Total 84 information technology job vacancies in alexandria virginia

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy. Fully remote within 50 miles of the USPTO Alexandria, VA headquarters and the duty station is the authorized telework location.


The individual selected for this position will…

• Formulate and oversee short- and long-term plans to shape the overall customer communication strategy with the primary focus of enhancing the agency's website presence.
• Manage all Patent related content for all internal/external websites. Conduct reviews to ensure quality standards, content and functionality is maintained.
• Research best practices and trends within the digital communication field to stay abreast of evolving techniques and technologies.
• Analyze and provide metrics, reports on performance and impact on the agency's efforts and effectiveness of online campaigns and web initiatives.

• You will develop policy, budgets, and procedures governing effectiveness and efficiency of data systems.
• You will initiate, plan, direct and conduct comprehensive studies and reviews to advise leadership on maintenance data system design and performance based on that analysis.
• You will use data analysis and other techniques to provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of maintenance data system applications.
• You will Initiate budgets and provide input for operation and sustainment, training, testing and re-platform of applicable programs.
• You will establish metrics to measure and evaluate system performance and total cost of ownership.
• You will monitor performance and provide recommendations to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of systems.
• You will utilize database systems to determine resource requirements.
• You will provide proposals to senior management and stakeholders to improve applications to support operations and utilize emerging technologies.
• You will identify and specify business process requirements and to define opportunities for new or improved process solutions.
• You will identify potential problem areas, trends, processes, procedures and efficiencies of data system applications.
• You will identify opportunities to improve data system applications to support operations and utilize emerging technologies.
• You will identify skill sets and manpower needed to maintain applications.
• You will solve technical information system and administrative problems.
• You will resolve unusual/difficult issues significantly impacting important policies or programs.

• You will coordinate a variety of security issues with other commands, higher echelons, and external organizations to address cybersecurity requirements.
• You will evaluate the impact of new laws and guidance on current programs and systems and recommend changes to existing plans and policies to ensure compliance and responsiveness.
• You will execute the administration of the Command Cyber IT/Cybersecurity Workforce (CSWF) Program.
• You will modify IT plans and policies to respond to changes in the command's business or mission requirements and processes or change in legislation or regulatory requirements.
• You will develop project documentation including statements of work, business case analyses, charter, scope, schedule, cost, risk, stakeholder and communication management plans.

• Manage the installation, testing, operation, troubleshooting, and maintenance of systems
• Provide guidance on guidance statements, business case analysis, and system design and development.
• Work with various agencies to identify and integrate business applications.
• Map systems, processes, organizations, gaps in capabilities, discovers bottlenecks, and other various system complications within the enterprise architecture.
• Inspect supplies and services to determine acceptability and reject those that do not meet the contract standards or requirements.

• You will serve as Navy’s Lead Action Officer (AO) for adoption of policies and strategies for implementation of Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) and Enterprise Cloud to achieve Navy mission outcomes.
• You will establish strategy, policy, direction, and guidance for adoption of DevSecOps and Cloud Computing that will enable the development of cloud-native systems and applications.
• You will represent OPNAV N2N6 at various National executive-level DevSecOps and Cloud related programming requirements and capabilities working groups, meetings, seminars, panels or conferences.
• You will handle highly complex, sensitive, or ambiguous challenges facing the organization.
• You will engage in in strategic, intermediate and long-term planning, coordination and implementation oversight of DevSecOps and Cloud strategies to include the Intelligence Community.
• You will represent the strategic policy positions to leadership, stakeholder teams, engineering, and other organizations to drive strategic discussions and compliance solutions.

