IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS) Job at DLA Careers in Cleveland

Summary

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Position will be filled at any of the locations listed below. Site specific salary information as follows:

• Battle Creek, MI: $105,383 - $137,000
• Columbus, OH: $109,966- $142,957
• Dayton, OH: $109,308- $142,103
• Fort Belvoir, VA: $120,579- $156,755
• New Cumberland, PA: $120,579- $156,755
• Ogden, UT: $105,383 - $137,000
• Philadelphia, PA: $116,123- $150,962
• Richmond, VA: $110,083- $143,109

Duties

• Leads the design and development of complex Operational Technology (OT) and IT systems, focusing on system automation, Industrial Control Systems, Programmable Logic Controllers (PLCs), and associated network architecture infrastructure.
• Oversees and coordinates all phases of IT and OT system projects, including planning and analysis, design, development, testing, deployment, and implementation, for DLA Energy supply chain initiatives.
• Provides system support for technologies such as Automated Fuel Handling Equipment, Tank Gauging, Hydrant Equipment Monitoring Interface, and Hydrant Fuel Automated Maintenance systems;
• as well as Traditional IT platforms such as Fuels Manager Defense (FMD) and Energy Procurement Support Tools (EPST).
• Ensures that the design, development, deployment, and sustainment of Energy IT and OT projects adhere to schedules, stay within budget, and meet performance standards as defined by functional and technical stakeholders during project development.
• Researches and analyzes complex system schematics and blueprints to resolve configuration and interface challenges between application modules or external system partners, as referred by other systems analysts.
• Analyzes logistics business processes within automated information systems (AIS) and Industrial Control System Supervisory Control and Data Acquisition systems leveraging Commercial Off-the-Shelf (COTS) and Government Off-the-Shelf (GOTS) software;
• ensuring that proposed system changes, fixes, and enhancements maximize the capabilities of the software/hardware.
• Develops and assists in the creation of functional requirements and technical specifications, ensuring alignment with mission needs and technical capabilities.
• Provides technical expertise to project teams, identifying the optimal use of data elements, tables, internal configurations, and tools within COTS solutions to enhance system functionality.
• Delivers customer support, addressing system users' needs by evaluating the criticality of reported issues, preparing effective responses, and recommending solutions.
• Coordinates and communicates with stakeholders, including Headquarters, lead site representatives, and project managers, to propose and implement resolution alternatives that are technically accurate, and achievable within required timeframes.
• Acts as the Contracting Officer Representative or the Contractor Officer Technical Representative (COTR). Supports and assists the Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR).

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Set Schedule
• Security Requirements: Non-Critical Sensitive
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: Yes
• Defense Acquisition Workforce position. Must complete DoD certification and other requirements. See Addtl Info.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Specialist (SYSANAL YSIS) your resume and supporting documentation must support: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed:

• Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:
• Recommends effective resolutions to system design and problem issues, balancing trade-offs between system performance, efficiency, customer and business needs, the criticality of the process within the business area, and the technical capabilities of current software and hardware for both IT and OT systems.
• Analyzes and evaluates customer user requirements from multiple perspectives, including processes embedded within COTS software and the functionality of electronic components supporting DLA's logistics business operations.
• Ensures application interfaces, extensions, forms, and reports adhere to regulatory requirements governing IT/OT cyber and physical security while aligning with the agency's logistics business processes and operational objectives.
• tasks related to all facets of the project including requirements definition, product development, systems support and implementation.
• Consults with Senior Project Integrator to resolve project management problems that require the incumbent to apply precedent setting solutions to technology, methodology, policy, and guidance conflicts.
• 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

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

For Important General Applicant Information and Definitions go to: http://www.dla.mil/portals/104/documents/careers/GenAppInfoDef.pdf

Reemployed Annuitants: This position does not meet criteria for appointment of Reemployed Annuitants. The DoD criteria for hiring Reemployed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF

Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering & Tech Management (N) / ETM, Practitioner acquisition certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

Information for Veterans is available at: https://www.dla.mil/Careers/Programs/. As of 23 December 2016, Military retirees seeking to enter federal service in the Department of Defense now require a waiver if they would be appointed within 180 days following their official date of retirement.

Drug-Free Workplace Policy
The Defense Logistics Agency (DLA) is committed to maintaining a safe, drug-free workplace. All DLA employees are required to refrain from illegal drug use on and off duty. DLA conducts pre-employment, reasonable suspicion, post-accident, and random drug testing.

Applicants tentatively selected for employment in testing designated positions will undergo a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Refusal to undergo testing or testing positive for illegal drugs will result in withdrawal of the tentative job offer and a six-month denial of employment with DLA from the date of the drug test. Employees in drug testing designated positions are subject to random drug testing.

The DLA drug testing panel tests for the following substances: marijuana, cocaine, opiates, heroin, phencyclidine, amphetamines, methamphetamines, fentanyl, norfentanyl, methylenedioxymethamphetamine (MDMA), methylenedioxyamphetamine (MDA), and opioids.

ADVISORY: Use of cannabidiol (CBD) products may result in a positive drug test for marijuana. DLA employees are subject to Federal law and under Federal law, Marijuana is a Schedule I drug and is illegal.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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Seniority level

• Mid-Senior level

Employment type

• Full-time

Job function

• Information Technology