Total 10 Information Technology job vacancies in Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Washington

• 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.

As an Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Providing technical engineering support for domestic and international policy development and long-range planning; Evaluating and analyzes detailed engineering analyses. Providing expert opinion and modifications to engineering analyses, both domestic and foreign to ensure sound technical principles are maintained and to develop federal positions.
• Conducting in-depth technical/policy analyses of spectrum use, technical review of new Federal radiocommunication systems, assisting Federal agencies in resolving operational and regulatory problems; Providing technical policy analysis support for international radio treaty conferences; establishing and improving Federal standards to assure efficient use of spectrum.
• Providing technical and policy support for bilateral and multilateral meetings on radio spectrum issues with foreign administrations. Providing technical and policy advice and recommendations to agency senior officials on spectrum issues on the agendas of the International Trade Union (ITU) Council and the Plenipotentiary Conference.
• Crafting and reviewing policies, technical, and engineering outputs for compliance with agency policy and technical accuracy such as U.S. technical and regulatory contributions to international and regional radiocommunication meetings, U.S. proposals, views, and position papers for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), and filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on rulemaking proceedings.
• Representing the agency on spectrum management matters with outside organizations, both foreign and domestic. Serving as a convener, vice convener, or as an agency representative to ad hoc or on-going inter-agency work groups; serving on or leading groups developing technical or operating standards; or serving on teams working with international groups on spectrum management issues.

As Electronics Engineer, you will perform the following duties:

• Providing technical engineering support for domestic and international policy development and long-range planning; Evaluating and analyzes detailed engineering analyses. Providing expert opinion and modifications to engineering analyses, both domestic and foreign to ensure sound technical principles are maintained and to develop federal positions.
• Conducting in-depth technical/policy analyses of spectrum use, technical review of new Federal radiocommunication systems, assisting Federal agencies in resolving operational and regulatory problems; Providing technical policy analysis support for international radio treaty conferences; establishing and improving Federal standards to assure efficient use of spectrum.
• Providing technical and policy support for bilateral and multilateral meetings on radio
  spectrum issues with foreign administrations. Providing technical and policy advice and recommendations to agency senior officials on spectrum issues on the agendas of the International Trade Union (ITU) Council and the Plenipotentiary Conference.
• Crafting and reviewing policies, technical, and engineering outputs for compliance with agency policy and technical accuracy such as U.S. technical and regulatory contributions to international and regional radiocommunication meetings, U.S. proposals, views, and position papers for World Radiocommunication Conferences (WRCs), and filings with the Federal Communications Commission (FCC) on rulemaking proceedings.
• Representing the agency on spectrum management matters with outside organizations, both foreign and domestic. Serving as a convener, vice convener, or as an agency representative to ad hoc or on-going inter-agency work groups; serving on or leading groups developing technical or operating standards; or serving on teams working with international groups on spectrum management issues.

The purpose of this position is for the incumbent to serve as project officer for discretionary and formula grants, cooperative agreements, and contracts related to the Assistive Technology (AT) program, ensuring appropriate administrative and scientific monitoring of assigned projects.

Provides invaluable substantive assistance to the Chief, Digital Forensics Unit (DFU)in supporting the complex security technology mission, and regularly acts as an expert spokesperson at high-level working groups within the law enforcement community.

Oversees, plans, coordinates and assists in directing the national cell phone forensic mission supporting the entire BOP.

Serves as the BOP's technical authority for selection and application of cell phone forensic tools and is responsible for a variety of complex intelligence and forensic analyses.

Provides guidance to field sites on the intelligence forwarded and its potential relativity to their investigative efforts.

Directs the collection and handling of all cellular devices in the field and provides operational intelligence in direct support of investigative activities.

