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Peace Corps

Information Technology Specialist (Systems Analysis), FP-2210-3

Announcement Number:	DPC13-A0147-LH	Application Deadline:	08/16/2013
Locations:	Washington D.C., Dist of Columbia	Open Date:	08/02/2013
Salary Range:	Min: 81256.0 - Max: 119327.0	Location Notes:
Pay Schedule:	Annual	Who May Apply:	US Citizens
Time Limit:	Term	Promotion Potential:	3
Number of Vacancies:	2	Work Schedule:	Full Time

Agency Marketing Statement:

Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps! -- (1) Voted in the top 4 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.
Ten Reasons to Work for Peace Corps!</b> -- (1) Voted in the top 4 "Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" for small agencies in 2012, (2) the Peace Corps has a unique global mission. (3) Benefits include higher salary caps than the Federal standard with (4) quicker step increases. (5) Peace Corps employees earn non-competitive eligibility after 3 years of service and (6) have the chance to be selected for an annual Leadership Development Academy. (7) The working environment is highly flexible with alternative schedules, credit hours, teleworking. (8) There's a Distinguished Speaker Series, and (9) work-life programs including Metro and bicycle subsidies. (10) Peace Corps has a vibrant "Community" atmosphere; established through President Kennedy's call to service; the Peace Corps asks applicants "what you can do for your country" . . . and the world.

Notes:

PRIOR INTELLIGENCE ACTIVITY OR RELATED WORK: Individuals who have been engaged in certain intelligence activity or related work or who have been employed by or connected with an intelligence agency are ineligible for employment with Peace Corps. Acceptance of employment with Peace Corps precludes employment by certain intelligence organizations for a specific period of time, determined by the employing agency, after Peace Corps employment ceases. APPLICANTS WITH CIA CONNECTIONS. CLICK HERE FOR INFORMATION ABOUT HOW TO PROCEED.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination

If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy.

PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.
This is an Excepted Service Appointment. Initial appointments to the Peace Corps normally are for 60 months (5 years). Employees are paid on the Foreign Service pay scale and receive the same benefits as other Federal employees. A background security investigation will be required for all hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements will be grounds for termination If you are a current Peace Corps employee, you must select "I am a federal civilian employee" in the Eligibilities section of the application. You must also select "Peace Corps" as your Employer Name. An incorrect response may result in your being found ineligible for this vacancy. PEACE CORPS EMPLOYEES, INCLUDING TEMPORARY EMPLOYEES, ARE ELIGIBLE TO APPLY FOR THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Duties:

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and reports to the Manager of Global Engineering. The incumbent will be part of a small and specialized team responsible for the design, engineering, and oversight of the Agency's cutting edge domestic and overseas information technology architecture, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach focusing on staff and volunteer needs and requirements to design, develop, document and integrate hardware and/or software systems ranging from the simple to extremely complex. Recently, this group has evaluated, designed and implemented projects and technologies related to Server Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMWare ESXi), Desktop Virtualization (VMware View), Storage Area Networking (NetApp), Backup (Commvault Sympana, Symantec Backup Exec), Enterprise Email & Collaboration (Microsoft Exchange 2010 and SharePoint) and Mobility products (GOOD for Enterprise, E-reader, Tablet and mobility solutions). A successful candidate will leverage a strong background in Systems & Infrastructure Engineering, including extensive, hands on experience designing and implementing a wide range of technologies from a variety of vendors. The appointee will utilize an interdisciplinary approach focusing on staff and volunteer requirements to design, develop, document and integrate hardware and/or software systems ranging from the simple to extremely complex. This may include assisting in developing requirements. The appointee should have a strong, independently motivated drive to gaining personal knowledge of emerging technologies and utilize new skills in assessing applicability to existing designs with the goal of improving efficiencies and expanding capabilities of the agency. These duties may require occasional travel to Peace Corps' regional offices and posts overseas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in design and/or implementation of more than one of following products or areas of concentration; System Center, VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, NetApp, Exchange, Active Directory, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, Imaging and Deployment Tools, Windows OS (7, 8, 2008R2, 2012), Cloud technologies and Migration, Mobile Technologies, IT Security Principles, PowerShell and/or other Scripting Languages.

Performs work involved in applying analytical processes and outside the box creativity to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations.

Perform needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions. Consults with customers to identify and specify requirements, and to develop overall functional and systems requirements. Develops cost estimates of new or modified systems and plans their implementation.

Manage the lifecycle of an information technology project from concept development through implementation. Identifies customer requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates project resources related to project costs and schedules.
This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and reports to the Manager of Global Engineering. The incumbent will be part of a small and specialized team responsible for the design, engineering, and oversight of the Agency's cutting edge domestic and overseas information technology architecture, utilizing an interdisciplinary approach focusing on staff and volunteer needs and requirements to design, develop, document and integrate hardware and/or software systems ranging from the simple to extremely complex. Recently, this group has evaluated, designed and implemented projects and technologies related to Server Virtualization (Hyper-V, VMWare ESXi), Desktop Virtualization (VMware View), Storage Area Networking (NetApp), Backup (Commvault Sympana, Symantec Backup Exec), Enterprise Email & Collaboration (Microsoft Exchange 2010 and SharePoint) and Mobility products (GOOD for Enterprise, E-reader, Tablet and mobility solutions). A successful candidate will leverage a strong background in Systems & Infrastructure Engineering, including extensive, hands on experience designing and implementing a wide range of technologies from a variety of vendors. The appointee will utilize an interdisciplinary approach focusing on staff and volunteer requirements to design, develop, document and integrate hardware and/or software systems ranging from the simple to extremely complex. This may include assisting in developing requirements. The appointee should have a strong, independently motivated drive to gaining personal knowledge of emerging technologies and utilize new skills in assessing applicability to existing designs with the goal of improving efficiencies and expanding capabilities of the agency. These duties may require occasional travel to Peace Corps' regional offices and posts overseas. The ideal candidate will have extensive experience in design and/or implementation of more than one of following products or areas of concentration; System Center, VMWare ESXi, Hyper-V, NetApp, Exchange, Active Directory, Dynamics CRM, SharePoint, Imaging and Deployment Tools, Windows OS (7, 8, 2008R2, 2012), Cloud technologies and Migration, Mobile Technologies, IT Security Principles, PowerShell and/or other Scripting Languages. Performs work involved in applying analytical processes and outside the box creativity to the planning, design, and implementation of new and improved information systems to meet the business requirements of customer organizations. Perform needs analyses to define opportunities for new or improved business process solutions. Consults with customers to identify and specify requirements, and to develop overall functional and systems requirements. Develops cost estimates of new or modified systems and plans their implementation. Manage the lifecycle of an information technology project from concept development through implementation. Identifies customer requirements, develops technical approaches, and coordinates project resources related to project costs and schedules.
Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, and project or program requirements relative to integrating products and services with agency mission area requirements.
Researches and/or analyzes information technology (IT) problems, issues, and project or program requirements relative to integrating products and services with agency mission area requirements.
Assesses policy needs, and develops and provides information technology (IT) policy, procedure, and/or guideline additions, revisions, and/or updates to IT management and staff in order to govern IT activities and accomplish IT projects or programs.
Assesses policy needs, and develops and provides information technology (IT) policy, procedure, and/or guideline additions, revisions, and/or updates to IT management and staff in order to govern IT activities and accomplish IT projects or programs.
Perform work both independently and as a member of a team.

Other duties as requested by supervisor.
Perform work both independently and as a member of a team. Other duties as requested by supervisor.