position. Well-qualified is defined as having knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements for the position. Under numeric rating procedures, qualified ICTAP applicants must receive a rating of 85 or higher to be eligible for selection.
Additional selections may be made for this vacancy six months from the closing date of this announcement. This is a non-bargaining unit position. Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law.
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How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1.
Your Resume
- The Occupational Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section) The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 05/21/2026. To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.
Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Careers at SSA at [email protected].
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Required Documents
You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference. RESUME -- must include: -- your name and contact information -- employer name, full-time or part-time hours worked per week -- full start and stop dates (month/day/year) for each position -- your grade and pay scale (if your position is or was federal) and -- a clear description of the duties you perform that relate to the experience required for this position. If you no longer hold a position it must show an ending date.
Since Specialized Experience has a time component, it must be evident that the duties you describe are at the required level for at least 52 weeks. Information not specifically stated in your resume cannot be assumed. Information copied or restated from the announcement or rating criteria will not be considered.
If this occurs, you may be found ineligible. INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement.
Candidates must also provide: proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent. For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.
PROOF OF VEOA ELIGIBILITY: Applicants for consideration under the VEOA appointment authority include those eligible for veterans' preference (see below) OR have been separated from the armed forces under honorable conditions after 3 or more years of continuous service, including veterans who were separated shortly before completing the required 3-year period. For more information visit the Vet Guide. If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD-214 member 4 copy preferred) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty.
To be acceptable, the document must contain dates and show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit an Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15) and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received.
If you are a current active duty military member who does not have a DD-214 and are claiming preference under the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act, you must submit certification from the Armed Forces indicating that you will be discharged or released under honorable conditions from active duty within 120 days of the date on the certification. Certifications must be on letterhead from the appropriate military branch and include the following information: military dates of service and expected discharge or release date, the character of service, military rank, type of discharge, and date when terminal leave will begin. Certifications must be signed by or under the direction of military members' military personnel offices, unit commanders, or higher headquarters.