Major Duties:

• Oversees and manages activities to ensure ITSM Tool configurations and ITIL process activities align to enterprise standards and meet identifies functional and technical requirements.
• Oversees the use of automation to execute verification tasks.
• Interacts with senior level executives across OIT, key operational and process stakeholders, and service management community members to respond to any and all service concerns regarding the identification and improvement of service issues.
• Directs the development and monitoring of programmatic metrics, evaluation of goal and objective accomplishment, and development and analysis of programmatic solutions to meet programmatic goals and objectives.
• Directs the development of regulations, directives, policies, operating procedures, guidance, position papers for use across VA.
• Works with appropriate parties to ensure verification criteria is clearly defined and followed.

The Steam and Chilled Water Utility Distribution System serves all the buildings located throughout the Capitol Hill complex via underground utility tunnels.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Confined Space Certification to inspect underground utility tunnels.

This position requires a valid D.C. or State motor vehicle operator’s license.

Major duties: 

Utility Management (40%)

Serves as facility operations specialist to the Utility Distribution Branch for all issues related to distribution utility management, operations and maintenance, utilities operations management, quality assurance and maintenance contract compliance.

Using the Facilities Condition Assessment, other inspections, WebTMA analysis and client input, the incumbent develops program requirements to perform preventive maintenance, scheduled and unscheduled work and facility sustainment.

The incumbent utilizes a comprehensive knowledge of facility-related operating functions pertaining to high-pressure steam (150 psi) and large diameter chilled water systems to identify critical issues and determine how they may be resolved.

Conducts regular surveys and tours to determine existing layout and conditions of work areas, facility conditions, and system operational status.

Manages and maintains facility information, correspondence and other pertinent records for required retention periods.

Works to develop photographic database capabilities to enable better project management and budget justification.

Develops and implements a program to track recurring work such as repetitive service calls.

Participates in long range planning and evaluation of work operations. Through operations inspections and analysis of work record results, evaluates contractor performance and quality of executed work.

Assists with the operation and maintenance of the UDS and its assets and provides insight in determining potential energy conservation measures.

Confers with service contractors and material suppliers on the status of activities and deliverables.

Project Management (20%)

This position provides project management in support of small-scale facilities, utility management operations and repair projects.

Serves as a Project Manager with responsibility to develop and manage the design and construction of minor renovation projects.

Serves as a technical specialist and a key source of information for assigned areas of accountability.

Performs: (1) life-cycle project management expertise; (2) coordination and execution of project planning and programming; (3) conceptual design development support to include development of statement of work, market research and government estimates; (4) equipment installation; (5) commissioning; and (6) post action evaluations. Responsible for development and management of studies.

Consultant/Contractor Oversight (25%)

Serves as the Contracting Officer’s Representative (COR) for contracts such as annual Health and Safety Audits, General UDS Operations and Maintenance, vehicle maintenance and other contract support.

Monitors contract fund balances, the status of projects and contract modifications and recommends fund realignments as needed.

Technical Advice and Guidance (15%)

Provides guidance, technical advice, and consultation on program and project administration. Contributes to the resolution of technical difficulties that are amenable to changes in approach, criteria or requirements.

Utilizes professional expertise to develop and review: (1) technical specifications; (2) construction documents; (3) internal government cost estimates; (4) construction cost estimates; (5) statements of work; and (6) work plans for construction projects and professional design services.

Observes and monitor repair/construction and maintenance operations to identify unforeseen problems.

This position is located under the Office of Science and Technology, IT Systems Delivery Division, Application Support Branch, in Washington, District of Columbia.

Serves as the Chief, Application Support Branch responsible for the management of Information Technology programs, contracts, and resources to meet the established OST and ATF strategic goals and program objectives.

