Total 432 Information Technology job vacancies in US - California - Thousand Oaks - Field/Remote

*Note-This position will be filled as Temporary Not to Exceed (NTE) 1 year, and may be extended.
Can be filled as either Temporary Detail NTE or Temporary Promotion NTE, depending on selectee's current grade level.

The ICC Health System Specialist for Diagnostics is responsible for supporting VISN 19 clinical leadership in coordinating, planning, implementing, and monitoring activities to ensure the rapid information exchange and performance improvement which enables the attainment of data-driven clinical goals and improved access to high quality care in VISN 19 Diagnostic Programs.

Major duties of the Health Systems Specialist for the Diagnostics ICC position include, but are not limited to:

• Develops and manages programs and projects for the VISN 19 Diagnostics Integrated Clinical Community (ICC) that will strengthen vertical and horizontal linkages to improve the quality and consistency of leadership, communication, and data essential for transformation to a High Reliability Organization and to support vital systems improvements.
• Responsible for working collaboratively with local and national clinical and non-clinical Diagnostic ICC leaders to develop and implement strategies for standardizing and improving patient care across the VISN and VHA including, but not limited to: monitoring progress, success, barriers and needs for improvement; identifying focused improvement efforts across the VISN and VHA; supporting the development of a robust learning organization through sharing and spreading strong practices; ensuring regular meetings of the VHA, VISN, and facility workgroups; implementing key elements of ICC guidance and policy; and providing regular guidance and oversight to facility-based ICC teams and workgroups.
• ICC-related program planning, organizing, evaluating, coordinating, and implementation.
• Recognized by the medical staff and senior leadership as a specialist in Diagnostics health care administration and policy/procedure formation.
• Functions as a valuable resource in areas of data analysis, quality assessment, performance improvement, interdisciplinary issues, utilization management, risk management, and health care system investigations.
• Belongs to a national community of practice focused on implementing VHA Modernization's Reduce Unwarranted Variation Across Integrated Clinical & Operational Service Lines Lane of Effort and improving the quality care throughout VHA.
• Develops and/or maintains proficiency and supports administrative activities with various computer applications including spreadsheets, databases, word processing, graphic generation and desktop publishing programs.
• Responsible for and oversees resource allocation and management to include funds, equipment, space, staffing, and contracts.
• May be tasked with managing VISN-wide equipment purchases and large-scale contracts.

Leadership in Medical Imaging and Archiving Informatics:

• Serve as a recognized informatics expert in the areas of medical imaging and PACS.
• Convene and lead groups of subject matter experts (SME) in radiology and related healthcare disciplines to identify best practices and achieve consensus for standardization of workflow design and configuration in existing and new health information systems.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Information Technology and select Indian Health Service Headquarters offices and divisions.
• Responsible for programmatic guidance of imaging related disciplines to ensure that the data needs of these programs are considered in health information technology system selection and configuration.
• Perform in a professional manner when conducting duties between Indian Health Service, Tribal, Urban (I/T/U) users, state, local healthcare organizations, external and internal stakeholders and software development staff.
• Represent the Office of Information Technology on specific professional specialty groups (PSG) or technical advisory groups (TAG) as assigned.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations, or other documents concerning activities, progress, goals, accomplishments, or risks in areas of responsibility that may be used to inform senior staff, Indian Health Service area leadership, Tribes and Urban Indian organizations or other agencies.

• Conduct market research, independently and in collaboration with appropriate Office of Information Technology and program colleagues on medical imaging and or archiving products and systems that may be useful in improving care and outcomes for Indian Health Service facilities and patients.
• Document findings and recommendations in formats accessible to business sponsors and leaders who do not have deep technical knowledge.
• Conduct fact-finding and systems analysis relative to the implementation of medical imaging and archiving applications.
• Evaluate and make recommendations to support implementation and modification of planned or proposed software changes or administrative policies for clinical software.
• Use expert independent judgement to select and develop methods to meet long-term objectives for new healthcare software applications.
• Evaluate, interpret, and implement regulations, mandates, and industry standards for health information technology system functionality, performance, interoperability, security, and usability.
• Interface with health information technology product vendors and or support contractors regarding Indian Health Service system configuration requirements or product enhancement requests.

