Job Details

ID #2798864
Estado Missouri
Ciudad Springfield
Full-time
Salario USD TBD TBD
Fuente National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency
Showed 2019-10-21
Fecha 2019-10-22
Fecha tope 2019-12-20
Categoría Etcétera
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IT Cost Estimator

Missouri, Springfield 00000 Springfield USA

Vacancy caducado!

IT Cost EstimatorDepartment of DefenseNational Geospatial-Intelligence AgencyOverview

##### Open & closing dates

10/21/2019 to 11/02/2019

##### Service

Excepted

##### Pay scale & grade

IA 03

##### Salary

$69,581 to $128,920 per year

##### Appointment type

Permanent - This is a permanent position.

##### Work schedule

Full-Time - Full TimeLocationMany vacancies in the following location:-Springfield, VARelocation expenses reimbursedNoTelework eligibleYes as determined by agency policy- DutiesSummaryJOB DESCRIPTION: IT Cost Estimators support the planning,

implementation, and sustainment of systems and/or programs to meet

customer requirements. They develop rough order-of-magnitude

estimates for new initiatives/projects and budgetary

investment/divestment decisions. They develop cost estimates and

models, conduct feasibility studies and tradeoff analyses, assess

risk and schedule, and prepare or evaluate estiLearn more about this agencyResponsibilitiesADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The Office of Corporate Assessment and

Program Evaluation CAPE supports NGA leadership in taking

data-driven decisions about the agency. CAPE reports directly to

NGA's Deputy Director, empowering them with the access, authority,

and accountability needed to address a variety of enterprise-wide

challenges. From incorporating business intelligence to assessing

return on investment, CAPE is a trusted partner helping NGA achieve

its vision. CAPE comprises five divisions: Business Analytics,

Program Evaluation, Oversight & Engagement, Planning & Program

Assessment, and Cost Assessment. Each division has a specialized

focus that informs leadership decision making and tells the story of

how NGA accomplishes its mission. The Cost Assessment Division

provides objective, independent, and defensible cost estimates

supported by in-depth analysis to raise the level of resource

awareness across the agency. Our strategic goals are to: Conduct

credible and timely cost estimates to support the Milestone Decision

Authority MDA and stakeholders in managing the Major System

Acquisitions MSAs and Special Interest Acquisitions SIAs. In

addition, provide cost support for cross-enterprise initiatives.

Provide cost expertise, consultation, training, and guidance to CAPE

evaluation teams, Acquisition Offices, and other NGA organizations

in support of their cost analysis needs. Collect, acquire and

analyze data and information from acquisition programs to improve

the accuracy and reliability of cost estimates. Conduct research

to improve estimating methods, sizing, and analysis of software

development, IT procurement, and sustainment of NGA's IT

enterprise. Collaborate with IC, DOD, and industry partners on

acquiring and sharing Best Practices; resolving cost estimating

challenges; and access to timely and relevant cost information.Travel Required25% or less - Travel Required 25% or LessSupervisory statusNoPromotion Potential3

#### Job family (Series)

2210 Information Technology Management- RequirementsConditions of Employment

US Citizenship is required.

Designated or Random Drug Testing required.

Security Investigation

SPECIAL INFO:

As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being considered for

employment must meet NGA fitness for employment standards.

U.S. Citizenship Required

Security Clearance (Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented

Information)

Polygraph Test Required

Position Subject to Drug Testing

Two Year Probationary Period

Direct Deposit Required

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

You must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret security

clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information. In

addition, you are subject to a Counterintelligence Polygraph

examination in order to maintain access to Top Secret information.

All employees are subject to a periodic examination on a random

basis in order to determine continued eligibility. Refusal to take

the examination may result in denial of access to Top Secret

information, SAP, and/or unescorted access to SCIFs.Employees with SCI access and who are under NGA cognizance are

required to submit a Security Financial Disclosure Report, SF-714,

on an annual basis in order to determine continued eligibility.

