IT Specialist GS-2210-13 FPL GS-13 (DH) (Term)

This position is in the U.S. Department of Education (ED), Federal Student Aid (FSA), Technology Directorate (TD). The Technology Directorate provides information technology services for all FSA systems, promoting the effective and secure use of technology to achieve FSA's strategic objectives through sound planning, investments, integrated technology architectures and standards, effective systems development, production support, and cybersecurity services.

This is a term position with a Not to exceed 2 years which can be extended up to ten years with a possibility of being converted to permanent. APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 200 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 200th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a IT Specialist, GS-2210-13, you will be responsible for: Supporting operations, maintenance, development, and security activities, including system design, documentation, testing, installation, implementation, and audit response/readiness, of new and existing Financial Management & Support Division IT systems, including, but not limited to, FSA's Oracle E-Business Suite-based Financial Management System and Oracle Enterprise Performance Management-based Budget Support System. Providing expert guidance and project management support in the consolidation and modernization of financial and administrative systems supporting programs enacted under Title IV of the Higher Education Act, including change and configuration management, lifecycle development activity, patch management and release planning using an Agile development approach. Supporting testing activity by creating or utilizing repeatable testing methodologies/tools ensuring a documented, repetitive process provides requirements tracking traceability, to ensure the integration of IT programs and services and resolution of integration/interoperability issues. Supporting oversight of system contracts and acquisition process, including cost estimation, requirements gathering, proposal evaluation, and monitoring. Coordinating FM&S Division activity within Finance, across the Department of Education and with external partners and vendors.

The U.S. Department of Education (ED) has interagency agreements (IAAs) with other agencies to ensure efficient delivery of funded programs and activities and move closer to fulfilling the President's promise to return education to the states. Employees may receive detail assignments to these agencies in support of the IAAs. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Key Requirements: Must be a US Citizen. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must complete a Background Investigation and Fingerprint check. Must be determined suitable for federal employment. Relocation expenses will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year trial period. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills, and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience.