Summary

OSC is a small, independent agency and is currently recruiting for a talented individual to serve as Cloud Systems and Security Administrator. The incumbent is responsible for managing OSC cloud systems and providing technical expertise for remediation of security vulnerabilities across the organization. OSC consistently ranks among the top in the Federal Employee Viewpoint Survey (FEVS)!

This job is open to

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)
  
  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
• Federal employees - Competitive service
  
  Current or former competitive service federal employees.
• Individuals with disabilities
• Land & base management
  
  Certain current or former term or temporary federal employees of a land or base management agency.
• Military spouses
• Peace Corps & AmeriCorps Vista
• Special authorities
  
  Individuals eligible under a special authority not listed above, but defined in the federal hiring regulations.
• Veterans

Clarification from the agency

Applications may be accepted from current and former competitive service Federal employees, and U.S. citizens eligible under special hiring authorities (VEOA, disability, Peace Corp volunteers, Interchange programs, etc.)

Duties

Duties performed:

• Managing organization-wide cloud technology systems to improve business mission services.
• Preparing reports and briefing stakeholders on all aspects of key assignments.
• Developing guidelines and recommendations for cloud strategy, cloud management, security, and information management policies.
• Advising senior officers on the agency's information technology systems, software and hardware, security requirements, and system administration of crucial agency operations.
• Participating in the strategic planning, auditing, implementing, and evaluating of the agency's information technology infrastructure.

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship.
• Individuals born after 12-31-1959 and required to register for Selective Service under the Military Selective Service Act of 50 USC App. 453, must be registered or otherwise exempt from Selective Service. See "Additional Information" section below.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
• May be eligible for incentive pay.
• May be eligible for superior qualifications/special needs pay setting.
• Direct Deposit of pay is required.
• E-Verify will be used to confirm employment eligibility on new employees. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
• Suitable for Federal employment as determined by appropriate background investigation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) performing the follow duties:

Four (4) IT Competencies:

Attention to Detail - Reviewing guidance to align operations with relevant policies, legislation, and/or industry standards;

Customer Service - Collaborating with stakeholders to meet expectations for quality/levels of service;

Oral Communication - Communicating with organizational stakeholders to ensure that contractor commitments are upheld; and

Problem Solving - Recommending changes to guidelines based on analysis of existing systems.

AND

1. Conducting information technology assessments to evaluate system compliance with security requirements;
2. Utilizing knowledge of information technology infrastructure and functions to devise solutions to improve mission effectiveness; and
3. Utilizing program requirements to suggest methods of improvement that support information technology infrastructure and/or program interdependencies.

Minimum Qualifications

GS-14: Applicant must demonstrate at least one (1) full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the next lower grade level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sector) performing the follow duties:

Four (4) IT Competencies:

Attention to Detail - Reviewing guidance to align operations with relevant policies, legislation, and/or industry standards;

Customer Service - Collaborating with stakeholders to meet expectations for quality/levels of service;

Oral Communication - Communicating with organizational stakeholders to ensure that contractor commitments are upheld; and

Problem Solving - Recommending changes to guidelines based on analysis of existing systems.

AND

1. Representing an organization by delivering reports and recommendations to external stakeholders;
2. Enacting policy and practices to support interdisciplinary approaches to information technology architecture and security projects; and
3. Implementing enterprise architecture transition plans for moving from a baseline operating environment to the target environment.

Your resume must explicitly outline your qualifications. We will not make assumptions on your experience.

Time in Grade

Time-in-grade restrictions apply for all candidates considered under Merit Promotion (generally applicants who have held a Federal civilian appointment within the previous 52 weeks). These applicants must have 1 year time-in-grade at the next lower level or equivalent to qualify.

NOTE: To be considered for this position, you must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements for the GS-2210 series set forth in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards by the closing date of the announcement. A copy is available at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards

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 and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined above.

