Apply Print Share Save Summary This position is located in the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Technology Transformation Services (TTS).  As a IT Specialist (APPSW), Agency Title: Data Engineer, you will serve as an authoritative subject matter expert in data engineering, security, and service design to internal agency, program office, and other stakeholders for the development of data products, analytic solutions, and documentation. Learn more about this agency Help Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 11/13/2024 to 11/18/2024 This job will close when we have received 200 applications which may be sooner than the closing date. Learn more Salary $143,736 - $191,900 per year If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected. Pay scale & grade GS 15 Help Location Few vacancies in the following location: Anywhere in the U.S. (remote job) 1 vacancy Remote job Yes - This position is 100% remote and can be filled anywhere in the U.S. Telework eligible Not applicable, this is a remote position. Travel Required Occasional travel - Business travel may be required. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 15 Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Position sensitivity and risk High Risk (HR) Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number Q2-2025-0029 Control number 818363000 Help This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Clarification from the agency This public notice is issued under Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates or a critical hiring need. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate from this notice. About this DHA notice: -Current civil service employees will receive new appointments if selected under this DHA. -For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Videos Help Duties Data Software Engineering and Security Serves as an expert data engineer and consultant, managing and directing multiple highly complex and innovative data engineering and information security projects and initiatives. Leverages data, programming, data visualization, and advanced analytic tools, skills, and techniques to support accomplishment of the organizational mission and facilitate the program’s adoption of data-driven information security, cybersecurity, and risk management approaches. Utilizes integrated development environment software for data engineering and visualization (e.g., R Studio, Visual Studio Code, Tableau, MicroStrategy), general purpose programming languages for statistical and data analysis (e.g., R, Python, Java, Scala), data structures, algorithms, and SQL (e.g., SQL, MySQL, PostgreSQL). Engineers data automations and processes (e.g., building, testing, and deploying code) using programming languages and other tools to minimize human error and improve data security, reliability, efficiency, and quality for program/customer agency missions, goals, and future planning. Uses relevant programming language(s) as well as its packages or libraries for various applications to organize, manipulate, reuse, and/or scale data and for associated secure engineering functions and processes used in program office data operations. Customer Communications and Reporting Provides authoritative advice on data engineering and security methodologies, products and services, and related analyses in discussions with program office managers, supervisors, data consumers, and coworkers. Determines appropriate data tools or services with clients or customers to define project scopes, requirements, and deliverables. Implements and/or maintains data engineering quality assurance processes. Data Security Support Supports emerging IT and information security initiatives including but not limited to DevSecOps (i.e., development, security, and operations), continuous integration and continuous delivery, and vulnerability management, ensuring new technologies are appropriately accounted for from a data engineering and security perspective. Provides technical expertise and advice on the restructuring and/or re-architecting of program data collection storage and approach to ensure maximum visibility into risk while minimizing data collection and storage engineering overhead. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship or National (Residents of American Samoa and Swains Island) Meet all eligibility requirements within 30 days of the closing date. Register with Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/31/1959 If selected, you must meet the following conditions: Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non­Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service. Undergo and pass a background investigation (Tier 4 investigation level). Have your identity and work status eligibility verified if you are not a GSA employee.  We will use the Department of Homeland Security’s e-Verify system for this. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of continued employment. Serve a one year probationary period, if required. Qualifications For each job on your resume, provide: the exact dates you held  each job (from month/year to month/year) number of hours per week you worked (if part time).     If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume. For a brief video on creating a Federal resume, click here.  The GS-15 salary range starts at $143,736.00 per year. If you are a new federal employee, your starting salary will likely be set at the Step 1 of the grade for which you are selected.   To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to theGS-14 level or higher in the Federal service.  Applicants applying for the GS 15 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS 14 level in the Federal service as described below: IT Specialist competency requirements:  Attention to Detail - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant keeps abreast of latest technology, information, research, etc., to maintain knowledge in field of expertise (for example, reads trade journals, participates in professional/technical associations, maintains credentials). Customer Service - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant promotes or develops and maintains good working relationships with key individuals or groups.  Oral Communication - This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant serves on panels, committees, or task forces as a representative for the organization on technical or professional issues. Problem Solving -  This skill is generally demonstrated by assignments where the applicant monitors current trends or events (for example, technological, economic, political, social, educational, or employment trends or events) and applies the information as appropriate. To qualify, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience. Specialized experience is defined as: Applying data engineering and information security principles, methods, standards, and practices to program operations; Utilizing various analytical and statistical software to prepare data for analysis and clean data to include from structured/semistructured/unstructured sources; Working with various stakeholders and clients to define and determine the appropriate data services or tools requirements for projects; Providing technical expertise on the restructuring and/or re-architecting of program data collection storage to assess potential threats, vulnerabilities, and risks; and Using software and programming languages (such as R, Python, SQL) and other tools to conduct operational data engineering functions. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information Bargaining Unit Status - This position is ineligible for the bargaining unit Criminal History Inquiries - Not allowed before offer If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency or visit GSA's webpage. Relocation Not Paid Relocation-related expenses are not approved and will be your responsibility.   Recruitment/Relocation Incentive On a case-by-case basis, the following incentives may be approved: ·       Recruitment incentive if you are new to the federal government ·       Relocation incentive if you are a current federal employee ·       Credit toward vacation leave if you are new to the federal government Diversity GSA is committed to diversity, equity, inclusion and accessibility that goes beyond our compliance with EEO regulations including:  Valuing and embracing diversity, promoting equity, inclusion and accessibility, and expecting cultural competence; and Fostering a work environment where all employees, customers and stakeholders feel respected and valued. Our commitment is:  Reflected in our policies, procedures and work environment; Recognized by our employees, customers and stakeholders; and Drives our efforts to recruit, attract, retain and engage the diverse workforce needed to achieve our mission. Read more How You Will Be Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Applications will not be rated or ranked. Veterans’ Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.  ICTAP/CTAP Candidates: The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit appropriate documentation (a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting current position, grade level, and duty location) and be found “well-qualified" for this vacancy. In addition to meeting the basic qualifications stated in the qualification section of this announcement, well qualified is defined as: experience that exceeds the minimum qualifications of the position, demonstrated by meeting at least 51% or more of the competencies/KSA’s listed below (i.e. 3 out of 5, or 4 out of 6, or 5 out of 8, etc.)  Utilizing data engineering principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices and related skills in applying them in their interrelationships with other specialized occupations (e.g., data management, systems analysis).  Applying secure data engineering service and product quality improvement principles, strategies, processes, and practices to accurately represent partner agency requirements, present recommendations for adoption of new methodologies, and lead or coordinate implementation of secure data engineering service/product quality improvement activities. Using data engineering techniques and requirements within federal and other government entities and current and emerging data engineering solutions (i.e., software, applications, algorithms, programs, and/or services) sufficient to work with partnering agencies and other stakeholders in quantitatively and/or qualitatively analyzing identity access management and related data. Collaborating with key decision makers and other stakeholders for the purpose of planning, carrying out, and completing high-profile, critical, and/or intensive secure data engineering project work and activities. Comprehensive knowledge and skill in identity security, vulnerability management, virtualization security, web application security, network architecture and segmentation, continuous integration/automation tools, and secure practices. Utilizing IT security and integration of complex technical and non-technical research, policy information, and best practices needed to address high priority and sensitive issues and derive solutions impacting the security of information systems and related technology and the security of operational technology and critical infrastructure including one the following: user research, design, policies, and/or testing physical or digital information collection systems, information storage systems, access control systems, public key infrastructure, and federation with regards to trust framework solutions. You may preview questions for this vacancy. Benefits Required Documents How to Apply Fair and Transparent