Duties

Lead and manage complex computer engineering projects or programs that may have ill-defined requirements, ambiguity, parallel tasks, multiple dependencies, high risks, and multiple interfaces; manage the design, construction, testing, and implementation of technical and functional specifications; provide technical oversight and initiate, plan, implement, and coordinate activities throughout the life of the project.

Design engineering solutions and alternative design options to meet customer requirements and provide guidance to junior engineers in the design and development of engineering solutions.

Deconflict complex functional requirements into underlying technical requirements and recommend "best fit" allocation of those requirements. Lead the development of technical and systems requirements.

Conduct technical research on such topics as operational guidelines, best practices, and international standards, and develop procedures for installation of hardware, software, or network components.

Analyze, define, and document requirements for data, workflows, logical processes, hardware and operating system environments, network connectivity, systems interfaces, internal and external checks and controls, and outputs.

Oversee the design, evaluation, selection, implementation, and support of development and production support tools and platforms.

Oversee the effective integration and interoperability of disparate capabilities developed by separate service providers.

Lead the development of interoperability test plans, building upon the component test plans developed by the service providers; coordinate the testing of new capabilities with other elements to ensure that all equities are covered in the test process; serve as the Independent Validation and Verification test director, conducting the technical functionality testing and coordinating the activities of other elements as they conduct the Analysis and Accreditation testing and the user functionality test.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Must be a current permanent ODNI employee.

Qualifications

Expert experience in cross community complex programs and making expert recommendations to improve products and services; considerable ability to deal with service failures and prioritize customer needs.

Superior ability to balance responsibilities among project activities; ability to manage transitions effectively from task to task, adapting to varying customer needs.

Superior interpersonal, organizational, and problem-solving skills, including a demonstrated ability to work effectively both independently and in a team or collaborative environment and to lead and mentor junior colleagues.

Expert ability to communicate, both verbally and in writing, complex information in a clear, concise manner that is targeted to and meets the needs of diverse audiences with different perspectives and objectives.

Superior ability to listen to, clarify, and convey understanding of others' ideas, comments, and questions as well as to integrate and build upon diverse opinions in a manner that encourages the formation of integrated solutions and positions.

Superior ability to develop or implement information systems security plans and procedures.

Superior ability to perform thorough work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Expert knowledge of one or more computer disciplines/specialties (hardware, software, networks); broad knowledge of other related disciplines.

Expert knowledge of design, development, and interconnectivity in problem analysis, structured analysis and design, and or programming techniques.

Expert ability to quickly identify and apply new technologies, methodologies, and technical languages.

Expert ability to design and document system specifications and produce prototypes to demonstrate design.

Expert ability to monitor trends in development, including the ability to assess the viability of competing technologies and recommend the adaption of emerging technologies.

Additional information

Job Interview Travel: Candidates from outside the Washington, D.C., area may be selected for a telephone, teleconference, or in-person interview.

Reasonable Accommodations:

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