Annual Leave Accrual Credit

Selectees for their first Federal position may be eligible to earn a higher annual leave accrual rate based on prior non-Federal or uniformed service work experience. The amount of service credited will be based on specialized experience or qualifying experience that is provided on the applicant resume and documentation submitted.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

ACTIVE-DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: In accordance with VOW to Hire Heroes Act of 2011 (Public Law 112-56),Current military members may apply by submitting a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain: (1) your rank; (2) dates of active duty service; (3) type of discharge and projected character of service (i.e. honorable); (4) projected Veteran's preference, if applicable; (5) date terminal leave begins, if applicable; (6) date of expected discharge or release that is within 120 days of your employment application submission; and (7) signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. If selected, your qualifying separation, veteran's preference, and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active-duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found to have an incomplete application. Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if on terminal leave.

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. View information about ICTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To receive selection priority, you must: (1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position; and (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. To be considered well-qualified and receive selection priority, applicants must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and have a rating of 85 or above.

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements, you may review the information at the following links:

• Persons with Disabilities-Schedule A
• Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans
• Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
• Other Special Appointment Authorities
• Family of Overseas Employees
• Peace Corp/VISTA

SELECTIVE SERVICE: Individuals born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. You can find more information on Who Must Register and Exemptions here. In addition, you can find more information on what to do if you failed to register here.

DEVELOPMENTAL POSITIONS: This position can be filled at the GS-13 or GS-14 grade level. If filled at the lower grade level, noncompetitive promotion to the next grade level is authorized but not implied. It is dependent upon meeting time-in-grade requirements, specialized experience, required training and any other management requirements to demonstrate ability to perform the next higher/target grade level.

These are not Bargaining Unit positions.

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Assessment Questionnaire. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for an incomplete application. If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Management will consider any Federal performance appraisals and/or awards you submit with your application as an indication of your experience and work history. These documents will not be scored as part of the assessment process.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):

Information Technology Program Management, Operations Support, Planning and Evaluating, and Technical Competence

• Benefits
  
  A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
  
  Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
• Required Documents
  
  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
  
  To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
  
  1. Resume, including a) personal information such as name, address, contact information; b) education; c) detailed work experience related to this position including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year), title and Grade level (for any Federal service, i.e. GS-9) and any other qualifications. We recommend that your resume not exceed five (5) pages as only the first five (5) pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications;
  
  2. Online Assessment Questionnaire, as completed through this Vacancy announcement;
  
  3. Other supporting documents:
  
  
  • Cover Letter, optional;
  • College transcript(s), only if qualifying based on education;
  • Current or Previous Federal employees:
    
    • Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade; AND
    • Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. A performance plan, without a rating, is not an acceptable substitute.
  • DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.
  
  
  4. Applicants applying under other authorities (disability/Schedule A, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, CTAP/ICTAP, Interchange, etc.) must submit the appropriate documentation establishing their eligibility.
  
  If you submit multiple copies of the same document, only your most recent uploaded document (by date & time stamp) will be considered. If your resume or supporting documents are illegible or unreadable, or if you fail to include any of the above-mentioned required documents, you may lose consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. You may not be considered for any hiring eligibilities that you fail to list and/or support with proper documentation. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be considered further. If your application materials contain sensitive or inappropriate information, including but not limited to: photographs; classified or government sensitive information; copied and pasted portions of this job announcement; obscene information, etc., you may not be considered.
  
  Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection, disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of tentative or final job offers.
• How to Apply
  
  To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  Your application and supporting documents must be submitted and received through the online application process by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement.
  
  
  • To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account if you do not have one.
  • You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Preview the Assessment Questionnaire.
  • You will receive an email notification when your application has been received.
  • To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
  
  
  Agency contact information
  
  Human Capital Office
  
  Phone
  
  202-804-7544
  
  Email
  
  employment@osc.gov
  
  Address
  
  Office of Special Counsel
  
  1730 M St NW
  
  Washington, DC 20036
  
  US
  
  Next steps
  
  Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email that your application was received.
  
