About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25.

Duties

Manage the software, hardware, and network of systems assigned to the Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) G-3. Establish system requirements and specifications for new acquisitions or systems integration and sustainment. Oversee the integration, implementation, sustainment and installation of platforms, systems, and networks within the DoDIN-A. Perform configuration management and planning. Support development of project implementation plans and schedules that consider and amplify systems architecture, interoperability, integration, interfaces, protocols, networking, performance, modernization, and overall end-to end compatibility. Review architectural and technical configurations based on current and future technologies and processes/procedures Ensure interoperability with existing networks, installed systems and equipment operated and maintained by the NETCOM and built in alignment to the Army Unified Network and future Enterprise plans. Oversee the development and implementation of systems and network capabilities and associated security management procedures. Serve as senior subject matter expert and/or team leader, providing direction and guidance to project members, engineers, and IT specialists in the execution, integration, sustainment, and implementation of projects and capabilities.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Must successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter, in accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• This position is considered "Mission Essential."
• In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• In support of contingency operations, incumbent may be required to work overtime and shift work on short notice to include nights, holidays, and weekends.
• Incumbent must maintain Level III, Privileged Access to all required IT networks.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience: providing network/systems administration, technical engineering planning, analysis, development, implementation, integration, sustainment, and management of Enterprise IT systems used to enable and secure capabilities and services; developing technical solutions and supporting development of project implementation plans and schedules that consider and amplify systems architecture, interoperability, integration, networking, performance, and overall end-to-end compatibility; and integrating emerging technologies to optimize available enterprise capabilities at an enterprise level. The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support. (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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring. Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job at the GS-14 level, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

Contacts

• Address KB-W4NHAA NETCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Huachuca, AZ 85613 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk