Summary

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Duties

The CDC utilizes Direct/Expedited Hire Authorities to fill vacancies in a variety of occupations. This vacancy is a REPOSITORY of applications. Duties and responsibilities vary and may increase according to the grade level of the position. Applications may be periodically referred to hiring managers both during the open period and after the closing date. Because of the large number of applications anticipated, applicants' status will not be updated.

This public notice will be used to fill the positions listed below at multiple grade levels and locations.

• Information Technology Specialist (System Analysis): Grades GS-7 through GS-15

Duties may include but are not limited to:

• Providing expert technical guidance, interpretation, and implementation oversight of applicable information technology policies, processes, and practices.
• Assessing security risks and vulnerabilities; builds, tests, and recommends cloud security solutions; and manages cloud environments in accordance with CDC approved cybersecurity security guidelines.
• Advising senior leadership on latest IT technologies to aid in decision making.
• Developing threat models and security requirements for Application Programming Interfaces (API).
• Developing procedures, awareness programs, and supporting templates.
• Developing and executing strategies for information technology quality assurance (QA).
• Preparing internal and external reports that may include providing audit liaison support to IT operations
• Analyzing short, medium, and long-range projects for solutions of complex operational or policy issues in areas such as information security, information security reporting, systems development life cycle, quality assurance, etc.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Due to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention's (CDC's) process enhancement to use Shared Certificates throughout the Agency, some of the requirements below may differ:

• US Citizenship is required.
• Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service ().
• May be subject to a Background/Security Investigation. Security clearance level may differ from the position announced when certificates are shared.
• CDC participates in the USCIS Electronic Employment Eligibility Verification Program (). If selected, CDC will determine your employment eligibility using your social security number.
• Direct deposit is required.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• This position may be subject to a Collective Bargaining Agreement.
• Positions may be filled as permanent or term appointments.
• This position may be subject to the OGE Financial Disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). CDC inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. If selected, you may be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. If identified, this will be an annual requirement.
• In accordance with Executive Order 12564 of September 15, 1986, The Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) is A Drug-Free Federal Workplace. This position may require a Drug Test and be subject to Random Drug Testing. The position may require the submission of a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment and be subject to reasonable suspicion and post-accident drug testing upon hiring. If required to submit to urinalysis, the appointment to the position will be contingent upon a negative test result.

Qualifications

Basic Qualifications:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

In addition to Basic Qualifications above, Minimum Qualifications must be met:

• GS-7:
  • At least 1 year of graduate-level education OR
  • Superior academic achievement (See Education section) OR
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-05 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting IT Specialists and providing basic IT needs; assisting with implementing Automated Data Processing (ADP) Systems; and providing technical assistance to telecommunication systems OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-9:
  • At least 2 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or master's or equivalent graduate degree OR
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-07 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience assisting in feasibility studies and recommending course of action; reviewing requirements of projects to determine objectives of the program, concepts, nature of unprocessed data, and processes required; and performing computer systems analysis, programming, and procedure development required to implement and maintain projects OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-11:
  • At least 3 years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting application development and maintenance of applications (i.e., NET and/or SharePoint) -- OR -- planning, coordinating, and performing systems design and assisting in the development of an IT functional area; identifying and analyzing advancements in application development concepts, techniques, and tools; and assisting in the review of IT policies, standards, and guidelines relating to systems, hardware and software OR
  • A combination of education & experience
• GS-12:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience conducting application development (including testing, implementation, and maintenance); system design; and managing systems (i.e., NET and/or SharePoint) -- OR -- planning, coordinating, and performing systems design and development of a major IT functional area; planning, scheduling, estimating, monitoring project progress and associated development and operational costs; identifying and analyzing advancements in application development concepts, techniques, and tools; and analyzing issues and defining the enterprise architectural application development standards to be used in new and modernized IT applications.
• GS-13:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience planning, coordinating, and performing IT systems design -- OR -- monitoring, developing, planning, and recommending solutions for the management, development, and execution of software project plans including performing IT system analysis and design to support the programming infrastructure and integrated applications of informatics development.
• GS-14:
  • At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience planning, developing, and executing IT projects, preparing and analyzing reports; responding to queries, justifications, and background papers on the technical aspects of areas of expertise and assignment -- OR -- utilizing project performance measurement tools (e.g. KPIs), and framework for prioritization (e.g. sprints) and advising organization partner and project teams with IT guidance, plans, developing and executing IT project transformation (e.g. Scrum Master).
• GS-15:
  • Data Scientist: At least 1 year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service, to include experience performing needs analyses of IT technologies and applications (e.g. Cloud Native Serverless); providing data (e.g. Data Warehousing, Data Lakes, Data Mesh) utilizing IT software application tools (e.g. AWS, Azure or GCP and IT visualization tools such as R. Tableau or Power BI); AND providing IT services and platform delivery (e.g. Data Operations, Data Quality and DevSecOPS (Development Security and Operations) -- OR -- performing needs analyses of IT technologies and applications (e.g. Cloud Native Serverless), providing batch and streaming data utilizing IT visualization tools (e.g. R.Tableau or Power BI) and providing IT services and platform delivery (e.g. Data Operations, Data Quality and DevSecOPS (Development Security and Operations).

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. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Promotion potential: Promotion to the next grade level is at management's discretion and is based on your meeting qualifications and time-in-grade requirements, demonstrated ability to perform the higher-level duties, the continuing need for the higher-level duties, and administrative approval. Promotion to the next grade level is not guaranteed and no promise of promotion is implied.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

The utilization of shared certificates for additional selections within the same geographical area can be made from multiple Centers of the Center of Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) and Agency for Toxic Substance and Disease Registry (ATSDR).

This position is being filled through Direct Hire Authority for this occupation and is open to all US Citizens. Vacancies will be filled through OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to positions filled under this announcement. All applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. Applications received as a result of job fairs, recruitment events, and emergency hiring mechanisms in support of this hiring initiative will also be accepted during the duration of the direct-hire authority.

For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit:

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): CTAP/ICTAP eligibles must meet all of the requirements outlined in the qualification section of this announcement in order to be considered "well qualified."

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you MUST submit a complete Application Package which includes the following. Note: All documents must be in English.

1. Resume - Must reflect name, work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (month/year) of employment and duties performed.

Current/former Federal employee:

• Must reflect pay plan, series and grade, i.e., GS-0301-9.

Dos and Don'ts:

Cover Letter is optional.

2. Transcripts (if applicable) - You may submit an unofficial transcript. An official transcript from an accredited educational institution is required if you are selected.

3. Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)/ Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP):

• Supporting documentation i.e., Reduction in Force (RIF) notice or Certificate of Expected Separation (CES), AND most recent:
  • Current annual performance appraisal
  • SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action)

4. Current or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Current or Former Political Appointees: Submit SF-50.

Failure to submit any of the above-mentioned required documents may result in loss of consideration due to an incomplete application package. It is your responsibility to ensure all required documents have been submitted.

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If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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