IT Specialist

This IT Specialist position is with Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information and Technology (Department of Veterans Affairs) in Phoenix, AZ. The incumbent serves as an Information Specialist within the Office of Information Technology (OIT), DSO/EUO Business Operations, Hardware Category Strategies activities for OIT. The incumbent oversees enterprise IT asset management program and will work closely with agency, government, and industry stakeholders to develop effective asset management cost reduction strategies. The work includes OIT supply chain modernization, modernizing the equipment cataloging process and receipt processes. Key duties: • Major Duties: Oversees enterprise IT asset management program and will work closely with agency, government, and industry stakeholders to develop effective asset management cost reduction strategies. Leads agency-wide implementation of a modern asset management information systems. Monitors project time lines to ensure that deadlines are met. Manages the logistics and control of IT Assets across the enterprise and provides guidance and support to the field. The incumbent plans and determines current and future IT equipment control requirements. Serves as the functional lead for items related to IT inventory control, timing, locations, and related inventory requirements. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: 802 - Secure Project Management. For more information about these work roles, where they fit within the larger Cyber Workforce, and how they can support your unique career journey, please visit the Cyber Career Pathways tool on the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Careers and Studies website: https://niccs.cisa.gov/tools/cyber-career-pathways-tool Position Description/PD#: IT Specialist/PD17414A Work Schedule: Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 4:30 pm; Tour of duty may be subject to change based on organizational needs. Compressed/Flexible: As determined by the Agency policy. Telework: Adhoc telework may be authorized at management discretion. Virtual: This is NOT a virtual position. Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Permanent Change of Station (PCS): Not Authorized Designated Drug Testing Position: Not applicable Bargaining Unit: Eligible Financial Disclosure Report: Not Required. Travel Required: Up to 25% travel may be required, as needed, for this position. Physical Demands: The work in sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. Beyond conventional office work, the conduct of facility-level audits requires regular and recurring physical exertion, such as extended periods of standing, walking, bending, stooping, reaching, and similar activities during inventory records validation. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Some employees may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities. May be required to travel. Qualifications: To qualify for this position, all qualification requirements, listed below, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/27/2026. Applicants must meet all requirements when a request is received to fill a vacancy. You may qualify based on your experience as described below: Basic Requirements Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. 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. 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. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-12 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience is defined as: managing IT programs, developing strategic plans, analyzing operations, advising leadership, coordinating stakeholders and implementing policies and process improvements to ensure effective delivery of enterprise IT services. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religions; spiritual; community; student; social). 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. Note: A full year of work is considered to be 35-40 hours of work per week. Part-time experience will be credited on the basis of time actually spent in appropriate activities. Applicants wishing to receive credit for such experience must indicate clearly the nature of their duties and responsibilities in each position and the number of hours a week spent in such employment. Veterans and Transitioning Service Members: Please visit the VA for Vets site for career-search tools for Veterans seeking employment at VA, career development services for our existing Veterans, and coaching and reintegration support for military service members. View the full announcement and apply on USAJOBS.gov.