NASA
Information Technology Specialist (Direct Hire)
Pay$86962.00 - $153354.00 / year
LocationWallops Island/Virginia
Employment typeFull-Time
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Job Description
- Req#: 812354200
- Duties described below are at the highest grade advertised. Duties assigned at lower grade levels will be of more limited scope, performed with less independence and limited complexity; duties will be commensurate with the grade of selected employee.
- Serve as the Information System Owner (ISO) for the organization’s System Security Plan (SSP) by providing guidance on information security governance matters to ensure alignment with business objectives and priorities.
- Participate in the configuration management process, establish and maintain inventory of components associated with the information system; conduct security impact analysis on changes; conduct remediation activities to maintain system authorization.
- Make recommendations pertaining to IT-related hardware, software, licensing, and maintenance agreements; submit IT-related procurement requests for Agency approval; coordinate IT-related procurements with Resource Analysts.
- Monitor the progress of contractors and civil servants who manage IT administrative systems, including, but not limited to Maximo, GIS, Archibus, Prolog Construction Mgr., Autodesk AutoCAD and utility monitoring and control systems.
- Provide support for cost-saving initiatives as they relate to IT and data usage/storage.
- Foster a culture of engagement, diversity, inclusiveness, excellence and innovation. Champion NASA's commitment to Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Accessibility to create an environment that promotes a commitment to safety, integrity, and teamwork.
- This position is open to U.S. citizens, nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
- You must meet qualifications requirements by the closing date of this announcement.
- This position may require a one-year probationary period.
- Financial Disclosure, Drug Testing, Bargaining Unit and/or the Travel Requirements for this position may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
- Position subject to pre-employment background investigation or higher level clearance. Investigation/Clearance may differ and be required based on the duty location/Directorate/Division/Branch requirements.
- The location will be determined upon selection but must be at one of the locations indicated within the announcement.
- Assisting in the testing of systems to ensure that they meet IT security policies;
- Identifying security risks associated with others through contractual agreements;
- Interacting with contractors or customers to provide technical support.
- Performing testing of systems to ensure that they meet IT security policies;
- Assessing security risks associated with others through contractual agreements;
- Serving as a liaison for contractors or customers and providing technical support to users.
- 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.
As an IT Specialist, you will be responsible for monitoring, maintaining, protecting and improving the information technology systems the organization utilizes and relies upon.Duties
Requirements
Qualifications
Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.
To qualify for GS-12, you must have one year of directly related specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level:
IF you are qualifying based on experience, you MUST also have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:About the company
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration is an independent agency of the U.S. federal government responsible for the civilian space program, as well as aeronautics and space research.