As a Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-13, your typical work assignments may include:

• Ensures guidance is followed in order to meet performance levels and other requirements. Understands each phase of the system development lifecycle (SDLC). Makes recommendations on advantageous approaches for enhancing existing systems, or for new system design methodologies to improve system performance.
• Develops IT projects to meet mission and operational technology needs. Manages IT projects applying PMI and FAC P/PM project management principles, methods and approaches.
• Serves as the team lead for OBIM SharePoint Services. This involves overseeing the administration, development, and management of the organization's SharePoint infrastructure and management of the organization's SharePoint based Homeland Security Information Network (HSIN) Community of Interest and associated sites.
• Evaluates a broad range of software/hardware systems and develops implementation techniques for integration into the existing IT environment.

As a INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ENTARCH/DATAMGT) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Provides subject matter expertise on enterprise data architecture/data governance frameworks, data security, data management, and risk management for DSCA Data environment. Coordinates and collaborates with other DoD agencies on data governance and enterprise data architecture projects as required.
• Develops an enterprise data architecture and governance strategy to support strategic decision making and influence technology implementation and business operations optimization.
• Leads the DSCA data governance program, including the development and enforcement of data policies and procedures related to data quality, lineage, consistency, and accuracy.
• Serves as subject matter expert on enterprise data architecture and governance in support of IT investment review, portfolio management, security design, and future state planning for enterprise architecture.

The Intelligence and Cybersecurity Diversity Fellowship (ICDF) Program is a Congressionally-mandated program designed to help DHS recruit, retain, and reward the best and brightest. The program provides qualified students opportunities to work alongside highly skilled intelligence and cybersecurity professionals at DHS, gain hands-on technical experience, interact with experts and peers at professional development events, and expand their professional network. This program is funded by the DHS Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to:

• Assisting with public-facing cyber outreach and engagement.
• Supporting the overall work of the office ensuring smooth operation, proper delivery of services, and effective customer support.
• Assisting with the generation of program source codes using various computer languages.
• Assisting with network monitoring and incident response.
• Applying hardware and software updates to systems.
• Researching cybersecurity tools and techniques.
• Assisting with the analysis of cybersecurity programs and researching new solutions for emerging cyber security threats.
• Assisting with the analyzing and evaluating security log data.

• Obtain a bachelor's degree in a STEM, IT, cybersecurity, or intelligence field;
• GPA of at least a 3.2 on a 4.0 scale;
• Completed 480 hours of work at the Department;
• Participated in designated technical and core training;
• Collaborated with subject matter expert mentors in intelligence and cybersecurity; and
• Completed a challenge project (as designated by the agency).

Program Benefits:

• First-hand, practical experience in intelligence or cybersecurity disciplines;
• Individual Development Plans (IDP) providing a roadmap for professional development;
• Participation in high priority challenging projects;
• Formal and informal training in core and technical competencies;
• Access to mentors who will provide advice and support; and
• May be eligible for tuition assistance.

The Director of OITP shall assist the Assistant Commissioner in leading and managing the operations in OITP as well as develop technical analyses and well-documented tactical implementation approaches and initiatives that will ensure the accomplishment of the USPTO's priorities, goals and objectives. The incumbent will also:

• Oversee the provision of information technology resources, infrastructure, and capabilities for the examining corps, patent support organizations, and external stakeholders; examples of resources, infrastructure, and capabilities include cloud migrations, artificial intelligence (AI), electronic filing and management of patent applications, and publications of Patent documents.
• Support the development, delivery, and administration of automation training including step-by-step transition guides to ensure successful adoption and implementation of new methodologies.
• Provide support of automation products and services to the Patents business unit.
• Promote and carry out initiatives and practices in support of the strategic plan and goals of the USPTO.
• Aide in the development of policies and procedures that affect immediate organizations in selecting methods and techniques for obtaining IT solutions.
• Develop and implement best practices and processes with respect to Intellectual Property.
• Identify recurring challenges, analyzing trends and establishing measures addressing these challenges, trends and needs consistent with the policies of the Office. Provide a reporting and evaluation system to determine the operating effectiveness, including staffing analysis.
• Participate in the formulation and ensure implementation of quality assurance and quality standards for training new examiners to use appropriate information technology resources.
• Create avenues for user involvement to determine needs and to transform these needs into requirements, and to gain agreement on their priority.
• Provide oversight for transmission of requirements to the Office of the Chief Information Officer and actively assist in the project management, development, and deployment of the resulting tools.
• Ensure support and coordination for automation-related projects resulting from international projects and agreements.

