- Position Title
- IT Specialist (PLCYPLN)
- Agency
- Office of the Inspector General for Tax Administration
- Announcement Number
- 23-TIGTA-212-P Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, May 15, 2023 to Monday, May 29, 2023
For preview purposes only. To apply, please return to the USAJOBS announcement and click the Apply button.
Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.
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Reasonable Accommodations for taking the online assessments are provided on a case-by-case basis only to qualified individuals with a disability covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended.
Do you have a disability (physical or mental) that you believe will interfere with completing the online assessments and require a Reasonable Accommodation?
Preferences
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Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?
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Where did you learn about this Department of the Treasury job opportunity?
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If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?
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Are you a current Federal employee?
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If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held.
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In addition to meeting the specialized experience, applicants must also possess:
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Do you possess all four competencies listed above in your IT-related experience?
1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Do you possess all four competencies listed above in your IT-related experience?
Assessment 1
Specialized experience is one full year, (52 weeks), of experience at the GS-09 level that is directly related to the position and which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience includes:
- Assisting in the implementation and administration of IT investment management processes, such as Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC); AND
- Performing data analysis, conducting research, and supporting the preparation of investment business cases; AND
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies; AND
- Developing cost and benefit analyses, risk assessments, and performance measures.
- Assisting in the implementation and administration of IT investment management processes, such as Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC); AND
- Performing data analysis, conducting research, and supporting the preparation of investment business cases; AND
- Ensuring compliance with relevant laws, regulations, and policies; AND
- Developing cost and benefit analyses, risk assessments, and performance measures.
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Select the choice that best describes your specialized experience.
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Do you have experience in developing, evaluating, and implementing technical artifacts and processes related to Capital Planning and Investment Control (CPIC), such as investment documentation, data collection templates, business cases, application rationalizations, and data calls?
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Please indicate where in your resume this experience can be located.
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How have you previously coordinated or provided technical support for the implementation of the Technology Business Management (TBM) framework, including areas such as cost transparency, IT service cataloging, and demand management?
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in developing IT modernization plans and establishing performance metrics, particularly in the areas of cloud migration, cybersecurity, data analytics, and agile development methodologies.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in providing technical support for the remediation of security and other vulnerabilities in accordance with a Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&Ms), including developing POA&Ms, tracking remediation progress, and reporting on status.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in participating in technical reviews of IT systems and applications to ensure that security issues are adequately addressed, including areas such as access controls, encryption, and vulnerability scanning.
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How have you used your technical understanding of IT applications and infrastructure to anticipate security problems or requirements for involvement in new programs or projects, including areas such as threat modeling, risk assessments, and security architecture reviews?
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in serving as backup technical contact for IT resources such as budget, space, and automation, including providing technical support, maintaining technical records, and generating technical reports and analyses.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in providing technical critical and operational support services to help an IT department achieve its mission, including areas such as budget formulation/execution, finance, procurement, communications, policy, and governance, and other administrative areas.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in performing multiple, varying, and complex assignments under minimal direction, including areas such as project management, systems analysis, and technical troubleshooting.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in participating in strategic planning and roadmap development projects, including areas such as technology research, vendor evaluations, and stakeholder engagement?
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in preparing reports, memoranda, policy statements, legislative proposals, and other written guidelines, and maintaining records of work accomplishments and administrative information, as required, and coordinating the preparation, presentation, and communication of work-related information to the manager.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in preparing policy letters and/or position papers, and reviewing all policy guidance for consistency with regulations, statutes, and coordinating all policies for overall consistency.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in serving as a representative or administrator for various employee-wide systems such as HR management, learning management, time and attendance, and personnel file systems.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in providing technical support for a variety of IT projects and initiatives, including requirements analysis, portfolio management, acting as a customer liaison, documentation, knowledge of products and services catalog, and policy compliance.
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Select the choice that best describes your experience in coordinating with system business owners, investment managers, and integrated project teams (IPTs) to ensure investment reviews and governance processes are conducted in accordance with applicable requirements, including areas such as investment documentation, cost-benefit analysis, and performance metrics.