Failure to comply may negatively impact continued access to Top

Secret information, Information Systems, SAP, and/or unescorted

access to SCIFs.NGA utilizes all processes and procedures of the Defense Civilian

Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). Non-executive NGA employees

are assigned to five distinct pay bands based on the type and scope

of work performed. The employee's base salary is established within

their assigned pay band based on their unique qualifications. A

performance pay process is conducted each year to determine a

potential base pay salary increase and/or bonus. An employee's

annual performance evaluation is a key factor in the performance pay

process. Employees on term or temporary appointments are not

eligible to apply for internal assignment opportunity notices.This position is a DCIPS position in the Excepted Service under 10

U.S.C. 1601. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans'

Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section

2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in

DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and

Placement. If you are an external applicant claiming veterans'

preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must

self-identify your eligibility in our ERecruit application.QualificationsMANDATORY QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: For this particular job,

applicants must meet all competencies reflected under the Mandatory

Qualification Criteria to include education (if required). Online

resumes must demonstrate qualification by providing specific

examples and associated results, in response to the announcement's

mandatory criteria specified in this vacancy announcement: 1.

Demonstrated experience with conducting studies and quantitative

analyses that have included elements of data collection, ground rule

and assumption development, methodology development, analytical

model development, and/or documentation. 2. Demonstrated Federal

acquisition experience in the areas of program/project management,

budget, finance, accounting, or contracting. EDUCATION

REQUIREMENT: A. Education: Bachelor's degree in Chemistry,

Economics, Mathematics, Operations Research, Physics, or a related

discipline that included at least 3 semester hours of coursework in

calculus and 21 semester credit hours involving advanced

mathematical skills in geometry, trigonometry, statistics,

probability, and/or quantitative analysis. -OR- B. Combination of

Education and Experience: A minimum of 30 semester (45 quarter)

hours of college coursework in any area listed in option A plus

experience applying advanced mathematical skills in geometry,

trigonometry, statistics, probability, and/or quantitative analysis,

or in a closely-related area that demonstrates the ability to

successfully perform the tasks associated with this work. As a rule,

every 30 semester (45 quarter) hours of college work is equivalent

to one year of experience. Candidates should show that their

combination of education and experience totals 4 years. -OR- C.

Experience: Six years of experience applying advanced mathematical

skills in geometry, trigonometry, statistics, probability, and/or

quantitative analysis, or in a closely-related area that

demonstrates the ability to successfully perform the tasks

associated with this work. Must obtain DAWIA Business - Cost

Estimating Level 1 Certification within 24 months.DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION CRITERIA: In addition to the mandatory

qualifications, experience in the following is desired: 1.

Proficiency with using cost estimation and risk analysis tools. 2.

Experience with software sizing estimation. 3. Knowledge of IT

systems that enable the Intelligence Community's tasking,

collection, processing, exploitation, and dissemination missions. 4.

Experience with implementing NGA CAPE, ODNI, or DoD guidance,

policies, and standards related to cost estimating and

acquisition. 5. Demonstrated experience developing effective

briefing material and written reports for internal and external

stakeholders, senior level managers, and oversight bodies. 6.

Demonstrated experience conducting data collection and requirements

determination interviews, and presenting status updates,

methodology, and results to internal and external audiences, senior

level managers, and oversight bodies.EducationAdditional informationHow You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the

qualifications above.Applicants are not required to submit a cover letter. The entire

cover letter cannot exceed the specified limits provided in the

Cover Letter field (3,000 characters). Pages exceeding this limit

will not be considered. THE COVER LETTER IS RECOMMENDED BUT IS NOT

REQUIRED FOR EMPLOYMENT CONSIDERATION WITH THE NATIONAL

GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY.APPLICANT EVALUATION PROCESS: Applicants will be evaluated for this

