diff --git a/.cspell.json b/.cspell.json new file mode 100644 index 00000000..3a244bc6 --- /dev/null +++ b/.cspell.json @@ -0,0 +1,53 @@ +{ + "version": "0.2", + "language": "en_US", + "ignorePaths": ["node_modules/**", "styles.**"], + "words": [ + "Allstar", + "sidenav", + "telework", + "USAJOBS", + "captioner", + "neurodiversity", + "socio", + "jointts", + "FASC", + "LUOTR", + "SYSANALYSIS", + "ohrm", + "endunless", + "skillset", + "skillsets", + "skinless", + "wireframe", + "wireframes", + "toolkit", + "toolkits", + "OPM", + "refactorization", + "USWDS", + "uswds", + "subnav", + "endfor", + "USDA", + "usda", + "exfiltrate", + "browsersync", + "outdir", + "Snyk", + "sitrep", + "ISSO", + "SDLC", + "automations", + "ISSM", + "timeframe", + "pdate", + "sitreps", + "Joomla", + "dependency", + "Grype", + "dependencies", + "hotfixes", + "Nygard" + ] +} diff --git a/.eleventy.js b/.eleventy.js index d2ee1d64..ef7a62c0 100644 --- a/.eleventy.js +++ b/.eleventy.js @@ -1,28 +1,31 @@ -const { DateTime } = require('luxon'); -const esbuild = require('esbuild'); -const fs = require('fs'); -const path = require('path'); -const pluginRss = require('@11ty/eleventy-plugin-rss'); -const pluginNavigation = require('@11ty/eleventy-navigation'); -const markdownIt = require('markdown-it'); -const markdownItAnchor = require('markdown-it-anchor'); +const { DateTime } = require("luxon"); +const esbuild = require("esbuild"); +const fs = require("fs"); +const path = require("path"); +const pluginRss = require("@11ty/eleventy-plugin-rss"); +const pluginNavigation = require("@11ty/eleventy-navigation"); +const markdownIt = require("markdown-it"); +const markdownItAnchor = require("markdown-it-anchor"); const yaml = require("js-yaml"); -const { sassPlugin } = require('esbuild-sass-plugin'); +const { sassPlugin } = require("esbuild-sass-plugin"); const svgSprite = require("eleventy-plugin-svg-sprite"); -const { imageShortcode, imageWithClassShortcode } = require('./config'); +const { imageShortcode, imageWithClassShortcode } = require("./config"); module.exports = function (config) { // Set pathPrefix for site - let pathPrefix = '/'; + let pathPrefix = "/"; // Copy the `admin` folders to the output - config.addPassthroughCopy('admin'); + config.addPassthroughCopy("admin"); // for #80 (update site favicon) // copy files from `_img/favicon/` to `_site/` config.addPassthroughCopy({ "_img/favicon/": "/assets/" }); // Copy USWDS init JS so we can load it in HEAD to prevent banner flashing - config.addPassthroughCopy({'./node_modules/@uswds/uswds/dist/js/uswds-init.js': 'assets/js/uswds-init.js'}); + config.addPassthroughCopy({ + "./node_modules/@uswds/uswds/dist/js/uswds-init.js": + "assets/js/uswds-init.js", + }); // Add plugins config.addPlugin(pluginRss); @@ -31,23 +34,23 @@ module.exports = function (config) { //// SVG Sprite Plugin for USWDS USWDS icons config.addPlugin(svgSprite, { path: "./node_modules/@uswds/uswds/dist/img/uswds-icons", - svgSpriteShortcode: 'uswds_icons_sprite', - svgShortcode: 'uswds_icons' + svgSpriteShortcode: "uswds_icons_sprite", + svgShortcode: "uswds_icons", }); //// SVG Sprite Plugin for USWDS USA icons config.addPlugin(svgSprite, { path: "./node_modules/@uswds/uswds/dist/img/usa-icons", - svgSpriteShortcode: 'usa_icons_sprite', - svgShortcode: 'usa_icons' + svgSpriteShortcode: "usa_icons_sprite", + svgShortcode: "usa_icons", }); // Allow yaml to be used in the _data dir - config.addDataExtension("yaml", contents => yaml.load(contents)); + config.addDataExtension("yaml", (contents) => yaml.load(contents)); // This is an example of creating an Eleventy collection from // a data file, in this case it's _data/services.yml - config.addCollection('services', (collection) => { + config.addCollection("services", (collection) => { const allServices = collection.getAll()[0].data.services; return allServices; }); @@ -57,7 +60,7 @@ module.exports = function (config) { function sortByProp(values, prop) { let vals = [...values]; return vals.sort((a, b) => { - if (typeof a[prop] == 'string' && typeof b[prop] == 'string') { + if (typeof a[prop] == "string" && typeof b[prop] == "string") { return a[prop].localeCompare(b[prop]); } else { return Math.sign(a[prop] - b[prop]); @@ -65,21 +68,21 @@ module.exports = function (config) { }); } - config.addFilter('sortByProp', sortByProp); + config.addFilter("sortByProp", sortByProp); - config.addFilter('readableDate', (dateObj) => { - return DateTime.fromJSDate(dateObj, { zone: 'utc' }).toFormat( - 'dd LLL yyyy' + config.addFilter("readableDate", (dateObj) => { + return DateTime.fromJSDate(dateObj, { zone: "utc" }).toFormat( + "dd LLL yyyy", ); }); // https://html.spec.whatwg.org/multipage/common-microsyntaxes.html#valid-date-string - config.addFilter('htmlDateString', (dateObj) => { - return DateTime.fromJSDate(dateObj, { zone: 'utc' }).toFormat('yyyy-LL-dd'); + config.addFilter("htmlDateString", (dateObj) => { + return DateTime.fromJSDate(dateObj, { zone: "utc" }).toFormat("yyyy-LL-dd"); }); // Get the first `n` elements of a collection. - config.addFilter('head', (array, n) => { + config.addFilter("head", (array, n) => { if (!Array.isArray(array) || array.length === 0) { return []; } @@ -91,20 +94,20 @@ module.exports = function (config) { }); // Return the smallest number argument - config.addFilter('min', (...numbers) => { + config.addFilter("min", (...numbers) => { return Math.min.apply(null, numbers); }); function filterTagList(tags) { return (tags || []).filter( - (tag) => ['all', 'nav', 'post', 'posts'].indexOf(tag) === -1 + (tag) => ["all", "nav", "post", "posts"].indexOf(tag) === -1, ); } - config.addFilter('filterTagList', filterTagList); + config.addFilter("filterTagList", filterTagList); // Create an array of all tags - config.addCollection('tagList', function (collection) { + config.addCollection("tagList", function (collection) { let tagSet = new Set(); collection.getAll().forEach((item) => { (item.data.tags || []).forEach((tag) => tagSet.add(tag)); @@ -120,26 +123,26 @@ module.exports = function (config) { linkify: true, }).use(markdownItAnchor, { permalink: markdownItAnchor.permalink.ariaHidden({ - placement: 'after', - class: 'direct-link', - symbol: '', + placement: "after", + class: "direct-link", + symbol: "", level: [1, 2, 3, 4], }), - slugify: config.getFilter('slug'), + slugify: config.getFilter("slug"), }); - config.setLibrary('md', markdownLibrary); + config.setLibrary("md", markdownLibrary); // Override Browsersync defaults (used only with --serve) config.setBrowserSyncConfig({ callbacks: { ready: function (err, browserSync) { - const content_404 = fs.readFileSync('_site/404/index.html'); + const content_404 = fs.readFileSync("_site/404/index.html"); - browserSync.addMiddleware('*', (req, res) => { + browserSync.addMiddleware("*", (req, res) => { // Provides the 404 content without redirect. - res.writeHead(404, { 'Content-Type': 'text/html; charset=UTF-8' }); + res.writeHead(404, { "Content-Type": "text/html; charset=UTF-8" }); res.write(content_404); -const svgSprite = require("eleventy-plugin-svg-sprite"); + const svgSprite = require("eleventy-plugin-svg-sprite"); res.end(); }); }, @@ -149,8 +152,8 @@ const svgSprite = require("eleventy-plugin-svg-sprite"); }); // Set image shortcodes - config.addLiquidShortcode('image', imageShortcode); - config.addLiquidShortcode('image_with_class', imageWithClassShortcode); + config.addLiquidShortcode("image", imageShortcode); + config.addLiquidShortcode("image_with_class", imageWithClassShortcode); config.addLiquidShortcode("uswds_icon", function (name) { return ` ${alt}`; -}; - +} async function imageShortcode(src, alt) { - return await imageWithClassShortcode(src, '', alt) -}; + return await imageWithClassShortcode(src, "", alt); +} module.exports = { imageWithClassShortcode, - imageShortcode -} + imageShortcode, +}; diff --git a/dependabot.yml b/dependabot.yml index b6961c29..862a9889 100644 --- a/dependabot.yml +++ b/dependabot.yml @@ -1,3 +1,4 @@ +--- # To get started with Dependabot version updates, you'll need to specify which # package ecosystems to update and where the package manifests are located. # Please see the documentation for all configuration options: diff --git a/docs/CM.md b/docs/CM.md index f44b9860..f6ff4f20 100644 --- a/docs/CM.md +++ b/docs/CM.md @@ -19,7 +19,7 @@ site: - NetlifyCMS testing-suites: - Codeql - - Synk + - Snyk - Dependabot --- @@ -81,4 +81,4 @@ Steps taken from a Pull Request for any change to application within our Product - That PR is then run in continuous integration (CI) server to ensure they are valid and pass all applied testing and ansible playbook verification/test runs. If checks pass and a developer peer reviews and approves the Pull Request it can be merged into the "main" branch. - All changes are deployed from the develop branch to staging environment, and automated or manual tests and/or verifications are run to ensure intended changes are applied correctly. - Proposed changes are then discussed, any uptime concerns or timing preferences on deployment to production are communicated. - - If there is agreement to proceed between 2 or more members then changes are applied to production, followed by active monitoring and logging to ensure there are no issues after deployment. If there are, changes can be reverted to the previous state. \ No newline at end of file + - If there is agreement to proceed between 2 or more members then changes are applied to production, followed by active monitoring and logging to ensure there are no issues after deployment. If there are, changes can be reverted to the previous state. diff --git a/docs/IR.md b/docs/IR.md index 866d227b..adca5f0a 100644 --- a/docs/IR.md +++ b/docs/IR.md @@ -17,7 +17,7 @@ site: - [ ] Initiate - [ ] Assess -- [ ] Activate the [Contingency Plan](../CP.md) if needed. +- [ ] Activate the Contingency Plan if needed. - [ ] Remediate - [ ] Retrospective @@ -27,11 +27,11 @@ site: Whoever acts on an alert/email/etc would follow this process. You are now the Incident Commander (IC). 1. `Acknowledge` the alert if available e.g. New Relic, Email, Github, etc. -1. Open an Issue/Ticket/Card/etc in the team's project manangement tool with incident information. Copy the link to it and use it to document the `Incident` in real-time. +1. Open an Issue/Ticket/Card/etc in the team's project management tool with incident information. Copy the link to it and use it to document the `Incident` in real-time. - This team uses: `{{ site.project-management-tool }}` 3. Notify the team - use the team's Google Group email or Slack `@channel` with a link to the `Incident` in the project management tool. - Acknowledge your role as the `Incident Commander` e.g. "Looking into this". Use a Slack thread to communicate updates within the team. -1. Request assistance from specfic teammates to pair with if needed. Others teammates should acknowledge, verify, and offer support in the Slack thread. +1. Request assistance from specific teammates to pair with if needed. Others teammates should acknowledge, verify, and offer support in the Slack thread. 6. If the site is down, email the team ([ {{ site.google-group-email }}](mailto:{{ site.google-group-email }})). 7. If this is a **Security Incident** , follow the [TTS Incident Response guide](https://handbook.18f.gov/security-incidents/#reporting-other-incidents), CCing [{{ site.google-group-email }}](mailto:{{ site.google-group-email }}) in the loop. 1. Assign and delegate tasks to person(s) most technically capable to resolve `Incident`. diff --git a/docs/architecture/decisions/0002-use-a-static-site-architecture.md b/docs/architecture/decisions/0002-use-a-static-site-architecture.md index bcfea211..02286b00 100644 --- a/docs/architecture/decisions/0002-use-a-static-site-architecture.md +++ b/docs/architecture/decisions/0002-use-a-static-site-architecture.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ Accepted ## Context -This decision was proposed in the context of Technoloy Transformation Services wanting a platform to host both current and future webpages at a single domain. We see the benefits of a static site architecture as: +This decision was proposed in the context of Technology Transformation Services wanting a platform to host both current and future webpages at a single domain. We see the benefits of a static site architecture as: * Reduced infrastructure costs * Opportunities to add enhancements in the future @@ -23,7 +23,7 @@ We propose using a static site architecture for tts.gsa.gov. We predict that using a static site architecture will: * Allow TTS to easily meet any high traffic needs -* Reduce the cost, pain, and delays of maintaining infrastructure in comparison with a more complicated CMS (Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla) architecure +* Reduce the cost, pain, and delays of maintaining infrastructure in comparison with a more complicated CMS (Wordpress, Drupal, Joomla) architecture * Improved security by presenting a reduced attack surface ## Alternatives @@ -38,7 +38,7 @@ However, using one of these CMS tools would require us to run a server, which wo As of Jan 2022, Federalist supports a variety of static site solutions such as Jekyll, Gatsby, and Hugo. -We chose Eleventy because of its flexability and for the large amount of JavaScript knowledge across TTS. Although Eleventy is newer, it's gaining adoption quickly and as this project matures there will be more and more examples and plugins to make use of. +We chose Eleventy because of its flexibility and for the large amount of JavaScript knowledge across TTS. Although Eleventy is newer, it's gaining adoption quickly and as this project matures there will be more and more examples and plugins to make use of. ### Federalist diff --git a/js/admin.js b/js/admin.js index 62bc5576..0d74cf62 100644 --- a/js/admin.js +++ b/js/admin.js @@ -1 +1 @@ -require('netlify-cms'); +require("netlify-cms"); diff --git a/js/app.js b/js/app.js index 60485c51..83ab4208 100644 --- a/js/app.js +++ b/js/app.js @@ -1,4 +1,4 @@ -require('@uswds/uswds'); +require("@uswds/uswds"); const applyMessage = () => { // This looks chaotic but every '\' needs escaped @@ -15,8 +15,7 @@ const applyMessage = () => { \\::/ / \\/__/ `; -console.log(message); + console.log(message); }; - applyMessage(); diff --git a/kics.config b/kics.config new file mode 100644 index 00000000..ac166ad0 --- /dev/null +++ b/kics.config @@ -0,0 +1,6 @@ +--- + +exclude-paths: + - "node_modules/" + - "megalinter-reports/" + - ".git/" diff --git a/overview.md b/overview.md index 2c60b244..954e7e8a 100644 --- a/overview.md +++ b/overview.md @@ -1,13 +1,40 @@ # Technology Transformation Services -Every interaction with the public is an opportunity to improve trust in the government. For over 50 years, GSA has been working to improve access to government services. Today, GSA's Technology Transformation Services (TTS) exists to design and deliver a digital government with and for the American people. We apply modern methodologies and technologies to improve the lives of the public and public servants. +Every interaction with the public is an opportunity to improve trust in the +government. For over 50 years, GSA has been working to improve access to +government services. Today, GSA's Technology Transformation Services (TTS) +exists to design and deliver a digital government with and for the +American people. We apply modern methodologies and technologies to +improve the lives of the public and public servants. -We help agencies make their services more accessible, efficient, and effective with modern