Summary This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General, Administrative Operations Section The supervisor is the Deputy Inspector General This position is Non-Bargaining Unit. This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. Is drug testing required for this position? Yes, The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Responsibilities As the Senior IT Specialist, you will be responsible for a wide range of functions to support the use of information technology in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG). Ensures that OIG complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements governing the use and development of Information technology (IT) within the OIG. You will perform a wide range of activities including preparing an IT budget, procuring hardware and software, planning, implementing and administering OIG IT systems, serving as the primary liaison for the OIG on all IT issues, and providing expert IT advice to OIG’s management and staff. In addition, you will: Independently administer the IT program for the OIG in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, staying updated on IT policies, directives, and guidance from the NRC. Manage the full systems development life cycle for OIG information systems, analyze end-user requirements and validates system functional requirements. Also, review existing systems for suitability and cost-effectiveness, making improvement recommendations. Develop Statements of Work for systems design and implementation. Prepare documentation for compliance with legislation and regulations, develop cost/benefit analyses, system design specifications, and codes. Implement pilot programs and test new systems. Write small programs in support of OIG’s programs. Perform system administration and maintenance activities. Provide expert advice on performance measures and statistical data calculation. Develop the IT budget, monitors expenditure, and procures hardware/software. Maintain knowledge of technology trends and provides expert advice to management and staff. Serve as the primary liaison for IT issues within the OIG and agency and coordinate with security personnel and contractors to implement and monitor computer security controls. Perform ongoing systems administration functions, identify vulnerabilities and assesses network performance for security problems. Also, evaluate IT security events and takes corrective actions. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required This is a Drug Testing position. Background investigation leading to a "Q" clearance is required. The position is subject to NRC's security ownership restrictions Subject to initial and annual confidential financial disclosure reporting. You must meet the qualifications for this position by no later than 30 calendar days after the closing date of this announcement and before placement in the position. Like all positions within the OIG, this is a hybrid-telework position, combining virtual work with in-person work. The in-person component involves attendance at the OIG office, located within the NRC Headquarters building (free garage parking), at least three days per week, that is, at least six days per two week pay period, subject to revision by the Inspector General. There is flexibility as to which in-person days are chosen. The person selected for this position will be required to relocate to the Washington, DC metropolitan area within 120 days after accepting the position if residing more than 50 miles from NRC headquarters. Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience which has enabled you to provide a wide range of services that support the use of information technology for a major program office to include ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements; preparing an IT budget, procuring hardware and software; managing the full systems development life cycle, including planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance; designing, implementing and monitoring computer security controls; and communicating intricate ideas, concepts, and plans to non-technical staff and senior executives. A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume. The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1. Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and directives that affect the administration of an IT program and demonstrated ability to proactively manage an IT program for a major program office. 2. Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques pertaining to computer security and the laws, regulations, and directives for the secure management of information systems. 3. Knowledge of basic analysis and programming techniques required for development of projects for computer operations. 4. Ability to analyze and solve problems through the use of computer processing of data. 5. Demonstrated ability to determine applicable, cost-effective enhancements and/or changes to major information systems. 6. High degree of skill in written and oral communications in order to explain intricate procedures and present complex ideas, concepts, and plans to non-technical staff, supervisors, and executive level personnel. Education Education requirements for the Information Technology 2210 series is accessible through the following url: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Submission of a transcript or equivalent documentation is necessary for roles with an education requirement or if qualification is based on education or a combination of education and experience. If selected, an unofficial transcript will be required. Degrees must generally be from an accredited college or university recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. All education must be accredited by an institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Applicants can verify accreditation here: www.ed.gov/admins/finaid/accred. Special instructions for candidates with foreign education: Education completed outside the United States must be deemed equivalent to that gained in U.S. education programs. You must submit all necessary documents to a private U.S. credential evaluation service to interpret equivalency of your education against courses given in U.S. accredited colleges and universities. For further information visit: http://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Individuals with disabilities may contact the Selective Placement Coordinator for assistance with the application or hiring process via Disability.Resource@nrc.gov. Deaf applicants may contact the Disability Program Manager by calling the NRC videophone at 240-428-3217. Individuals who are eligible for non-competitive appointment under an OPM special appointing authority may apply for consideration under a comparable NRC non-competitive appointing authority. Veterans, please visit: http://www.fedshirevets.gov/ Selectee's will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment", (OF-306), prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a 145(b) waiver. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you will need a favorable education verification, reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a wavier is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance. The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. Individuals selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in a NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.