- Position Title
- IT Specialist (SYSANALYSIS/APPSW)
- Agency
- DHS Headquarters
- Announcement Number
- DE-12430646-24-OBIM Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Friday, June 14, 2024 to Friday, June 28, 2024
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Eligibilities
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Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
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ALL US CITIZENS
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a Federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm:
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
• you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; AND,
• you are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND,
• your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice to include your latest performance rating (if the notice does not have this information included, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal) and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50.
Preferences
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In the last five years (from the closing date of this announcement) have you served, or are you currently serving, as an Executive Branch Political, Schedule C, or Non-career Senior Executive Services appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your SF-50s, in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
- A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
- A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
- A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
Essential Personnel
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This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). Do you accept these terms and conditions?
Shared Certificates – Opt In
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When the Department of Homeland Security completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at additional agencies who are hiring for similar positions. Please opt-in here if you would like your name, application material, and assessment results shared with additional agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.
Assessment 1
This position is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Biometric Identity Management (OBIM). The mission of OBIM is to provide enduring identity services to the Department of Homeland Security and its mission partners that advance informed decision making by producing accurate, timely, and high assurance biometric and biographic identity information and analysis. The primary purpose of this position is to define, implement, and maintain a Test Automation Framework solution integrated into OBIM's Continuous Integration/Continuous Development (CI/CD) pipeline in support of its IT systems, including all processes, SOPs, and training associated with solution. This technical position is located within the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), DHS Management Division, Office of Biometric Identity Management.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and/or experience, you will be removed from consideration, or your score will be lowered.
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INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met prior to meeting the specialized experience.
Applicants must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) competencies listed below:
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met prior to meeting the specialized experience.
Applicants must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four (4) competencies listed below:
- 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.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE
To qualify, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal Service or equivalent public or private sector experience. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
To qualify, you must possess at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in Federal Service or equivalent public or private sector experience. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.
For this position, specialized experience is defined as:
- Assessing and evaluating automated test data and results; and preparing reports of findings with emphasis on the quality and integration of the automated testing components throughout the program's lifecycle.
- Manages activities to plan, monitor, and conduct the standup and operations and maintenance of Test Automation Framework and automated testing activities of prototype, new, and modified large scale mission critical software systems.
- Manages automated software test and evaluation activities, provides verification and validation of releases.
NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.
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SELECTIVE PLACEMENT FACTOR
Certification
This is a DHS Acquisition position and will require incumbent to obtain/maintain Acquisition Certification for DHS Test and Evaluation Managers. You must have or be able to obtain a DHS Acquisition Professional Certificate Level III in Test and Evaluation within 24 months of start date.
NOTE: If you currently possess this certification, you must submit a copy as proof of possession, otherwise you will receive an ineligibility rating.
Certification
This is a DHS Acquisition position and will require incumbent to obtain/maintain Acquisition Certification for DHS Test and Evaluation Managers. You must have or be able to obtain a DHS Acquisition Professional Certificate Level III in Test and Evaluation within 24 months of start date.
NOTE: If you currently possess this certification, you must submit a copy as proof of possession, otherwise you will receive an ineligibility rating.
In this part, you will respond to questions about experience you have had that are related to the requirements of the job for which you are applying. Carefully review the level of descriptions listed below. For each statement, select the ONE response description that best describes your experience and record your selection.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
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What is your experience with the principles, methods and techniques of software test and evaluation to support the analysis, design and development of biometric systems?
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Manages activities to plan, monitor, and conduct the stand up and operations and maintenance of Test Automation Framework and automated testing activities of prototype, new, and modified large scale mission critical software systems.
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Explores and provides supporting technical knowledge in evaluating advanced proposals, provides input into reviews and for the overall progress in the software testing effort.
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What is your experience with supporting systems oversight and governance to information technology (IT) programs performing computer and systems with concentration in the integration of the program's automated testing processes into the systems engineering life cycle?
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Performs work involving new concepts and ideas for automated test and evaluation in achieving missions and goals, technological trends, significant advancements in operational and mission requirements.
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Conducts studies on the feasibility of developing new products and/or theories pertaining to new applications of existing products.
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Develops the vision and strategy for automated systems test and evaluation and ensures testing strategies align with Federal, Agency and component policies and procedures.
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Determines tasking to be executed utilizing contracting mechanisms, and long-term acquisition planning to ensure adequate contract scope and ceiling is available to execute tasking in support of automated software test and evaluation activities.
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Represents automated software test and evaluation activities reviews, integrated baseline reviews and prepares program status reports and related memorandum of agreements.
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Maintains extensive contacts with key officials, other government agencies, industry, universities, research organizations and design agents in consideration of the scope of the program and the nature and effect of the determinations required; and provides advice at the highest levels of management within and outside of the directorate.
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CERTIFICATION STATEMENT
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.
Your responses in this Assessment Questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your responses. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for disqualifying you or for dismissing you from employment following acceptance. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy and verify that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability. Failure to agree to the statement below will disqualify you from further consideration for this position.