Information Technology Specialist (SysAnalysis)

This position is in a division under the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology (VA). This position is in the Office of Information and Technology (OIT), End User Services (EUS), Endpoint Engineering (EE), Desktop and Device Engineering (DDE). DOE provides central engineering services and management of a technical framework promoting one technology vision across VA, which supports system optimization, integration and interoperability throughout the enterprise.

The incumbent provides technical information engineering with focus on Desktop and Device Engineering and provides guidance, advice and works collaboratively among the other services within EUS in developing, promoting and maintaining measures to adequately and cost-effectively manage desktop related technologies while protecting sensitive information. The principle engineering responsibilities within DOE include: Monitoring performance, capacity and key metrics as they relate to laptops, desktops, and peripheral devices. The incumbent should be able to provide SME support across the Endpoint Engineering Portfolio to ensure that regulatory VA policies, directives and Field Security Office (FSO)/ Office of Cyber Security (OCIS) requirements are satisfied during the engineering process. Primary responsibilities include management and analysis of various desktop technologies including application packaging process. The incumbent will be the (SME) and will coordinate efforts with various groups ensuring they receive the appropriate business requirements for strategic alignment as it relates to desktop technologies. Under the supervision of the Supervisor for DOE, the incumbent is responsible for requirements analysis and validation, liaison with business areas of the organization, alignment of initiatives with various Enterprise teams. Work with the various groups to assist with the evaluation of emergent technologies, vendor and market trend research, solution evaluations based on cost and benefit. Incumbent must have a thorough understanding of system design and core engineering principals to ensure adherence. This Position is non-bargaining unit eligible This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 671- Systems testing an evaluation 632- Systems Development For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: Cyber Career Pathways Tool | NICCS Position Description/PD#: Information Technology Specialist (SysAnalysis)/PD18315A Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required Telework: Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion Travel Required: Up to 25% travel may be required, as needed, for this position. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00am-4:30pm; Tour of duty will be determined based on organizational needs. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency Policy Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Remote: This is NOT a remote position. Physical Demands: The work requires some physical exertion, such as long periods of standing; walking over rough, uneven, or rocky surfaces; recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching, or similar activities; or recurring lifting of moderately heavy items. The work may require specific, but common, physical characteristics and abilities, such as above average agility and dexterity. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Some employees may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities.

You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job. Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959. Selectee is subject to background/suitability investigation. Selected applicant will be required to complete an online onboarding process. This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing. Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required. To be considered for this position, applicants must complete all required steps in the process. Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued identification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary 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 , your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position at this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.