IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)

Federal Aviation Administration •

San Diego, California, United States

Position Type: Contractor

Job Description:

Acts as an Enterprise system network expert in support of systems/services across the NAS Security and Enterprise Services (NASEO) Directorate.

Duties

Works independently under minimal direction of a manager/executive performing highly complex and challenging activities. Applies experience and specialized knowledge, as well as an understanding of new technologies and methodologies, to solve complex problems and develop improved processes or systems. Assignments frequently require knowledge and experience working across functional and/or organizational lines. Broad policies and objectives provide general guidance but require the innovation for developing new or modified processes taking into consideration FAA policies, government-wide regulations, and industry standards. Provides 24/7 Enterprise network operational support for NAS systems through monitoring and overseeing critical services and applications. Ensures all procedures and actions taken protect the integrity of the NAS. Works directly with the Operations Integration, Operations Support, In Service Management, and other FAA organizations during the implementation of new/modified systems/services to insure operational readiness. This includes NEXTGEN current and future products and services. Maintains enterprise perspective of service impact and relates issues as necessary. Documents technical impacts and reports potential impacts of NAS enterprise events. Briefs affected internal and external customers on interruptions and anticipated restoration activities. Monitors, analyzes, and troubleshoots end to end service performance to identify anomalies that have a potential for service disruption. Maintains real-time awareness of events affecting customers and overall service impact. May be required to provide technical assistance to return end to end services to operational mode when an interruption occurs. Monitors, troubleshoots and coordinates service outages with appropriate internal and external control centers. Coordinates with appropriate control centers and vendors to restore enterprise services in an expeditious manner. Analyzes and tracks performance trends to identify risks and potential impacts to end to end services. Evaluates causes of service degradations and recommends safeguards. Maintains updated knowledge of networking protocols and experience with network management utilities. Develops solutions to resolve NAS operational problems which can have national or international implications without intervention of management or a more experienced technical specialist. Work rarely needs review for assurance of technical compliance or cross-organizational conflict. Maintains documentation relating to system operation procedures. Prepares informational and technical reports and presents briefings to include issues, mitigation strategies, and recommendations. Remains current on job-specific knowledge and trends through training courses, workshops, seminars. Issues Notice to Airmen (NOTAM) when appropriate. Duties directly impact NAS Operations.

Job Requirements:
Requirements Conditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.
Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959.
Must submit an SF50 (See Required Documents).
Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Qualifications

To view the complete qualification standard, applicants should reference – U.S. Office of Personnel Management the Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A):

Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov)

To qualify for this position you must demonstrate in your application that you possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to FV-I/ FG/GS-13. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is: Experience providing 24/7 Enterprise network operational support for NAS systems through monitoring and overseeing critical services and applications to ensure all procedures and actions taken protect the integrity of the NAS.

Applicants should include examples of specialized experience in their work history.

Qualifications must be met by the closing date of this vacancy announcement.

Please ensure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may impact your rating or may result in you not being considered for the job.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

IMPORTANT: Applicants may be rated on the extent and quality of experience, education, and training relevant to the duties of the position(s). All answers provided in the on-line process must be substantiated. Ensure that your application package/resume supports your responses.

Required Documents

Only supplemental documentation, e.g. transcripts or veteran's documentation will be accepted in combination with your on-line application. These documents must be uploaded, OR emailed to courtney.a.rowan@faa.gov, OR faxed to 609-485-8995 on or before the closing date of this announcement. All submitted documents should reference the announcement number.

If you are an FAA employee, you MUST provide a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) containing information in Blocks 15, 17, 18, 19, 22, and 24 so it can be used to verify your position title, series, grade, tenure, and organization of record by the closing date of the announcement. You may fax your SF-50 or upload it into the on-line application. If faxing the SF-50, please ensure you include the vacancy announcement number on the faxed copy.

If you are an FAA employee, you can access and print your SF-50 from the eOPF system https://eopf.opm.gov/dot/.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Salary Range: $123,689 - $191,753

Job Ident #: 814075000

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IT Specialist (Systems Analysis)

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