IT Specialist (Database Platform Engineer)

As a IT Specialist (Database Platform Engineer) at the GS-2210-13, you will be part of Ofc of the Chief Information Officer Office of Personnel Management. If selected, you will design and engineer enterprise database and data-platform solutions across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, including the data architectures supporting OPM's AI and machine-learning initiatives.

Develop and maintain database platform technical designs, patterns, and engineering approaches for complex mission-critical systems across on-premises, cloud, and hybrid environments, consistent with enterprise architectural direction. Design database solutions using relational, non-relational, distributed, and cloud-native technologies, including approaches for resiliency, replication, backup and recovery, disaster recovery, encryption, and access management. Develop proposed reusable database reference architectures, design patterns, and engineering standards, and provide architectural guidance for modernization and migration of legacy environments to cloud-native database services. Design and engineer assigned data systems supporting AI and machine-learning capabilities, including vector and embedding stores, feature stores, retrieval-augmented generation and LLM data pipelines, and training and inference data flows. Evaluate emerging database technologies and data-platform services, contribute to modernization roadmaps, and provide architectural analysis and recommendations to OCIO technology governance and engineering reviews. Provide advanced technical advice to OCIO organizations and program offices, work with architects, engineers, and cybersecurity personnel to resolve issues spanning multiple technology domains, and mentor database administrators and engineers.

Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit

There is no education requirement for this position. Under the Competency-Based Qualification Standard for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, education may not be required, used in lieu of, or substituted as an alternative for demonstrating the required competencies or specialized experience. Transcripts are not required. Minimum Proficiency Level: *Applicants may qualify by meeting or exceeding the minimum proficiency level established for each of the required competencies. Below is a detailed explanation of the Proficiency Level Scale used to evaluate General Competencies for this position: Level 1 - Awareness: - Applies competency in the simplest or most structured situations. - Requires close and extensive guidance. - Demonstrates awareness but limited practical application. - Learning the foundational elements. Level 2 - Basic: - Applies the competency in somewhat routine or structured situations. - Requires frequent guidance. - Demonstrates familiarity with key concepts and practices. - Beginning to build confidence and independence. Level 3 - Intermediate: - Applies the competency in moderately difficult situations. - Requires occasional guidance. - Demonstrates solid understanding and consistent application. - Able to adapt to new or unfamiliar contexts. Level 4 - Advanced: - Applies the competency in considerably difficult or varied situations. - Requires little or no guidance. - Demonstrates broad and in-depth understanding. - May coach or guide others. Level 5 - Expert: - Applies the competency in exceptionally difficult or novel situations. - Serves as a key resource and trusted advisor to others. - Demonstrates mastery and deep insight into the competency area. - Often leads or mentors others in this area.