applications, platforms, processes, personnel, and software solutions. TTS services include [18F](https://18f.gsa.gov/),[Centers of Excellence](https://coe.gsa.gov/), [Presidential Innovation Fellows](https://presidentialinnovationfellows.gov/), [FedRAMP](https://www.fedramp.gov/), [USA.gov](https://www.usa.gov/), [digital.gov](https://digital.gov/), [cloud.gov](https://cloud.gov/), [login.gov](https://login.gov/), and more. +We help agencies make their services more accessible, efficient, and +effective with modern applications, platforms, processes, personnel, +and software solutions. TTS services include +[18F](https://18f.gsa.gov/), +[Centers of Excellence](https://coe.gsa.gov/), +[Presidential Innovation Fellows](https://presidentialinnovationfellows.gov/), +[FedRAMP](https://www.fedramp.gov/), +[USA.gov](https://www.usa.gov/), +[digital.gov](https://digital.gov/), +[cloud.gov](https://cloud.gov/), +[login.gov](https://login.gov/), +and more. TTS offices and programs include: -* [18F](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/18f): A digital consulting office that partners with agencies to help them build or buy digital services. -* [IT Modernization Centers of Excellence (CoE)](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/the-centers-of-excellence): A centralized team of technical experts that accelerate agency-wide IT modernization. -* [Presidential Innovation Fellowship (PIF)](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/the-presidential-innovation-fellows): A program that pairs top technologists with civil-servants to spend 12 months tackling some of our nation’s biggest challenges. -* [United States Digital Corps](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/united-states-digital-corps): Fellowship program for early-career technologists to launch impactful careers in public service and create a more effective, equitable government. -* [TTS Solutions](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/tts-solutions): A diverse portfolio of mature products and services that help agencies improve delivery of information and services to the public. +* [18F](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/18f): + A digital consulting office that partners with agencies to help them build + or buy digital services. +* [IT Modernization Centers of Excellence (CoE)](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/the-centers-of-excellence): + A centralized team of technical experts that accelerate agency-wide IT + modernization. +* [Presidential Innovation Fellowship (PIF)](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/the-presidential-innovation-fellows): + A program that pairs top technologists with civil-servants to spend 12 + months tackling some of our nation’s biggest challenges. +* [United States Digital Corps](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/united-states-digital-corps): + Fellowship program for early-career technologists to launch impactful + careers in public service and create a more effective, equitable + government. +* [TTS Solutions](https://www.gsa.gov/about-us/organization/federal-acquisition-service/technology-transformation-services/tts-solutions): + A diverse portfolio of mature products and services that help + agencies improve delivery of information and services to the public. diff --git a/pages/jointts/compensation-and-benefits.md b/pages/jointts/compensation-and-benefits.md index 18e0798e..24d78888 100644 --- a/pages/jointts/compensation-and-benefits.md +++ b/pages/jointts/compensation-and-benefits.md @@ -39,7 +39,9 @@ level are based on education, background, accomplishments, and experience. The specific requirements will always be listed in the job posting. Salaries of federal employees are public information, and your salary may become publicly available on sites such as + [FederalPay.org](https://www.federalpay.org/employees). Find + out more about the GS system from the [Office of Personnel Management](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-systems/general-schedule/). diff --git a/pages/jointts/hiring-process.md b/pages/jointts/hiring-process.md index f145daa6..738f1b37 100644 --- a/pages/jointts/hiring-process.md +++ b/pages/jointts/hiring-process.md @@ -33,7 +33,7 @@ averages, and length of process stages can vary based on a number of factors such as the number of applications received. | Process Stage | Average Duration/Days | -| :--------------------------------------------- | :-------------------: | +|:-----------------------------------------------|:---------------------:| | [Application](#application) collection | 12 to 14 | | TTS application review | 10 | | [Interviews](#interviews) | 30 | diff --git a/pages/jointts/positions/designer.md b/pages/jointts/positions/designer.md index 261c397d..656daa86 100644 --- a/pages/jointts/positions/designer.md +++ b/pages/jointts/positions/designer.md @@ -8,7 +8,7 @@ job_post_type: usajobs # INSTRUCTIONS UPCOMING: These fields are required for upcoming role_name: TTS Designer -opens: 'June 14, 2022 at 9:00 am EDT' +opens: 'June 14, 2022 at 9:00 am EDT' closes: 'June 13, 2023 at 11:59 pm EDT' weeks_open: 52 location: 'Virtual (100% Remote)' @@ -33,6 +33,7 @@ promotion_potential: '15' supervisory_status: 'No' --- + {%- if state == 'upcoming' -%} {{ org }} will soon be accepting applications for GS-{{ gs_level }} - {{ role_name }} roles. {%- if opens == 'tbd' -%} The target date for when these positions will be officially open to application has not yet been determined. If you'd like to be @@ -44,120 +45,211 @@ supervisory_status: 'No' learn more about the application process. {%- endunless -%} {%- endif -%} + ## Opportunity overview -These opportunities are located in the General Services Administration (GSA), Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Technology Transformation Services (TTS). TTS applies modern methodologies and technologies to improve the lives of the public and public servants. We help agencies make their services more accessible, efficient, and effective with modern applications, platforms, processes, personnel, and software solutions. +These opportunities are located in the General Services Administration (GSA), +Federal Acquisition Service (FAS), Technology Transformation Services (TTS). +TTS applies modern methodologies and technologies to improve the lives of +the public and public servants. We help agencies make their services more +accessible, efficient, and effective with modern applications, platforms, +processes, personnel, and software solutions. -We will be interviewing and hiring for this role on an ongoing basis and to help navigate the process, we’ve created a [guide](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/rolling-hiring/) to help explain what to expect after submitting your resume. +We will be interviewing and hiring for this role on an ongoing basis and +to help navigate the process, we’ve created a +[guide](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/rolling-hiring/) +to help explain what to expect after submitting your resume. ## Role summary -Designers at TTS work across design contexts. They drive research activities, derive insights, generate concepts, communicate those concepts clearly, and work with cross functional teams to build and test them. They model best practices in user-centered design within TTS and across the federal government through advocacy and coaching. +Designers at TTS work across design contexts. They drive research activities, +derive insights, generate concepts, communicate those concepts clearly, and +work with cross functional teams to build and test them. They model best +practices in user-centered design within TTS and across the federal +government through advocacy and coaching. -Our Designers have