  Your application will be evaluated as outlined above and if you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. We anticipate a large number of applicants, and only the top candidates will be contacted for interview. You will receive automated notifications through the USAjobs system as updates are available.
  
  Selecting officials may choose any appropriate competitive, non-competitive or alternative candidate under Federal regulations and Agency policy. Interviews may be conducted individually, by panel, by third party, teleconference, video teleconference, or in person. Selecting officials have the option to interview any, all or none of the referred candidates. Management has the right to fill or not a fill this vacancy, as well as to cancel and re-announce as appropriate.
  
  This position can be filled at the Washington, DC location, through remote work or telework at management's discretion.
  
  Additional Vacancies
  
  This announcement may be used to fill additional or similar vacancies at the same or equivalent grade level.
• Fair and Transparent
  
  The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
  
  
  • Criminal history inquiries
  • Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
  • Financial suitability
  • New employee probationary period
  • Privacy Act
  • Reasonable accommodation policy
  • Selective Service
  • Signature and false statements
  • Social security number request

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume, including a) personal information such as name, address, contact information; b) education; c) detailed work experience related to this position including work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment (month/year), title and Grade level (for any Federal service, i.e. GS-9) and any other qualifications. We recommend that your resume not exceed five (5) pages as only the first five (5) pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications;

2. Online Assessment Questionnaire, as completed through this Vacancy announcement;

3. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional;
• College transcript(s), only if qualifying based on education;
• Current or Previous Federal employees:
  
  • Most recent non-award Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) showing you are/were in the competitive service, highest grade held (or promotion potential) on a permanent basis, position title, series and grade; AND
  • Most recent performance appraisal (dated within 18 months) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. A performance plan, without a rating, is not an acceptable substitute.
• DD-214, SF-15 Form and VA letter, or certification of expected discharge or release from active duty for consideration under Veteran hiring authorities.

4. Applicants applying under other authorities (disability/Schedule A, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, CTAP/ICTAP, Interchange, etc.) must submit the appropriate documentation establishing their eligibility.

If you submit multiple copies of the same document, only your most recent uploaded document (by date & time stamp) will be considered. If your resume or supporting documents are illegible or unreadable, or if you fail to include any of the above-mentioned required documents, you may lose consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted. You may not be considered for any hiring eligibilities that you fail to list and/or support with proper documentation. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be considered further. If your application materials contain sensitive or inappropriate information, including but not limited to: photographs; classified or government sensitive information; copied and pasted portions of this job announcement; obscene information, etc., you may not be considered.

Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for non-selection, disqualification from further consideration or withdrawal of tentative or final job offers.

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.

Your application and supporting documents must be submitted and received through the online application process by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date of this announcement.

• To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account if you do not have one.
• You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. Preview the Assessment Questionnaire.
• You will receive an email notification when your application has been received.
• To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

Agency contact information

Human Capital Office

Phone

202-804-7544

Email

employment@osc.gov

Address

Office of Special Counsel

1730 M St NW

Washington, DC 20036

US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted, you will receive a confirmation notification by email that your application was received.

Your application will be evaluated as outlined above and if you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for consideration. We anticipate a large number of applicants, and only the top candidates will be contacted for interview. You will receive automated notifications through the USAjobs system as updates are available.

Selecting officials may choose any appropriate competitive, non-competitive or alternative candidate under Federal regulations and Agency policy. Interviews may be conducted individually, by panel, by third party, teleconference, video teleconference, or in person. Selecting officials have the option to interview any, all or none of the referred candidates. Management has the right to fill or not a fill this vacancy, as well as to cancel and re-announce as appropriate.

This position can be filled at the Washington, DC location, through remote work or telework at management's discretion.

Additional Vacancies

This announcement may be used to fill additional or similar vacancies at the same or equivalent grade level.

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Criminal history inquiries
• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
• Financial suitability
• New employee probationary period
• Privacy Act
• Reasonable accommodation policy
• Selective Service
• Signature and false statements
• Social security number request