Leadership in Medical Imaging and Archiving Informatics:

• Serve as a recognized informatics expert in the areas of medical imaging and PACS.
• Convene and lead groups of subject matter experts (SME) in radiology and related healthcare disciplines to identify best practices and achieve consensus for standardization of workflow design and configuration in existing and new health information systems.
• Serve as a liaison between the Office of Information Technology and select Indian Health Service Headquarters offices and divisions.
• Responsible for programmatic guidance of imaging related disciplines to ensure that the data needs of these programs are considered in health information technology system selection and configuration.
• Perform in a professional manner when conducting duties between Indian Health Service, Tribal, Urban (I/T/U) users, state, local healthcare organizations, external and internal stakeholders and software development staff.
• Represent the Office of Information Technology on specific professional specialty groups (PSG) or technical advisory groups (TAG) as assigned.
• Prepare briefing papers, presentations, or other documents concerning activities, progress, goals, accomplishments, or risks in areas of responsibility that may be used to inform senior staff, Indian Health Service area leadership, Tribes and Urban Indian organizations or other agencies.

As a Supervisory Computer Scientist, you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the development, implementation and maintenance of integrated information technology hardware and software systems to support the collection, processing, reduction, storage, retrieval, presentation and publication of data for the National Health Care Surveys.
• Define information processing objectives, and oversee the development of information processing logic and documentation, including decision tables, processing flow charts and data edit specifications, record and tape layouts and the content and sequence of data files.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to the Division Director, management and other staff members in matters relating to data processing, computer usage, programming languages, and statistical software related to organizational data.
• Oversee the design, development, preparation and distribution of public use data files and related documentation.
• Work closely with collaborating agencies, contractors, and other organizational Divisions in the exchange of systems and programming information, networking and the resolution of technical problems.
• Develop work plans for the Branch and the staff, prepare and manage the Branch operating budget, and prepare program review documents for submission to the Division Director and Center leadership.
• Delegate and monitor work assignments, and provide guidance and assistance to employees as necessary.
• Attend professional meetings, seminars and conferences related to computer systems, systems analysis and design, data processing hardware and software, and related statistical analysis processes.

As a Supervisory Computer Scientist you will:

• Provide leadership and direction to the development, implementation and maintenance of integrated information technology hardware and software systems to support the collection, processing, reduction, storage, retrieval, presentation and publication of data for the National Health Care Surveys.
• Define information processing objectives, and oversee the development of information processing logic and documentation, including decision tables, processing flow charts and data edit specifications, record and tape layouts and the content and sequence of data files.
• Serve as senior technical advisor to the Division Director, management and other staff members in matters relating to data processing, computer usage, programming languages, and statistical software related to organizational data.
• Oversee the design, development, preparation and distribution of public use data files and related documentation.
• Work closely with collaborating agencies, contractors, and other organizational Divisions in the exchange of systems and programming information, networking and the resolution of technical problems.
• Develop work plans for the Branch and the staff, prepare and manage the Branch operating budget, and prepare program review documents for submission to the Division Director and Center leadership.
• Delegate and monitor work assignments, and provide guidance and assistance to employees as necessary.
• Attend professional meetings, seminars and conferences related to computer systems, systems analysis and design, data processing hardware and software, and related statistical analysis processes.

This Supervisory Instructional System Specialist position is located Enterprise Support, Training & Development, Training Centers Division, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to:

• Analyzes and designs, develops, implements, and evaluates (ADDIE) new and existing training programs and new training course development for the TSA workforce; and utilizes Kirkpatrick Four-Level Training Evaluation Model to analyze training effectiveness.
• Provides expertise, advice, and recommendations to management regarding the processes used to analyze, design, develop, implement, and evaluate both traditional and innovative education and training systems, creating performance improvement interventions to include interactive media and courseware.
• Develops innovative instructional processes and/or interventions to solve performance problems; researches and develops new programs in web-based or other digital delivery formats; and assists in procuring, developing, and evaluating interactive courseware and other tools necessary for the implementation of the ADDIE process, and interpreting and assisting in the development of Instructional policy as required.
• Creates and monitors training plans and timelines in a multi-disciplinary structured environment and obtains cooperation from multiple senior managers and staff for successful project completion.
• Conducts analysis of training requests to verify identified training need, identifies/analyzes possible training solutions, and recommends and develops effective solutions to performance problems.

• Performs technical support specialist duties.
• Performs a wide variety of record keeping, updating existing program Database Management System (DMS), reporting, and informational duties in support of the organization's programs, functions, and projects.
• Performs computer security duties.
• Monitors and maintains computers and related peripherals and tracks routine maintenance of existing computer equipment.
• Uses multiple office automation software with varied functions to produce a wide range of documents, formats, etc.

Major Duties:
-Plans, coordinates, develops, improves, and implements efficient and economical management of information systems in support of Service Line activities.
-Accomplishes long and short-range projects in the modification of systems and software.
-Provides guidance for the solution of difficult and unprecedented problems resulting from new or modified operational management information concepts and requirements.
-Applies limited functional knowledge of material, in implementing new and/or improved information systems.
-Applies extensive knowledge of changes in the state-of-the-art regarding integrated information and control systems analysis and other scientific management techniques used in the implementation of information systems.
-Provides feedback to the Supervisor on information gained.
-Researching and testing products and services to support the information plan and directives to determine requirements, life-cycle management to determine support and replacement resource requirements.

Promotion Potential: This position is at full performance level.

Work Schedule: M-F, 8:00-4:30 pm
Virtual: This is a remote position.
Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist/19423A
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized
Work Environment: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions.

This announcement will close on 11/27/2024. The first 100 applications received will receive first consideration. Applications that are submitted after the initial cut-off number has been reached will not receive consideration unless otherwise requested by management.

This is a temporary promotion, not to exceed 1 Year and may be extended at the needs of management. This specific announcement will not be able to be made permanent. Upon termination of the promotion, you will be returned to your original position of record, or to a different position of equivalent grade and pay. Temporary promotions may be terminated at any time based on the needs of management. If you are currently employed at a grade equivalent to, or higher than the advertised position, the action will be considered a detail for processing purposes, and no salary increase will be associated with accepting the position. Upon termination of the detail, you will be returned to your original position of record. Details may be terminated at any time based on needs of management.

Major duties include, but not limited to:

Program Administration

• Responsible for providing expert support to the Executive Director, Deputy Executive Directors, Portfolio Directors, and leaders within ONS for program matters pertaining to evaluation of the effectiveness of programs and operations.
• Prepares comprehensive reports, presentations, publications, and responses to incoming task/action requests.
• Produces complex analyses and written reports; organizing special committees, workshops, or other gatherings; initiating program reviews; developing or fostering cross-agency activities.
• Serves as a technical expert and programmatic consultant for assigned mission areas that have impact across the enterprise.
• Reviews portfolio/program area budget initiatives, subsequent justifications and defends for the clinical or administrative area to the ONS executive leaders as needed.
• Actively participates with upper management in defining strategic goals, developing, and implementing administrative and clinical programs, and education of staff regarding processes related to operations, research, assisting in measurements of those goals, and contributing to the success of projects.
• Independently plans and initiates fact finding, analyzing data, and developing recommendations from a variety of alternatives.
• Works closely with VA Central Office and Consortia/Networks to ensure the ONS performance levels meet the national criteria.
• Identifies system development issues and/or data capture issues (i.e., absence of data, quality of data, and timeliness of data collection), develops and implements plans for addressing issues.

• Develops thorough, administrative, and strategic operational initiatives of ONS enabling the specialist to identify problems, analyze data, and recommend resolutions based on specific knowledge of the organizational objectives, priorities, resources, and oversight area.
• Uses databases and registries, formulates tools to support the program, and ensure quality management and administrative oversight.
• Provides technical expertise in the field of health care planning; provides advice and assistance regarding possible need for revision of regulations and policies governing planning activities.
• Analyzes and interprets data to identify the effectiveness of initiatives and programs within the ONS to identify opportunities for improvement.
• Ensures that proposals/initiatives submitted for ONS approval are complete and all implementation requirements are accurately identified.

APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 100 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 100th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first.  

We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application.

As an IT Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15, you will be responsible for:

• Oversees Identity and Access Management (IAM) projects which support Federal Student Aid (FSA), enterprise and other services which facilitates information sharing and collaboration between FSA, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) other federal agencies and stakeholders.
• Provides critical reviews and recommendations for the design strategy, implementation, management, monitoring, and accountability for IAM solutions.
• The incumbent serves as a professional with specialized knowledge in the Identity and Access Management (IAM) Division providing users, identity, and access management for two major enterprise systems and one data center system.
• Develops long-range IT plans which anticipates, identifies, evaluates, mitigates, and minimizes risks associated with Identity Credentialing and Access Management IT systems.
• Researches and defines mission needs, life cycle of data, and the protections needed for provenance, pedigree, and access control of data and meta data in the enterprise environment.

Duties include but are not limited to the following:

• Develops thorough, administrative and strategic operational initiatives, projects, and programs.
• Collect, analyze, present, and make recommendations from data/research to Executive Leadership.
• Plans, organizes, trends, reviews, and provide recommendations to Executive Leadership regarding resource requests.
• Implements, reviews, and provides guidance to Executive Leadership in the application of VA/VHA policies and procedures.
• Coordinates, guides, facilitates, and participates in process improvement and strategic planning efforts.
• Oversees and coordinates the administrative operations for the Office of the Associate Director.
• Coordinate and support executive-level councils, committees, and work groups.
• Oversee management of action item and Congressional/White House Hotline inquiries including assignment, review, and submission.
• Serve as a liaison and representative for Executive Leadership interacting with internal and external stakeholders.
• Coach, guide, and direct Service/Section Chiefs, and Admin Officers to support daily operations and long-term strategic plans.
• Reviews audits and evaluations which are conducted at the facility.
• Works closely with Quality, Safety, EEO, Human Resources, Finance, Compliance and Business Integrity, Veteran Experience, Information Technology and Security and Public Affairs, to identify incidents that may form part of a pattern or be indicative of a more general problem within the healthcare system.
• Incumbent will be asked to take on collateral assignments in overall program areas directly impacting healthcare delivery operations.
• Conducts analytical studies on particular operational processes, issue topics, or related special projects.
• Leads and participates in taskforce or research groups to analyze problem areas and recommends adjustments to improve existing policy or procedure to achieve desired results.
• Other duties as assigned.

As an Information Technology Specialist (Applications Software) at the GS-2210-12, some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing applications software.
• Interactive communication with end users and OCA management.
• Evaluating new technologies, especially upgrades to existing development tools, to assure backwards compatibility with existing applications, to justify acquisition based on cost/benefit analysis, and potential for unresolved bugs which is common in new applications.
• Designing applications architecture and program codes to multi-tier client/server model that isolates and optimizes components for data access, business rules and user interfaces.

• The Term Appointment does not confer competitive status, reinstatement rights, or eligibility for non-competitive conversion to a permanent job to the individual(s) selected. You may be promoted or reassigned to another term position within SBA's Office of Capital Access; however, you may not be non-competitively appointed to another Federal position. You will be given an initial Term Appointment lasting more than 1 year, but not more than 4 years. If all other conditions of employment are met, this appointment may be extended, up to a total of four (4) years in increments determined by SBA.
• If selected, employees work on an intermittent (on-call) work schedule. This means that employees are in a pay status only when activated to respond to workload needs, especially in response to heightened disaster activity. When no longer needed, employees return to a non-pay status until the next event necessitates additional staff.
• However, depending on the workload and/or level of disaster activity, your work schedule may be changed to full-time. Subsequently, if the workload decreases, your work schedule may be changed back to intermittent.
• Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 180 days from the closing date.
• This is not a bargaining unit position.

• You will serve as the Shore Tactical Assured Command and Control (STACC) APM in support of the PMW 790 Tactical Shore and Expeditionary Integration program office within PEO C4I.
• You will lead a geographically-dispersed team to manage scope, cost, schedule, and performance of more than $70M per year for the design, deployment, and fleet support for Shore Tactical Assured Command and Control (STACC).
• You will demonstrate experience with requirements definition and prioritization working with external and internal stakeholders.
• You will be responsible for spend plan development, and Procurement (Hardware and Software) planning, execution, and management.
• You will apply risk management tools and techniques to manage cost, schedule and performance for assigned program(s), evaluate performance outcomes and make recommendations for improvement.
• You will effectively lead, integrate and coordinate disparate functional groups and develop a cohesive team capable of successfully handling complex problems encountered, and continually monitor program execution.
• You will ensure compliance with Department of Defense and Department of Navy directives, PEO policy and other relevant guidance and coordinate preparation of program acquisition/integration documentation.
• You will effectively communicate program information across the PEO and other relevant organizations to facilitate leveraging opportunities.
• You will lead coordination across industry and Department of Defense activities, Program Management Offices, to ensure program acquisition strategy meet user capability requirements and are executable with acceptable risk.
• This position requires a Secret clearance with the ability to obtain and maintain up to Top Secret/SCI.

• Responsible for the supervision of administrative functions in support of quality management to include process improvement, accreditation, risk management, credentialing, patient safety, and infection control.
• Conduct in depth program analysis of substantial scale and impact concerning all aspects of the quality management department.
• Solve complex and unusual issues by conducting research and analysis as required to create a corrective action plan using reports, justification, charts graphs to justify recommendations.
• Advise organizational policymakers on the relevant technical and regulatory issues related to quality management, to include Joint Commission accreditation, process improvements, patient safety, credentialing and infection control.

Major Duties:

• Develops, establishes, and directs the implementation of execution of and compliance with overall Agency policies and procedures for the administration and operation of a healthcare delivery system.
• Identifies the changing needs of the beneficiary population and initiates program improvements and modifications to align with the needs to achieve Agency goals and objectives.
• Works in concert with Tribal governments and Tribal health departments in planning and implementing overall health care policies and systems.
• Supervision and management of staff, activities, and workflow including timeline adherence, training on job responsibilities, workforce development, performance management, and ongoing support.
• Provides orientation of key personnel to tribal partnership building and political acumen and collaboration with other federal agencies, private sector, and state officials.