• Manages and direct branch activities and performs the full range of supervisory functions over the personnel. Assigns and reviews work, established priorities, approves leave, evaluate performance, determines training needs of staff and approves necessary training.
• Manages contracts, leases, and equipment and ensures that all contract management, either products or personnel, are compliant with the Federal Acquisition regulations and ATF policies. Manages contracts and leases verifying quality and completion. Interprets vendor contracts for the enterprise. Monitors the service providers' penalties incentives if performance does not meet established criteria.
• Analyzes, tests, installs, implements and supports new or existing application software. Analyzes systems requirements in response to business requirements, risk and costs, and evaluates, selects, verifies and validates the system software environment.
• Serves as the day-to-day liaison between the business units and service providers for the domain and provides input to contract expectations by seeking maximum benefits for business users.
• Participates in the government process, working with the business areas to set domain priorities. Identifies competing needs and requirements and resolve issues. Coordinates the collection of performance metrics for their domain. Provides metrics to the Sourcing Office and services as first level problem solver.

Functions as a member of the Facilities Management Department, Administration Division, Federal Bureau of Prisons(BOP), Central Office, Washington, D.C.

Responsible for the maintenance and repair of all Central Office buildings and structures.

Performs a wide range of general maintenance duties in the Central Office buildings. The Central Office building includes 490,000 gross square feet and houses approximately 2,000 employees.

Responsible for various phases associated with the construction, repair, maintenance, and renovation of buildings and related structures, grounds, fixtures, and utilities, requiring the use of a variety of trade practices such as carpentry, masonry, plumbing, cement work, painting, welding, roofing, electric, HVAC, and other related trades.

Conduct and evaluate a wide range of program management and administrative duties to fulfill requirements related to Veterans Health Administration's (VHA) academic mission and Office of Academic Affiliations' (OAA) strategic plans.

Establish, maintain, and evaluate the quality of Health Professions Education (HPE) programs and the quality of care delivered by health professions trainees (HPTs) at the VA medical facility.

Responsible for the technical work required for HPE programs including affiliation agreements, trainee qualifications and credentials letter (TQCVL), program letters of agreement (PLAs), direct HPT/affiliate staff customer service, and the on/off­ boarding processes of HPTs to include proper application documentation, appointment, security clearance, mandatory training, physical and logistical access, and data collection for OAA reporting.

Inform management with authoritative analyses, policy guidance and opinions regarding HPT appointment and on and off-boarding processes as it relates to HPE programs.

Enact process changes with OAA, affiliate staff, facility leadership, clinical and administrative service lines by implementing SOPs, developing and administering training programs, and advising on HPE regulations.

Maintain a broad perspective and comprehensive understanding of health care system administration and HPE programs is required to achieve OAA policy compliance and maximize utilization of resources.

Work independently and respond to requests for information and guidance from all levels of the organization.

Contributes to effective management and growth of local programs and academic affiliates to attract HPTs with the goal of eventual recruitment into VHA clinical provider positions.

Provide complex coordination across clinical and administrative service lines for process improvements to the on and off boarding processes of new healthcare professionals.

Utilizes knowledge and experience in health care delivery systems to oversee and manage HPT experiences from start to finish.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Promotion Potential: The selectee may be promoted to the full performance level without further competition when all regulatory, qualification, and performance requirements are met. Selection at a lower grade level does not guarantee promotion to the full performance level.

Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM PDT- 4:30 PM PDT.
Telework: VA supports the use of telework as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for ad-hoc telework. Ad-hoc telework is defined as situational telework approved on a case-by-case basis. Examples of situational or ad-hoc telework include telework because of inclement weather, doctor appointment, or special work assignments. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.
Virtual: This is not a virtual position.
Position Description/PD#: Health System Specialist/PD99460S and PD99461S
Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not authorized.
Critical Skills Incentive (CSI): Not authorized.

Physical Requirements: The work is primarily sedentary; although, some slight physical effort is required. Accompanying HPTs through the medical site or clinical training site may be required. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel to and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the worksite. Stamina and concentration to meet crucial deadlines is required.

Work Conditions: The work is performed in a typical office environment located in a health care facility. The work environment involves everyday risks and discomforts that require normal safety precautions. The responsibilities of the position require occasional travel and may subject the position to various resultant environmental changes.