IT Specialist (Policy and Planning), GS-2210-13 (11384)

Announcement Type Direct-Hire Authority (DHA) Position Type Permanent USACE Organization USACE Headquarters Locations (City, State) Vicksburg, MS; Fort Shafter, HI; Washington, DC; Fort Worth, TX; Portland, OR; or New Orleans, LA Position Overview/Duties This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) announcement for three (3) IT Specialists (Policy and Planning) in the USACE Headquarters, CIO/G-6, Acquisition and Contract Management Division. Position Title: IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) Open Period: 15-26 October 2026 Duty Location: Vicksburg, MS; Fort Shafter, HI; Washington, DC; Fort Worth, TX; Portland, OR; or New Orleans, LA. Applications will be considered for one or all locations listed for employment.. Duties And Responsibilities As an IT Specialist serving as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), you will provide technical expertise, acquisition planning, and contract oversight for complex, enterprise-wide information technology (IT) systems, solutions, and services supporting the USACE mission. Duties Plan, develop, and coordinate enterprise-wide IT acquisitions involving hardware infrastructure, software licensing, network systems, and managed IT services.Develop acquisition requirements and procurement documentation, including Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), Statements of Objectives (SOO), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE).Evaluate proposed IT solutions for technical feasibility, cybersecurity compliance, system integration, scalability, and alignment with enterprise architecture and federal acquisition requirements.Serve as a Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), providing technical oversight of contractor performance, contract deliverables, and compliance with established requirements.Develop and monitor Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs) and Service Level Agreements (SLAs) to assess contractor performance, system availability, and service delivery.Monitor IT contract expenditures, review contractor invoices, evaluate performance metrics, and prepare Contractor Performance Assessment Reporting System (CPARS) evaluations.Coordinate the implementation, integration, and transition of acquired IT systems into operational environments, ensuring appropriate documentation, training, licensing, and sustainment support.Identify and address contractor performance deficiencies, recommend corrective actions, and coordinate contract administration matters with the Contracting Officer.Collaborate with technical specialists, enterprise architects, senior leadership, contracting personnel, and external stakeholders to resolve acquisition challenges and support mission requirements.Ensure IT acquisitions comply with applicable federal regulations, cybersecurity requirements, Section 508 accessibility standards, and USACE, Army, and DoD IT policies and strategic objectives. Other Conditions and Requirements This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD, Section 9905 to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. OPM General Schedule Qualification Standards - GS-2210 IT Management Series: https://www.opm.gov/.../information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Required Specialized Experience One year of specialized experience applying information technology (IT) principles, federal acquisition processes, and contract management practices to plan, develop, and execute complex IT acquisitions involving enterprise hardware, software, and managed services; preparing acquisition documentation, including Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Work (SOW), and Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCE); evaluating technical requirements and proposed IT solutions for compliance with enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, and regulatory standards; and monitoring contractor performance, deliverables, expenditures, and compliance with contractual requirements. Other Requirements Applications must be submitted after 12:01 AM (EST) of the posted Job Posting Open Date and before 11:45 PM (EST) of the posted closing date to receive consideration. All positions require the applicant to be a citizen of the United States. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, are required to register for Selective Service prior to appointment. A trial or probationary period may be required. Multiple selections may be made from this announcement. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% time. You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearance.In accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, the employee must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role (except Data, AI, and/or Software Engineering) at the assigned proficiency level: 1) Foundational qualification requirements within 9 months, 2) Resident qualification requirements within 12 months, 3) 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code (which can overlap). This position may be eligible for situational telework. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy: The United States government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex (including pregnancy and gender identity), national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service or other non-merit factor To learn more, please visit the Office of Equal Opportunity (https://www.eeoc.gov/federal-sector/federal-employees-job-applicants). Qualifications - Candidates will be evaluated in accordance with OPM General Schedule (GS) Qualification Standards or Federal Wage System (FWS) Qualifications and Job Elements GS Standards: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/ Reasonable Accommodation Reasonable accommodation is available to qualified employees with disabilities. You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the application process, hiring process or while on the job. Requests are evaluated on a case-by-case basis.