deep experience in user research (generative, foundational and evaluative). In addition to research, we look for strong craft skills, confidence, and sophistication in at least one of the following areas: interaction design, product design, service design, content design and/or information architecture. +Our Designers have deep experience in user research (generative, +foundational and evaluative). In addition to research, we look for strong +craft skills, confidence, and sophistication in at least one of the +following areas: interaction design, product design, service design, +content design and/or information architecture. -As a Designer, you’ll work in cross-functional teams made up of experts in design, product strategy, technical architecture, software engineering, data science, and procurement. In addition to building useful and usable digital services, you will be helping teams improve their user-centered design practice, and helping teams without those practices get started. +As a Designer, you’ll work in cross-functional teams made up of experts +in design, product strategy, technical architecture, software engineering, +data science, and procurement. In addition to building useful and usable +digital services, you will be helping teams improve their user-centered +design practice, and helping teams without those practices get started. -If you are committed to improving government services for all who need them this is the position for you. +If you are committed to improving government services for all who need +them this is the position for you. Types of designers we are currently hiring for: + - UX Design - Service Design - Content Strategy - Product Design Some of the teams we are currently hiring for (not a complete list): -Please note, while a candidate's preference on teams may be taken into consideration, a final hiring decision on which team a candidate will join depends on the candidate's skillsets as well as current needs of each team. -- [18F](https://18f.gsa.gov/): Cross-discipline teams that work on projects supporting agencies across the federal government. -- [USAGov](https://www.usa.gov/): A team supporting a large web presence, including the government’s “front door” that routes the public to government agency resources. -- [Centers of Excellence](https://coe.gsa.gov/): Cross-discipline teams work with agency partners and industry to accelerate enterprise-wide IT & data modernization with emphasis on improving the customer and employee experience. -- [Login.gov](https://login.gov/): Teams supporting a product that manages identity for interactions with the federal government. +Please note, while a candidate's preference on teams may be taken into +consideration, a final hiring decision on which team a candidate will +join depends on the candidate's skillsets as well as current needs of +each team. + +- [18F](https://18f.gsa.gov/): Cross-discipline teams that work on + projects supporting agencies across the federal government. +- [USAGov](https://www.usa.gov/): A team supporting a large web + presence, including the government’s “front door” that routes + the public to government agency resources. +- [Centers of Excellence](https://coe.gsa.gov/): Cross-discipline + teams work with agency partners and industry to accelerate + enterprise-wide IT & data modernization with emphasis on improving + the customer and employee experience. +- [Login.gov](https://login.gov/): Teams supporting a product that + manages identity for interactions with the federal government. ## Key objectives -### 1. Demonstrate excellence in design, while grasping the core questions and responsibilities of at least one design discipline. -In addition to strong skill in experience design, we expect expertise in at least one of the following disciplines: +### 1. Demonstrate excellence in design, while grasping the core questions and responsibilities of at least one design discipline + +In addition to strong skill in experience design, we expect expertise +in at least one of the following disciplines: -- Interaction design: Define interface logic and behavior, always keeping human behaviors and needs in mind -- Information architecture: Organize and structure complex information to help diverse audiences easily find what they need -- Service design: Improve the relationship of the customer or user and the service provider across all of their interactions and communication channels -- Product design: Develop clear and accessible visual systems, while advancing human-centered design practices -- Content strategy & design: Deliver high-quality, user-centered content and lead projects from a content perspective +- Interaction design: Define interface logic and behavior, always + keeping human behaviors and needs in mind +- Information architecture: Organize and structure complex information + to help diverse audiences easily find what they need +- Service design: Improve the relationship of the customer or user + and the service provider across all of their interactions and + communication channels +- Product design: Develop clear and accessible visual systems, while + advancing human-centered design practices +- Content strategy & design: Deliver high-quality, user-centered content + and lead projects from a content perspective **GS15 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** -- Zoom in and out. Generate high-level product strategies as well as practical project steps and considerations to get there -- Support collaborative decision making by telling compelling stories drawn from research to build shared understanding + +- Zoom in and out. Generate high-level product strategies as well as + practical project steps and considerations to get there +- Support collaborative decision making by telling compelling stories + drawn from research to build shared understanding - Show persistent commitment to thoughtful, inclusive, ethical user research -- Deliver whatever’s needed to guide development — this could include wireframes, sitemaps, flowcharts, storyboards, user stories, or other innovative approaches -- Create written materials and visual presentations that are accessible to non-experts as well as being legally and technically accurate. -- Incorporate UX into agile development sprints, coordinating with visual and content designers, developers, and product managers to achieve a strategic vision -- Use modern interaction design patterns and best practices, understanding that there are exceptions to every rule +- Deliver whatever’s needed to guide development — this could include + wireframes, sitemaps, flowcharts, storyboards, user stories, or other + innovative approaches +- Create written materials and visual presentations that are accessible + to non-experts as well as being legally and technically accurate. +- Incorporate UX into agile development sprints, coordinating with visual + and content designers, developers, and product managers to achieve a + strategic vision +- Use modern interaction design patterns and best practices, + understanding that there are exceptions to every rule - Commit to making what we build fully accessible to the people we serve - Create a work environment that fosters trust, respect, and collaboration **GS14 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** -- Support collaborative decision-making by telling compelling stories drawn from research to build shared understanding + +- Support collaborative decision-making by telling compelling stories + drawn from research to build shared understanding - Show persistent commitment to thoughtful, inclusive, ethical user research -- Deliver whatever’s needed to guide development — this could include wireframes, sitemaps, flowcharts, storyboards, user stories, or other innovative approaches -- Create written materials and visual presentations that are accessible to non-experts as well as being legally and technically accurate -- Incorporate UX into agile development sprints, coordinating with visual and content designers, developers, and product managers to achieve a strategic vision -- Use modern interaction design patterns and best practices, understanding that there are exceptions to every rule +- Deliver whatever’s needed to guide development — this could include + wireframes, sitemaps, flowcharts, storyboards, user stories, or other + innovative approaches +- Create written materials and visual presentations that are accessible + to non-experts as well as being legally and technically accurate +- Incorporate UX into agile development sprints, coordinating with visual + and content designers, developers, and product managers to achieve a + strategic vision +- Use modern interaction design patterns and best practices, + understanding that there are exceptions to every rule - Commit to making what we build fully accessible to the people we serve - Create a work environment that fosters trust, respect, and collaboration **GS13 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** -- Support collaborative decision-making by telling compelling stories drawn from research to build shared understanding + +- Support collaborative decision-making by telling compelling stories + drawn from research to build shared understanding - Show persistent commitment to thoughtful, inclusive, ethical user research -- Deliver whatever’s needed to guide development — this could include wireframes, sitemaps, flowcharts, storyboards, user stories, or other innovative approaches -- Create written materials and visual presentations that are accessible to non-experts as well as being legally and technically accurate -- Incorporate UX into agile development sprints, coordinating with visual and content designers, developers, and product managers to achieve a strategic vision -- Use modern interaction design patterns and best practices, understanding that there are exceptions to every rule +- Deliver whatever’s needed to guide development — this could include + wireframes, sitemaps, flowcharts, storyboards, user stories, or other + innovative approaches +- Create written materials and visual presentations that are accessible + to non-experts as well as being legally and technically accurate +- Incorporate UX into agile development sprints, coordinating with visual + and content designers, developers, and product managers to achieve a + strategic vision +- Use modern interaction design patterns and best practices, understanding + that there are exceptions to every rule - Commit to making what we build fully accessible to the people we serve - Create a work environment that fosters trust, respect, and collaboration ### 2. Advance design practices **GS15 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** + - Clearly communicate user-centered methods and their value to non-designers -- Mentor and coach colleagues and partners who are taking on new tasks and roles within design and research -- Share knowledge, techniques, tools, patterns, and expert advice with colleagues, partners, and the public -- Promote empathy not just for members of the public, but also for our partners across the government and our co-workers -- Contribute to team-wide resources and training materials, including methods, tutorials, guides, presentations, and design toolkits +- Mentor and coach colleagues and partners who are taking on new tasks and + roles within design and research +- Share knowledge, techniques, tools, patterns, and expert advice with + colleagues, partners, and the public +- Promote empathy not just for members of the public, but also for our + partners across the government and our co-workers +- Contribute to team-wide resources and training materials, including + methods, tutorials, guides, presentations, and design toolkits **GS14 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** + - Clearly communicate user-centered methods and their value to non-designers -- Collaborate with colleagues and partners who are taking on new tasks and roles within design and research -- Share knowledge, techniques, tools, patterns, and expert advice with colleagues, partners, and the public -- Promote empathy not just for members of the public, but also for our partners across the government and our co-workers -- Contribute to team-wide resources and training materials, including methods, tutorials, guides, presentations, and design toolkits +- Collaborate with colleagues and partners who are taking on new tasks and + roles within design and research +- Share knowledge, techniques, tools, patterns, and expert advice with + colleagues, partners, and the public +- Promote empathy not just for members of the public, but also for our + partners across the government and our co-workers +- Contribute to team-wide resources and training materials, including + methods, tutorials, guides, presentations, and design toolkits **GS13 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** + - Learn to communicate user-centered methods and their value to non-designers -- Collaborate with colleagues and partners who are taking on new tasks and roles within design and research -- Share knowledge, techniques, tools, patterns, and expert advice with colleagues, partners, and the public -- Promote empathy not just for members of the public, but also for our partners across the government and our co-workers -- Contribute to team-wide resources and training materials, including methods, tutorials, guides, presentations, and design toolkits +- Collaborate with colleagues and partners who are taking on new tasks and + roles within design and research +- Share knowledge, techniques, tools, patterns, and expert advice with + colleagues, partners, and the public +- Promote empathy not just for members of the public, but also for our + partners across the government and our co-workers +- Contribute to team-wide resources and training materials, including methods, + tutorials, guides, presentations, and design toolkits - Show a commitment to growing their skills through professional development ### 3. Work effectively in the federal government **GS15 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** -- Skillfully navigate complex organizational relationships to deepen understanding + +- Skillfully navigate complex organizational relationships to deepen + understanding - Build inclusive, respectful partnerships with diverse groups of people - Cooperatively negotiate disagreements and mediate compromises - Conduct design activities and coach others on those activities -- Demonstrate genuine interest in the day-to-day activities that keep our government running +- Demonstrate genuine interest in the day-to-day activities that keep our + government running **GS14 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** + - Build inclusive, respectful partnerships with diverse groups of people -- Participate & lead design activities and work with teammates to coach others on those activities -- Demonstrate genuine interest in the day-to-day activities that keep our government running +- Participate & lead design activities and work with teammates to coach + others on those activities +- Demonstrate genuine interest in the day-to-day activities that keep our + government running **GS13 objectives for successful TTS Designers:** + - Build inclusive, respectful partnerships with diverse groups of people -- Participate in design activities and work effectively with cross-disciplinary teammates -- Demonstrate genuine interest in the day-to-day activities that keep our government running +- Participate in design activities and work