Senior Tech Advisor

Summary

As a Senior Tech Advisor, you will develop government-wide standards for requirements for Enterprise -Architecture (ENTARCH) for Information Technology (IT) products and/or services, develop strategies to manage the concentrated risk and engage with strategic industry partners.

Location: The Office of Acquisition Solutions Development located on 1800 F St NW, Washington D.C.

We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.

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Duties

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• Directs special studies and prepares reports involving enterprise software and strategic sourcing. These studies include deadlines, deliverables, and costs.
• Performs needs analysis to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions; consults with senior management and customer agencies to identify requirements; conducts feasibility studies and develops business cases and cost estimates; and represents the organization in engagements with Federal officials, industry, and stakeholders.
• Establishes concepts, develops criteria, and assists Government-wide and agency-wide IT initiatives in a collaborative and structured process. This includes analyzing government-wide IT enterprise architecture, category spending and using this information to support decisions related to effectively acquiring commodities and services.
• Directs the optimization and prioritization of ITVMO across Government through the identification and development of new offerings, promotion of existing services on federal contracts, and the development of new strategic sourcing opportunities that improve Government savings in enterprise architecture, IT products and services acquisition.
• Represents and speaks for GSA/FAS/ITC in dealings with key GSA officials, other Federal agency officials, representatives of business and industry, State and local governments, the media,
  congressional staff and committees on matters involving enterprise software, strategic sourcing and contract compliance.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island)
• Meet all eligibility criteria within 30 days of the closing date
• Meet time-in-grade within 30 days of the closing date, if applicable
• Register with the Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959

If selected, you must meet the following conditions:

• Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or NonCareer SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level).
• Serve a one year probationary period, if required.
• Complete a financial disclosure report to verify that no conflict, or an appearance of conflict, exists between your financial interest and this position.

Qualifications

For each job on your resume, provide:

• the exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year)
• number of hours per week you worked (if part time).

If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.

The GS-15 salary range starts at $169,279 per year.

Applicants applying for the GS-15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service as described below:

IT SPECIALIST COMPETENCY REQUIREMENTS:

• Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials).
• Customer Service - skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.
• Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues.
• Problem Solving - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Specialized experience is:

• Developing and applying IT policies, standards, and/or enterprise architecture frameworks to support a large organization;

• Providing expert technical guidance and recommendations to senior management, executives, or external stakeholders on complex or controversial technology issues, leading to the acceptance of sensitive technical recommendations or policy compliance;

• Guiding cross-functional teams of technical and non-technical subject matter experts in the development and presentation of high-quality technical documents, IT strategic plans, and/or analytical reports; AND

• Managing or overseeing IT programs or initiatives with an organization-wide scope and substantial impact on multiple levels, involving complex joint organization initiatives and significant resource expenditures.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin.

Applicants are encouraged to make their resume searchable in their USAJOBS.gov profile. This will allow Federal hiring specialists and hiring managers across agencies to find their resume as part of agency recruitment campaigns or staffing searches.

Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.

If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage.

Additional vacancies may be filled through this announcement in this or other GSA organizations within the same commuting area as needed; through other means; or not at all.

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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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

You will have access to many benefits including:

• Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans)
• Life insurance coverage with several options
• Sick leave and vacation time, including 11 paid holidays per year
• Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan)
• Flexible work schedules
• Transit and child care subsidies
• Flexible spending accounts
• Long-term care insurance
• Training and development

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.