Job Title: Sr. IT Specialist (ENTARCH/CLOUD)
Posted by: U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission on Nov 25, 2021
Location:
Rockville , MD 20852Job Description:
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is proud to be ranked as a BEST Place to Work in the Federal Government. We've earned our top ratings by creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership training, teamwork, and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety! Begin a challenging career with the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission where you can be part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry and research.
Duties
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Governance Enterprise Management Services (GEMS) Division, Architecture, Portfolio, and Investments Branch (APIB).
As a Sr. Information Technology (ENTARCH/CLOUD), you will be responsible for developing and supporting the implementation of the Agency's IT Cloud Strategy. You will provide strategic technical direction, advice, and consulting services throughout the NRC to program owners who develop, operate, and maintain IT applications and their supporting infrastructure.
Duties may include but are not limited to:
• Evaluating the feasibility of cloud offerings to host and support infrastructure, platform, and software services.
• Providing guidance on best practices in planning the implementation of and/or transition to cloud services. Collaborating with application owners and technical SMEs to
develop and implement strategic plans and roadmaps for IT application migrations to the cloud.
• Conducting industry research regarding the use of cloud capabilities and performing assessments of new and emerging cloud technologies.
• Developing and supporting the implementation of standards for management and use of new and emerging cloud technologies.
• Serving as an Agency representative at relevant government and industry-sponsored conferences, trade shows, seminars and workshops.
• Working closely with other IT service area managers and governance boards to identify interdependencies to ensure that cloud standards are appropriately applied to
new releases and architecture changes.
• Performing a wide variety of other activities associated with the use and adaptation of new technologies including development, implementation, operation, and
maintenance of agency IT infrastructure, enterprise IT services and business applications.
• Performing the full range of contract project officer duties including researching and validating technical merit of recommended solutions and services, assessing and
validating project plans and schedules; developing independent government cost estimates and statements of work; monitoring projects to ensure they are staying on
schedule and within budget; dynamically prioritizing and approving project and schedule adjustments due to new requirements and/or changing priorities and reporting
issues to management.
Qualifications
In order to qualify for this position, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GG-14) level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
Specialized experience is defined as experience in developing and managing complex IT projects in hybrid cloud environments; transitioning services to the cloud to include design, planning, acquisition, and implementation; managing cloud services and associated cloud management technologies; using virtualized resources in commercial cloud environments and deploying and scaling applications using strategies optimized for these environments; and experience overseeing contractors and providing technical guidance.
The ideal candidate will be able to demonstrate the following:
1. Demonstrated expert knowledge and understanding of a broad range of cloud services, platforms, and technologies as well as evolving trends and industry best practices.
2. Demonstrated ability to identify, vet, and introduce new technologies into the enterprise through thorough alternatives and cost-benefit analysis.
3. Demonstrated ability to evaluate complex programmatic challenges and opportunities and to communicate them to staff and executive level management in an effective manner.
4. Demonstrated ability to write or revise technical and/or policy materials in the IT field, such as research papers, strategic plans, project plans, concepts of operations, policy directives, procedure manuals, and user guides.
5. Demonstrated ability to work closely with people of diverse organizational roles to achieve program objectives.
A description of how you possess the specialized experience, as well as how you meet the qualifications desired, should be addressed in your resume and additional space provided for supplemental response.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
How to Apply
Visit www.nrc.gov Review the NRC Opportunities page and click on “view a list of current NRC vacancies, please visit USAJobs EXIT.” Find the IT Specialist (CENTARCH/CLOUD) Job Announcement Number OCIO/GEMS-2022-0001 and apply on-line by December 9, 2021. We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position so that you correctly submit all necessary materials and documentation. If you are viewing this opportunity after December 9th please visit NRC’s website and discover additional opportunities for which you might be interested. NOTE: Please see official announcement for full description of who may apply.
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About U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission
The U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC) is an independent agency that was established by the Energy Reorganization Act of 1974 and began operations in 1975. NRC’s mission is to license and regulate the Nation’s civilian use of radioactive materials to provide reasonable assurance of adequate protection of public health and safety and to promote the common defense and security and to protect the environment. In carrying out its mission it exercises the following vision: Demonstrate the Principles of Good Regulation (independence, openness, efficiency, clarity, and reliability) in performing our mission. NRC’s scope of responsibility includes: the regulation of commercial nuclear power plants, research and test reactors, nuclear fuel cycle facilities, medical, academic, and industrial uses of radioactive materials; the decommissioning of these facilities and sites; and, the transport, storage, and disposal of radioactive materials and wastes. NRC issues licenses for civilian uses of radioactive materials, oversees the licensees, and certifies standard nuclear reactor designs and spent fuel storage casks and transportation packages. It also licenses the import and export of radioactive materials; participates in international nuclear activities, including multilateral and bilateral safety and security activities; and works closely with its international counterparts to enhance nuclear safety and security worldwide. To accomplish its overall mission NRC has identified two Strategic Goals—To ensure the safe and secure use of radioactive materials. We need a wide variety of administrative and technical staff to accomplish our objectives. We hire engineers, scientists, security specialists, information technology professionals, financial analysts, and a range of other occupations. We’re constantly looking for outstanding individuals at all levels – recent grads, mid-career professionals, and senior leaders.