effectively with cross-disciplinary + teammates +- Demonstrate genuine interest in the day-to-day activities that keep our + government running ## Basic information @@ -170,19 +262,25 @@ The salary ranges for this position are: - GS-14 Step 1 $111,521 to GS-14 Step 10 $176,300 - GS-15 Step 1 $131,178 to GS-15 Step 10 $176,300 -Your salary, including base and locality, will be determined upon selection, dependent on your actual duty location. +Your salary, including base and locality, will be determined upon selection, +dependent on your actual duty location. -You can find more information about this in the [compensation and benefits section on our site](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/compensation-and-benefits/). +You can find more information about this in the +[compensation and benefits section on our site](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/compensation-and-benefits/). -For specific details on locality pay, please visit [OPM's Salaries & Wages page](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/) or for a -salary calculator [OPM's 2022 General Schedule (GS) Salary Calculator](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule-gs-salary-calculator/). +For specific details on locality pay, please visit +[OPM's Salaries & Wages page](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/) +or for a salary calculator +[OPM's 2022 General Schedule (GS) Salary Calculator](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule-gs-salary-calculator/). Please note the maximum salary available for the GS pay system is **$176,300** -Note: You may not be eligible for the maximum salary as it is locality dependent. Please refer to the maximum pay for your locality. +Note: You may not be eligible for the maximum salary as it is locality +dependent. Please refer to the maximum pay for your locality. **Who May Apply:** -All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and Swains Islands). +All United States citizens and nationals (residents of American Samoa and +Swains Islands). **Travel requirement:** Occasional travel may be required up to 10%-20% per year. @@ -194,57 +292,87 @@ Public trust. Background investigation required. Full time. **Appointment type:** -This is a term limited appointment with the ability to extend for a total of eight years. +This is a term limited appointment with the ability to extend for a total of +eight years. **Employee benefits:** [Learn more about the benefits we offer.](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/compensation-and-benefits/) - - Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) - - Life insurance coverage with several options - - Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year - - Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) - - Flexible work schedules and telework - - Transit and child care subsidies - - Training and development - - Flexible spending accounts - - Long-term care insurance - - Training and development - - Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required. +- Health insurance (choose from a wide range of plans) +- Life insurance coverage with several options +- Sick leave and vacation time, including 10 paid holidays per year +- Thrift Savings Plan (similar to a 401(k) plan) +- Flexible work schedules and telework +- Transit and child care subsidies +- Training and development +- Flexible spending accounts +- Long-term care insurance +- Training and development +- Direct Deposit of salary check to financial organization required. ## Qualifications -Provide as much detail as possible on your resume so that we can evaluate your previous experience. Follow our [guidance on creating a federal style resume.](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/resume/) +Provide as much detail as possible on your resume so that we can evaluate +your previous experience. Follow our +[guidance on creating a federal style resume.](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/resume/) -Qualification determinations can’t be made when resumes don’t include the required information. Failure to provide required information may result in disqualification. +Qualification determinations can’t be made when resumes don’t include the +required information. Failure to provide required information may result in +disqualification. For each job on your resume, provide: -- The exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year or “present”) +- The exact dates you held each job (from month/year to month/year or + “present”) - Number of hours per week you worked (if part time) -All applications will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts against a scoring rubric created for this role. In order to properly be able to evaluate your previous experience, we recommend being as detailed as possible in your resume and following our general guidance on creating federal style resume. +All applications will be reviewed by a panel of subject matter experts +against a scoring rubric created for this role. In order to properly be +able to evaluate your previous experience, we recommend being as detailed +as possible in your resume and following our general guidance on creating +federal style resume. -To qualify, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is defined as follows: +To qualify, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next +lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is defined as follows: **GS15 qualifications:** -- Experience leading and collaborating on design, content strategy, or service design projects and initiatives -- Experience managing and working on cross-functional teams in an agile or iterative environment -- Experience with content strategy or design methodologies. For example: information architecture, UX writing, editorial design, usability research, user interviews, contextual inquiries, observational research, participatory workshops or product design -- Experience with the creation, design, or delivery of digital products, platforms, systems, or services -- Experience facilitating content strategy, design sessions, or workshops -- Experience leading a team of designers and training them on user centered design, content strategy, content design, or service design methodologies +- Experience leading and collaborating on design, content strategy, or service + design projects and initiatives +- Experience managing and working on cross-functional teams in an agile or + iterative environment +- Experience with content strategy or design methodologies. For example: + information architecture, UX writing, editorial design, usability research, + user interviews, contextual inquiries, observational research, participatory + workshops or product design +- Experience with the creation, design, or delivery of digital products, + platforms, systems, or services +- Experience facilitating content strategy, design sessions, or workshops +- Experience leading a team of designers and training them on user centered + design, content strategy, content design, or service design methodologies **GS14 qualifications:** -- Experience leading and completing a design, content strategy, or service design initiative, engagement, project, or strategy -- Experience working on and leading a cross-functional team in an agile or iterative environment -- Experience with content strategy or design methodologies. For example: information architecture, UX writing, editorial design, usability research, user interviews, contextual inquiries, observational research, participatory workshops or product design -- Experience participating in the design, development, and delivery of digital products, platforms, or services -- Experience participating in content strategy or design sessions or workshops +- Experience leading and completing a design, content strategy, or service + design initiative, engagement, project, or strategy +- Experience working on and leading a cross-functional team in an agile or + iterative environment +- Experience with content strategy or design methodologies. For example: + information architecture, UX writing, editorial design, usability research, + user interviews, contextual inquiries, observational research, participatory + workshops or product design +- Experience participating in the design, development, and delivery of digital + products, platforms, or services +- Experience participating in content strategy or design sessions or workshops **GS13 qualifications:** -- Experience collaborating on design, content strategy, or service design projects and initiatives -- Experience using design methodologies such as information architecture, UX writing, editorial design, usability research, user interviews, contextual inquiries, observational research, participatory workshops or product design -- Experience in designing and/or developing digital products, platforms, or services + +- Experience collaborating on design, content strategy, or service design + projects and initiatives +- Experience using design methodologies such as information architecture, + UX writing, editorial design, usability research, user interviews, + contextual inquiries, observational research, participatory workshops + or product design +- Experience in designing and/or developing digital products, platforms, + or services - Experience with iterative or agile methodologies - Experience participating in content strategy or design sessions or workshops @@ -252,8 +380,12 @@ To qualify, you must have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next low Submit a complete online application prior to {{ closes | date: '%l:%M%P %Z ET on %A, %B %e, %Y' }}. 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If the team finds that there is a position match for your skills and experience, we will reach out. Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable to contact each applicant regarding the status of their application. -- For those who are reviewed and there appears to be a potential match, we’ll move on to the “Interview process and timeline” section below + +- Applications are being reviewed on an ongoing basis. If the team finds + that there is a position match for your skills and experience, we will + reach out. Due to a high volume of applications received, we are unable + to contact each applicant regarding the status of their application. +- For those who are reviewed and there appears to be a potential match, + we’ll move on to the “Interview process and timeline” section below ## Interview process and timeline -The interview process is up to 3 rounds and is as follows. The total process will be up to 3 hours in duration (spread across multiple dates). This process can take place over several weeks. -1. *Phone Screen Interview (60 minutes)* — Phone Interview with a member of the interviewing team to discuss your background - *Note: For Bilingual roles there will be a language proficiency assessment -2. *Technical Interview (60 minutes)* - This is a behavioral style interview which will deeper dive into your technical expertise -3. *Core Values Interview (60 minutes)* - This is a behavioral style interview to evaluate alignment with [TTS core values](https://handbook.tts.gsa.gov/about-us/tts-history/) of inclusion, integrity, and impact -4. A final call with the proposed destination team and candidate may occur at the end of the interview process. It is an open ended conversation and a chance for the candidate and proposed destination team to get to know each other to see if there is mutual interest and skillset fit -We typically use Google Meet for our video interviews — if you are not comfortable or familiar with using Google Meet let your recruiter know and they will be happy to set up a test chat with you prior to your interviews! If you have specific scheduling accommodation needs (such as closed captioning requirements, time of day availability, etc.) please let us know. -In case there are technical issues with a video call, you will also be provided with a dial-in number you can call by phone. -We realize video chats aren’t an option for everyone, so we are also happy to work with a candidate’s individual needs to ensure they have a good interviewing experience and can use their preferred method of communication. +The interview process is up to 3 rounds and is as follows. The total +process will be up to 3 hours in duration (spread across multiple dates). +This process can take place over several weeks. + +1. *Phone Screen Interview (60 minutes)* — Phone Interview with a member + of the interviewing team to discuss your background + *Note: For Bilingual roles there will be a language proficiency assessment* +2. *Technical Interview (60 minutes)* - This is a behavioral style + interview which will deeper dive into your technical expertise +3. *Core Values Interview (60 minutes)* - This is a behavioral style interview + to evaluate alignment with + [TTS core values](https://handbook.tts.gsa.gov/about-us/tts-history/) + of inclusion, integrity, and impact +4. A final call with the proposed destination team and candidate may occur + at the end of the interview process. It is an open ended conversation + and a chance for the candidate and proposed destination team to get to + know each other to see if there is mutual interest and skillset fit + +We typically use Google Meet for our video interviews — if you are +not comfortable or familiar with using Google Meet let your recruiter +know and they will be happy to set up a test chat with you prior to +your interviews! If you have specific scheduling accommodation needs +(such as closed captioning requirements, time of day availability, etc.) +please let us know. + +In case there are technical issues with a video call, you will also be +provided with a dial-in number you can call by phone. +We realize video chats aren’t an option for everyone, so we are also happy +to work with a candidate’s individual needs to ensure they have a good +interviewing experience and can use their preferred method of communication. + +Interviews can take up to several weeks as we try to work with everyone’s +schedule. We encourage our hiring teams to make selections as quickly as +possible, but it can sometimes take a week or two before we are able to +share the team’s decision after your final interview. -Interviews can take up to several weeks as we try to work with everyone’s schedule. We encourage our hiring teams to make selections as quickly as possible, but it can sometimes take a week or two before we are able to share the team’s decision after your final interview. -We want you to be able to present your best self! To help, we will provide Interview questions ahead of the interviews via email. +We want you to be able to present your best self! To help, we will provide +Interview questions ahead of the interviews via email. -Please note, we will request references if you are selected to move forward in the process. +Please note, we will request references if you are selected to move forward +in the process. ## Time to hire -It’s important to note that once we have made a hiring decision, it can often take 2 - 2.5 months to move through the onboarding process and confirm your final start date. This part of the process includes some background checks for security clearance needs, sorting out IT gear,badging, direct deposit, and negotiating your start date. We have a member of the Talent Team fully dedicated to ensuring that this part of the process moves as smoothly as possible. -Please let your recruiter know if this