IT Specialist.
The Information Technology Specialist is responsible for managing IT projects and developing software applications, especially pertaining to data management and systems administration.
In This Position, You Will
- Lead projects and development for many of SI’s critical reports using the Tableau Business Intelligence Analytical software platform, develop project and system planning documents including project plans that include schedules, budget, and tasks as well as prepares technical review documents, use case specifications (business process workflow) that outline business process workflow for a specific activity, requirements specifications and schedules that satisfy established objectives and standards.
- Prepare project plans and cost/benefit analyses of proposals by units that are applying for or making use of central funding and or resources and advise management on the comprehensiveness of plans and analyses.
- Use Tableau Software to develop data analytics and reporting techniques. Conduct technical evaluation studies to support the analysis and implementation of specific functions or issues relating to the application of the Business Intelligence Analytics/Metrics, and reporting technology such as AD integration, 3rd party software integrations, new software upgrades and new features.
- Use programming languages, techniques and application development environments to design, develop and implement applications in Tableau.
- Manage the enterprise Tableau software tool for the Smithsonian including the planning for application upgrades as well as overseeing the ongoing system administration, maintenance, and operation of the system.
- Lead testing exercises, develop process and data models, data dictionaries. And lead scheduled training on advanced Tableau features and functionality for the purpose of sharing knowledge with the units.
- Requires career/career-conditional status or eligibility.
- Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service.
For information on qualification requirements, see Qualification Standards Handbook for General Schedule Positions viewable on
Qualifications
Experience: You qualify for this position if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 level in the Federal Service. For this position, specialized experience is defined as experience developing Smithsonian’s critical Business Intelligence and Data Analytics/Metrics using the Tableau Business Intelligence Analytical software platform.
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; religious; 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.
Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. For instructions on where to fax these documents, see the "Required Documents" section of this announcement.
Additional information
- This position is included in the bargaining unit.
- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
Note: This statement does not imply nor guarantee an incentive will be offered and paid.
Selections may be made for vacancies across the Smithsonian Institution (SI). By applying to this position, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more SI hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.
- The Smithsonian offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, vacation and sick leave, holidays, health/life insurance, accident insurance, and excellent retirement program options.
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