INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST

Full Job Description

This position is located in the Office of the Inspector General The supervisor is the Deputy Inspector General. This position is non-bargaining unit.

This position is subject to NRC security ownership restrictions and Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting and requirements.

Note: Applicants for this vacancy may be considered for other essentially identical vacancies that arise within the Office of the Inspector General.

In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE is defined as experience which has enabled you to provide a wide range of services that support the use of information technology for a major program office to include ensuring compliance with all legislative and regulatory requirements; preparing an IT budget, procuring hardware and software; managing the full systems development life cycle, including planning, analysis, design, implementation, and maintenance; designing, implementing and monitoring computer security controls; and communicating intricate ideas, concepts, and plans to non-technical staff and senior executives.

A description of how you possess the specialized experience as well as how you meet the qualifications desired in an ideal candidate should be addressed in your resume.

The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following: 1.

Knowledge of the laws, regulations, and directives that affect the administration of an IT program and demonstrated ability to proactively manage an IT program for a major program office. 2.

Knowledge of the theories, principles, and techniques pertaining to computer security and the laws, regulations, and directives for the secure management of information systems. 3.

Knowledge of basic analysis and programming techniques required for development of projects for computer operations. 4.

Ability to analyze and solve problems through the use of computer processing of data. 5.

Demonstrated ability to determine applicable, cost-effective enhancements and/or changes to major information systems. 6.

High degree of skill in written and oral communications in order to explain intricate procedures and present complex ideas, concepts, and plans to non-technical staff, supervisors, and executive level personnel.

NOTE: Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials may result in your removal from consideration. Major Duties:

*RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID FOR THIS POSITION* As the Information Technology Specialist, you will be responsible for a wide range of functions to support the use of information technology in the Office of the Inspector General (OIG).

Ensures that OIG complies with all legislative and regulatory requirements governing the use and development of Information technology (IT) within the OIG.

You will perform a wide range of activities including preparing an IT budget, procuring hardware and software, planning, implementing and administering OIG IT systems, serving as the primary liaison for the OIG on all IT issues, and providing expert IT advice to OIG's management and staff.

In addition, you will: Independently administer the IT program for the OIG in compliance with applicable laws and regulations, staying updated on IT policies, directives, and guidance from the NRC.

Manage the full systems development life cycle for OIG information systems, analyze end-user requirements and validates system functional requirements.

Also, review existing systems for suitability and cost-effectiveness, making improvement recommendations. Develop Statements of Work for systems design and implementation.

Prepare documentation for compliance with legislation and regulations, develop cost/benefit analyses, system design specifications, and codes. Implement pilot programs and test new systems.

Write small programs in support of OIG's programs. Perform system administration and maintenance activities. Provide expert advice on performance measures and statistical data calculation.

Develop the IT budget, monitors expenditure, and procures hardware/software. Maintain knowledge of technology trends and provides expert advice to management and staff.

Serve as the primary liaison for IT issues within the OIG and agency and coordinate with security personnel and contractors to implement and monitor computer security controls.

Perform ongoing systems administration functions, identify vulnerabilities and assesses network performance for security problems. Also, evaluate IT security events and takes corrective actions.