estimate conflicts with your required timeline for securing a new role. + +It’s important to note that once we have made a hiring decision, it can often +take 2 - 2.5 months to move through the onboarding process and confirm your +final start date. This part of the process includes some background checks +for security clearance needs, sorting out IT gear,badging, direct deposit, +and negotiating your start date. We have a member of the Talent Team fully +dedicated to ensuring that this part of the process moves as smoothly as +possible. + +Please let your recruiter know if this estimate conflicts with your +required timeline for securing a new role. ## Length of role -Government hiring is different from industry hiring. This role is a DHA (Direct Hire Authority) term appointment in the 2210 technical job series, with an initial term of 3 years which can be extended up to 8 years in duration based on solid performance in the role and organizational need. + +Government hiring is different from industry hiring. This role is a +DHA (Direct Hire Authority) term appointment in the 2210 technical job series, +with an initial term of 3 years which can be extended up to 8 years in +duration based on solid performance in the role and organizational need. ## Grade levels and calculating pay -This position is subject to the GS pay scale so if you haven't already, please be sure to check out the pay for your locality using [OPM’s pay calculator](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule-gs-salary-calculator/). GSA’s max salary has increased to $176,300. You cannot be offered more than this under any circumstance. -Understanding the relationship between GS grade level, location, and compensation is important to understanding how salaries work at TTS. -Each GS grade level contains a series of 10 steps. New employees are usually hired at Step 1 of a GS grade. However, in special circumstances, agencies may authorize a higher step rate for a newly-appointed federal employee based on a [special need of the agency or superior qualifications of the prospective employee](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/superior-qualifications-and-special-needs-pay-setting-authority/). -This job posting includes roles at the GS13, GS14, and GS15 level. Your approved GS level will depend on qualification from an HR specialist if you are selected at the end of the interview process. -If you have questions or concerns about the salary for this role, please let your recruiter know so you can have a more in-depth conversation. + +This position is subject to the GS pay scale so if you haven't already, +please be sure to check out the pay for your locality using +[OPM’s pay calculator](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/salaries-wages/2022/general-schedule-gs-salary-calculator/). +GSA’s max salary has increased to $176,300. You cannot be offered more than +this under any circumstance. + +Understanding the relationship between GS grade level, location, and +compensation is important to understanding how salaries work at TTS. + +Each GS grade level contains a series of 10 steps. New employees are +usually hired at Step 1 of a GS grade. However, in special circumstances, +agencies may authorize a higher step rate for a newly-appointed federal +employee based on a +[special need of the agency or superior qualifications of the prospective employee](https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/pay-leave/pay-administration/fact-sheets/superior-qualifications-and-special-needs-pay-setting-authority/). + +This job posting includes roles at the GS13, GS14, and GS15 level. +Your approved GS level will depend on qualification from an HR specialist +if you are selected at the end of the interview process. + +If you have questions or concerns about the salary for this role, please +let your recruiter know so you can have a more in-depth conversation. ## Benefits -In addition to joining a passionate, nationwide team, there are many other benefits and perks associated with joining TTS. -The benefits package for federal employees includes medical, vision, and dental insurance, FSA accounts, life insurance, paid leave, and the Thrift Savings Plan (the government version of a 401K) with up to five percent matching. Our telework policy affords increased flexibility, and employees who use public transit to commute may access commuter benefits. -TTS also supports employees’ ongoing professional development by providing training opportunities and encouraging employees to participate in conferences, training, and other industry events. + +In addition to joining a passionate, nationwide team, there are many other +benefits and perks associated with joining TTS. + +The benefits package for federal employees includes medical, vision, +and dental insurance, FSA accounts, life insurance, paid leave, and the +Thrift Savings Plan (the government version of a 401K) with up to five +percent matching. Our telework policy affords increased flexibility, and +employees who use public transit to commute may access commuter benefits. + +TTS also supports employees’ ongoing professional development by providing +training opportunities and encouraging employees to participate in +conferences, training, and other industry events. + The [TTS Handbook](https://handbook.18f.gov/) includes: - [Benefits](https://handbook.18f.gov/benefits/) - [Leave](https://handbook.18f.gov/benefits/#leave) -- [Telework and virtual worker policy](https://handbook.18f.gov/telework/) + - [Professional development and training processes](https://handbook.18f.gov/attending-conferences/) -Note: If you are coming over from another agency where you received award leave, unfortunately it will not carry over to GSA. Sick leave and annual leave do transfer, however. +Note: If you are coming over from another agency where you received award +leave, unfortunately it will not carry over to GSA. Sick leave and annual +leave do transfer, however. ## More about working at TTS -The Technology Transformation Service (TTS) exists under the domain of the General Services Administration (GSA). TTS is home to the following offices: 18F, Centers of Excellence, Office of Acquisition, Office of Solutions, and Presidential Innovation Fellows. You can read more info about each office on our [Join page](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/tts-offices/). + +The Technology Transformation Service (TTS) exists under the domain of the +General Services Administration (GSA). TTS is home to the following offices: +18F, Centers of Excellence, Office of Acquisition, Office of Solutions, and +Presidential Innovation Fellows. You can read more info about each office on +our [Join page](https://join.tts.gsa.gov/tts-offices/). + You can also read more about each of these groups at their TTS Handbook Pages: - [Acquisition](https://handbook.18f.gov/acqstack/) | [cloud.gov](https://cloud.gov/) | [Design](https://handbook.18f.gov/design/) | [Engineering](https://handbook.18f.gov/engineering/) | [login.gov](https://login.gov/) | [Product](https://handbook.18f.gov/product/) | [Strategy ](https://handbook.18f.gov/strategy/) + [Acquisition](https://handbook.18f.gov/acqstack/) | + [cloud.gov](https://cloud.gov/) | + [Design](https://handbook.18f.gov/design/) | + [Engineering](https://handbook.18f.gov/engineering/) | + [login.gov](https://login.gov/) | + [Product](https://handbook.18f.gov/product/) | + Thank you for taking the time to talk to our team and for your interest in public service! diff --git a/pages/services/people.md b/pages/services/people.md index 3293222e..20e9a37f 100644 --- a/pages/services/people.md +++ b/pages/services/people.md @@ -17,7 +17,9 @@ When agencies need expertise to help to define, plan, and execute a vision for d