job opportunity in three stages: 1) All applicants will be evaluated

using the Mandatory Qualification Criteria, 2) Qualified applicants

will then be evaluated by an expert or panel of experts using a

combination of qualification criteria to determine the

best-qualified candidates, 3) Best-qualified applicants may then be

further evaluated through an interview process. Military retiree

applicants, if selected, may be impacted by the 180-day appointment

restrictions of DODI 1402.01. HD personnel will provide additional

information if applicable. Applicants are encouraged to carefully

review the Assignment Description, Additional Information Provided

By the Selecting Official, and the Qualification Requirements; and

then construct their resumes to highlight their most relevant and

significant experience and education for this job opportunity. This

description should include examples that detail the level and

complexity of the performed work. Applicants are encouraged to

provide any education information referenced in the announcement. If

education is listed as a mandatory requirement, only degrees

obtained from an institution accredited by an accrediting

organization recognized by the Secretary, US Department of Education

will be accepted. As a condition of employment at NGA, persons being

considered for employment must meet NGA fitness for employment

standards. In accordance with section 9902(h) of title 5, United

States Code, annuitants reemployed in the Department of Defense

shall receive full annuity and salary upon appointment. They shall

not be eligible for retirement contributions, participation in the

Thrift Savings Plan, or a supplemental or redetermined annuity for

the reemployment period. Discontinued service retirement annuitants

(i.e., retired under section 8336(d)(1) or 8414(b)(1)(A) of title 5,

United States Code) appointed to the Department of Defense may elect

to be subject to retirement provisions of the new appointment as

appropriate. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, at

http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives.) All candidates will be

considered without regard to race, color, religion, sex, national

origin, age, marital status, disability, or sexual orientation. NGA

provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities.

Applications will only be accepted online. If you need a reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process,

please notify us at [email protected]. The decision on granting

reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.Background checks and security clearanceSecurity clearanceSensitive Compartmented InformationDrug test requiredYes- Required DocumentsNoneIf you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution

recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be

credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the

attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting

institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this

vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may

affect the overall rating.- BenefitsReview our benefits- How to ApplyApplication submission involves applying using NGA's on-line

application process. Application Instructions can be found by

visiting: http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGAAll announcements close at 11:59PM EDT on the closing date listed.

Be sure to complete and submit your application by that time in

order to be considered.ONLY ELECTRONIC SUBMISSIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED.Agency contact informationRecruitmentPhone571-557-1999EmailRecruitment@nga.milAddressNATIONAL GEOSPATIAL-INTELLIGENCE AGENCY

Mailstop: S44-HDR

7500 GEOINT Drive

Springfield, VA 22150

USLearn more about this agencyNext stepsAfter visiting https://www.nga.mil/Careers and applying via NGA's

on-line application process, applicants can follow their status via

that same NGA on-line application functionality. Several other

topics relating to what is involved in the hiring process and how

long it takes can be found by visiting

http://www.intelligencecareers.gov/NGA and choosing Frequently Asked

Questions.- Fair & TransparentThe Federal hiring process is setup to be fair and transparent.

Please read the following guidance.Equal Employment Opportunity PolicyThe 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.

Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) for federal employees & job

applicants

Reasonable Accommodation PolicyFederal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants

with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable

accommodation for any part of the application process should follow

the instructions in the job opportunity announcement. For any part

of the remaining hiring process, applicants should contact the

hiring agency directly. Determinations on requests for reasonable

accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.A reasonable accommodation is any change to a job, the work

environment, or the way things are usually done that enables an

individual with a disability to apply for a job, perform job duties

or receive equal access to job benefits.Under the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, federal agencies must provide

reasonable accommodations when:

An applicant with a disability needs an accommodation to have an

equal opportunity to apply for a job.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to perform

the essential job duties or to gain access to the workplace.

An employee with a disability needs an accommodation to receive

equal access to benefits, such as details, training, and

office-sponsored events.

You can request a reasonable accommodation at any time during the

application or hiring process or while on the job. Requests are

considered on a case-by-case basis.Learn more about disability employment and reasonable accommodations

or how to contact an agency.Legal and regulatory guidance

Financial suitability

Social security number request

Privacy Act

Signature and false statements

Selective Service

New employee probationary period

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to

apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/549263000. Only resumes

submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed

at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.

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