Information Technology (IT) Specialist (APPSW/DATAMGT) - Direct Hiring Authority

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior information technology (IT) specialist performing work involving the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation and support of new or existing software and planning, development and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage and retrieval of data. Major duties: Duty 1: Responsible for the design, development, installation, test, implementation, modification, documentation and follow-up maintenance of systems software for the Kessel Run Experimental Lab (KREL). Performs in-depth analysis. Duty 2: Serves as expert planner, analyst and advisor for data management. Serves as technical advisor to management, responsible for evaluating and providing recommendations of new database technologies and architectures and/or developing and administrating data standards, policies, and procedures. Duty 3: Participates as an expert on software, hardware, communications and new technology. Performs feasibility studies which involve evaluating proposals regarding modification or replacement of current software or hardware and development or acquisition of new technology. Duty 4: As an IT expert, provides consultation and instruction. Advises functional area users on database and file accessing techniques, search strategies, processing and space utilization efficiencies, database security procedures, backup and program recovery techniques. Duty 5: Judiciously manages the acquisition, development and implementation of new technology. Manages all aspects of new or modified information systems, subsystems or equipment items to meet cost, schedule, performance and supportability criteria.