• The Office of Patent Automation (OPA)
• The Office of Patent Information Resources (OPIR)
• The Office of Scientific and Technical Information Resources (STIC)
• The Office of Governance and Program Support (GPS)

This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment, applications will be accepted for each location and/or installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application.

This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection.

This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) in accordance with Section 1109 of FY 2020 NDAA; P.L. 116-92 and Section 9905 of Title 5, U.S.C. Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Please read this Public Notice in its entirety prior to submitting your application for consideration.

Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:

• Designs tests and evaluates strategies, data analysis techniques, methods to assess the operational implications of statistics generated from the data gathered.
• Serves as the Contracting Officer's Technical Representative (COTR) ON THE TDSD/HRD technical contracts.
• Ensures security responsibilities are identified to users for the HRD customer by ensuring education and compliance with security directives for employees, to include access to classified or sensitive material.

Joining Customs & Border Protection will allow you to use your expertise in Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts and methods to support Information Technology systems and services. This position starts at a salary of $99,200.00 (GS-12, Step 1) to $128,956.00 (GS-12, Step 10).

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In this Information Technology Specialist position, you will become a key team member of Homeland Security professionals through a wide range of IT management activities that typically extend and apply to an entire organization or major components, which may include strategic planning, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, architecture and infrastructure planning and management. Typical work assignments include:

• Planning, preparing, and conducting for the outreach communication between the division and the fields, offices, and field leadership for the desktop updates, issues, and remediation
• Serving as the division's point of contact for general outreach/ communications related to the division's inquiries
• Collecting responses, issues, and input from the field related to the desktops
• Coordinating for change requests related to the updates and patches for desktops/workstations

• Provide CAP technical and analytical support
• Analyze and refine system requirements
• Evaluate new application software technology
• Respond to user applications problems
• Prepare software system documentation

• You will evaluate and prepare responses to complex FOIA/PA requests that addressed to Chief of Naval Operations (OPNAV).
• You will make recommendations to Branch Head on problem areas brought to the incumbent's attention with the goal of streamlining the programs and providing the field activities with up-to-date guidelines
• You will maintain official historical records and files for the PA and FOIA programs and manage the website and repository.
• You will review draft Issuances for compliance with established PA and FOIA control criteria and for potential impact on programs.

• Develops and distributes visual media information in support of the Agency's brand marketing and business initiatives..
• Serves as a visual information specialist responsible for planning and directing the preparation and presentation of digital and printed media, including the sales circular, employing both design skills with Adobe Creative Suite and analytical skills through MS Office.
• Analyzes large sets of item data and categorizes for inclusion in the sales circular using Excel.
• Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers.
• Manages milestones, deadlines and scheduling for multiple simultaneous projects.

The physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia.This position is telework eligible per agency and business unit discretion/policy.

This position is located in the United States Patent and Trademark Office, Office of the Deputy Commissioner for Trademarks Examination Policy and Projects, Trademark Assistance Center.

This role is the ideal next career step for you if:

• You have the skills to distribute and balance the workload amongst the team in accordance with established workflow, monitor performance and service level thresholds.
• You are able to proficiently recommend ways to improve production or increase the quality of work and coaches' employees to improve performance and productivity.
• You possess the knowledge to provide training and technical expertise to lower level specialist on how to navigate online applications, databases and systems and policies and procedures.
• You have the ability to provide senior level support to the supervisor with the primary emphasis on supporting contact center operations: monitor staffing levels, queues, peak call times, and all allocation of resources to meet customer demands, to lower delay times, and to increase response times.