OPEN TO THE PUBLIC The primary purpose of this position is to: Serve a lead Information Technology Specialist to develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all IT programs The organizational location of this position: United States Air Force Headquarters, Air Combat Command, 16th Air Force, Plans, Policy and Resources (A6X), Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland Air Force Base, TX

Duties

DUTY 1: Plans, organizes, and directs Information Technology activities ensuring coverage to the HQ 16 AF including providing IT resource management, IT project management, configuration management and Program management. DUTY 2: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. DUTY 3: Serves as technical expert to HQ 16 Air Force program, project, acquisition, and policy implementation. Advisor to 16 AF/A6 and HQ 16 AF clients and/or customers to define project scope, requirements, and deliverables in support of NAF IT missions. DUTY 4: Serves as an information technology technical expert to the HQ 16 AF. Provides IT systems support and services including automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, and reception of information. DUTY 5: Represents 16 AF/A6X with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with 502 CS, 690 ISS, 668 ALIS and HQ 16 AF.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive, incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Top Secret (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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 for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Having IT-related experience demonstrating knowledge of IT concepts, systems, architectures, and programmatic management skills.; knowledge of policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to Information Technology systems; knowledge of existing information technology systems and their capabilities; knowledge to understand, evaluate, and translate the needs of information technology users into requirements and be capable of analyzing systems incorporating multiple and diverse IT commodities, and the ability to conceive an integrated plan, successfully translating all system requirements into a suitable implementation program; knowledge of Command, Control, Communications, Computer Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) guidance; knowledge of state of-the-art developments in communications and computer systems, both military and civilian, and demonstrated awareness of general policy, technology and programs as they apply to current or planned equipment and methods for program planning; knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of project management, systems acquisition, integrated logistics support and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the development, production and deployment of comm.-computer systems, subsystems, and equipment; knowledge of business and industry management, procurement procedures and production practices in order to evaluate and recommend procurement strategy objectives, implementation methodologies and program integration goals. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of planning, programming, and managing communication systems and network infrastructure projects supporting HQ 16 AF; knowledge of comparable systems in use in other agencies and the private sector for accomplishing similar applications, and knowledge of major issues, program goals and objectives, work processes, and administrative operations of the organization. 2. Knowledge of IA and MA technologies such as COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC, computer systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, and computer architectures. Knowledge of NIPRNET, SIPRNET, AF JWICS and National Security Agency Network (NSANET). 3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. 4. Skill in developing new or modified work methods, processes, or information protection procedures; and ability to develop and articulate technical direction and approaches to formulating interoperability plans, implantation plans, and project management; plan for resources against approved programs, analyze budget impacts on programs, and forecast funding requirements. 5. Skill in financial management, acquisition programs, program, and project management. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]