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Information Technology Specialist

NNSA - Kansas City Field Office
Kansas, MO Other
POSTED ON 5/29/2026
AVAILABLE BEFORE 6/2/2026
This position is part of the NNSA - Kansas City Field Office, Department of Energy. A successful candidate in this position will serve as Information Technology Specialist/Project Manager for the KCFO and oversees the unclassified and classified IT program for all computer hardware systems, software, and other information technology management operations at sites for which KCFO has cognizance.

Qualifications:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

  • Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  • Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  • Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  • Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS FOR NQ-03
A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower NNSA Demonstration Project pay band or GS grade level in the Federal service, i.e.NQ-03, NN-04 or GS-14. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Experience performing the following duties:

Examples of Specialized Experience:
1. Leads and oversees technician teams that support hardware/software and peripherals.
2. Provides strategic support to senior executives to facilitate seamless operational efficiency and alignment of organizational objectives.
3. Leads customer support functions; providing technical IT guidance, interpretation, and implementation oversight of applicable information security policies, processes, and practices.

Your application and resume should demonstrate that you possess the following competencies. Do not provide a separate narrative written statement. Rather, you must describe in your application how your past work experience demonstrates that you possess the KSAs identified below. Cite specific examples of employment or experience contained in your resume and describe how this experience has prepared you to successfully perform the duties of this position. DO NOT write "see resume" in your application!

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section. If you are eligible for career transition assistance plans such as ICTAP or CTAP, you must meet the definition of "well qualified" which is defined as having a score of 85 or better.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Responsibilities:

As a Information Technology Specialist, you will:

  • Oversees, coordinates and reviews M&O contractor's budget submissions and execution, validating the allocations of manpower, equipment, and facilities.
  • Provides leadership, support, and/or technical advice in enterprise architecture to develop and implement new and emerging technologies and plans; and oversees the implementation of contractual requirements; and coordinates with specialists in other functional areas and/or organizations to resolve connectivity, compatibility, reliability, security and related issues.
  • Conducts comprehensive reviews and evaluations of information technology performance and ensuring compliance with laws, regulations, polices, and procedures.
  • Participates and leads meetings with local, National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA), and Department of Energy (DOE)-wide participants to discuss technically challenging issues, monitor status, evaluate completion, assess, document, accept, and reject work. Notifies contractors of deficiencies and reviews remedies. Provides technical and policy guidance, direction, and interpretation.

Salary : $150,359

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