This position is located in the Technology Directorate (TD) of the Executive Office (EXO) within the Antitrust Division (ATR). EXO is a very dynamic and fast paced office, delivering the professional management services that power ATR's people and mission. Within EXO, Technology Directorate (TD), administers the Division's technology program, including automated litigation support, management information systems, and office automation systems to support the Division's attorneys, economists, and managers. The incumbent serves as an Information Technology Specialist (Network) within the Division, reporting directly to the Engineering and Operations Section (EOS) Chief, and ultimately the TD Director and Chief Information Officer (CIO).
As a Information Technology Specialist (NETWORK), responsibilities of this position will include, but are not limited to:
- Provides senior level leadership, oversight, and expertise for network services and functions involving the most complex and difficult issues and problems that significantly impact agency IT programs and functions.
- Develops and implements policies and procedures pertaining to network services and systems for use throughout the organization and agency to ensure the reliability and accessibility of systems.
- Oversees and directs efforts to configure network systems and components, and to perform testing and quality assurance activities to ensure the effective functioning and performance of network systems.
- Employs advanced program and project management techniques and methods to lead, manage, and coordinate major IT program segments and projects, including identifying issues and approaches, determining resource requirements, providing direction and guidance to other program/project staff, ensuring outcomes are consistent with objectives and requirements, and keeping management officials informed of progress, milestones, issues and problems, and accomplishments.
- Leads or manages the installation, testing, maintenance, and upgrading of network hardware and operating systems software, and the configuration and optimization of network servers, hubs, routers, switches, and other components.
- Establishes procedures and policies, estimates, and substantiates budget, as well as procurement data, explaining effect of new programs related to networking services in terms of functionality; creates and updates detailed network diagrams; and presents new ways IT investments can contribute to the mission/business strategy and assist the ATR in providing baseline services.
- Advises staff and senior managers on proposed standard DOJ technical architectures, setting information standards, and setting standards for software design and development, software and hardware configuration management, IT acquisition management, and testing and operation evaluation of IT network programs, applications, equipment, and telecommunications networks.
- Leads programs, task forces, and project teams in accomplishing advanced IT systems, software, and hardware project efforts, and functions as an expert technical authority on network services and functions.
- Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and assistance to management officials and other technical and program staff in planning, designing, developing, testing, installing, and maintaining network systems used in the transmission of information via data, video, or voice.
- Prepares and presents information and briefings on critical, complex, or controversial network issues and problems to senior level management officials and program staff.
As the federal agency whose mission is to ensure the fair and impartial administration of justice for all Americans, the Department of Justice is committed to fostering a diverse and inclusive work environment. To build and retain a workforce that reflects the diverse experiences and perspectives of the American people, we welcome applicants from the many communities, identities, races, ethnicities, backgrounds, abilities, religions, and cultures of the United States who share our commitment to public service.
Please note: Additional selections may be made beyond the total number of vacancies specified using this vacancy announcement. Further selections may also be made for additional organizational divisions and/or units within the duty location(s) listed above. Also, a writing sample and a combination of three to five business and academic references may be requested of individuals identified as best qualified, to be forwarded to the selecting official along with your application package, upon referral.
Starting at $139,395 Per Year (GS 14)