IT Specialist (ENTARCH) AD-2210-00 (GS-15 equiv) FPL AD-00 (GS-15 equiv)

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Chief Technology Office, Organization Services Division (OSD). OSD coordinates technology support to meet customer needs through efficient and effective enterprise architecture, IT decision-making, and IT planning and management services.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200 application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist (ENTARCH) AD-2210-00 (GS-15 equiv), you will be responsible for: Developing and maintaining IT standards and policy with regular updates based on changing business requirements, technology evolution, and new/emerging standards. Developing short and long-range plans for the development of IT systems, while keeping senior management abreast of substantive issues relating to system development and integration with enterprise legacy systems. Prioritizing, assigning, reviewing, and approving work relative to programs and projects ensuring work quality and acceptability and the successful achievement of deadlines and milestones. Developing short and long-range plans for the development and maintenance of the Enterprise architecture, while keeping senior management abreast of substantive issues relating to system development and integration with existing enterprise systems. Communicating verbally and in writing developing recommendations, writing, and presenting written agreements and policy guidance, briefing recommendations and program concepts, and coordinating with points of contact at all grade levels.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Key Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check. May be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Relocation expenses will not be paid. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.