Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a resident technical authority for assigned applications and systems providing support to critical, national initiatives related to world-wide enterprise Information Technology solutions to ensure the availability and functionality.

Duties

Serves as principal technical authority and lead specialist with responsibility to ensure effective, economical, and advanced technical management of customer computing requirements for assigned systems and applications. Employs broad comprehensive knowledge of emerging technologies enterprise IT architecture, customer business processes, organizational plans, and resource requirements in accomplishment of assigned projects. As the principal technical authority, performs or directs a group of IT specialists in the performance of duties and functions identified in the following paragraphs. Ensures the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of system administration services. Maintains server integrity and availability. Oversees the management of accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. Develops and presents training on the operation and maintenance of systems to the IT staff.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP)
• 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 by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays. Employee may be required to undergo random CI polygraph examinations in accordance with security regulations involving material handled
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required. The employee may be required to work irregular duty hours, nights and/or weekends. Other assigned duties as required
• Employee must maintain current certifications. This is a Mission-Essential position performing a Mission-Critical-Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions
• 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
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Information Assurance Certification may be a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position may be
• be required to achieve the appropriate Information Assurance Management (IAT) Level 2 certification within 6 months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD
• 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification, if deemed required, may result in removal from this position
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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. NOTE: You must meet both the Basic Qualifications and Specialized Experience requirements stated below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND 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 knowledge of concepts, policies, procedures, and implementation strategies, to accomplish delivery of business requirements, processes, products, and services; advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services; interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines and systems development principles and approaches to lead IT systems development projects from design to support; processing techniques, heterogeneous networked environments and internetworking techniques; knowledge of mini/microcomputer systems serving as the authority on a wide range of technologies and applications; and knowledge of technological advancement in the area of Information System (IS) services, defining issues and problems and the use of expertise to advise on all phases of IS and on long-range information management strategies and plans. 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. Comprehensive knowledge of concepts, policies, procedures, and implementation strategies, to accomplish delivery of AFTAC business requirements, processes, products, and services. Advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout AFTAC. 2. Mastery of interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines and systems development principles and approaches to lead IT systems development projects from design to support. Advise customers of new developments and advanced technologies in information management and information delivery to customers. Mastery of distributed processing techniques, heterogeneous networked environments and internetworking techniques. Extensive knowledge of mini/microcomputer systems serving as the authority on a wide range of technologies and applications. 3. Mastery and expert knowledge of technological advancement in the area of Information System (IS) services, defining issues and problems and the use of expertise to advise on all phases of IS and on long-range information management strategies and plans. 4. As a technical authority on AFTAC support requirements, requires knowledge of advanced technology information processing concepts, an expert level of products and principles, practices to accomplish work processes through the use of modernized telecommunications and automation equipment, systems, services and facilities. Knowledge is also used to review, analyze, and resolve difficult and highly, complex information management system problems. 5. Highly specialized knowledge of data communication technology, data base information management, distributive data processing, client/work server architectures, web(Inter/Intranet) processing/implementation, acquisition, implementation and life-cycle management processes and modernization of office automation system/support. 6. Mastery and use of expert knowledge for installation, test, and acceptance processes of systems/applications software, and for the assurance of the proper administration of the standard security products and the associated utility special products and major subsystems. Assignments require a wide variety of techniques in supporting IT initiatives associated with special and recurring studies. The work is very complex, involving the latest in IT hardware and software. Solves difficult multi-faceted automation integration problems. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

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]