THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a ITSPEC (PLCYPLN) (32), Position Description Number D2176P01 and is part of the AR ANG 188 CMN FT, National Guard. NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQURED

Duties

1. Information Technology Planning: (30%) (a) Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications. Analyzes existing and planned IT applications, both hardware and software, to determine current and future potential for enhancements. Based upon the organization's goals and objectives, an assessment of available resources, and extrapolation of cost benefit analysis data, recommends adjustments to IT priorities to meet changing business needs, program plans, goals and objectives. Develops project plans to meet those needs by identifying problem areas and considering a variety of possible solutions and alternatives. Analyzes existing systems to determine if enhancements are appropriate or if an entirely new system would be more cost effective. Analyzes plans and specifications, prepares justifications for new or enhanced information technology. Coordinates results of analysis with impacted organizations to ensure compatibility with existing architecture and recommends proposals to reduce conflicts. Develops milestones and performs as point of contact throughout the various phases of projects until successfully concluded. (b) Performs as plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology. Develops and interprets policy for administering IT systems. Assesses policy needs and reviews, revises, and develops policies to govern IT activities and presents recommendations to higher-level management. Where necessary, modifies established plans and policies in response to changes in legislation or other directives. Through feasibility studies, assesses impact of changes on current programs and recommends changes to existing plans to ensure compliance. This includes long range planning and involves defining current and future business requirements. Analyzes IT system development as it relates to the organization and ensures policy and guidance are available for its use, that necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities. Develops migration plans for implementation of new technology. Assesses and identifies training needs that address activities where gaps in competency exist in either current or new technology. Develops training programs, or locates and recommends sources of training that ensure users can apply the best techniques in using IT. Provides technical assistance to system users and contractors. This includes keeping abreast of the latest developments in technology and conducting feasibility studies to evaluate systems performance as it relates to the organization.

Requirements

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. In addition to the OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard and IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples, specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to the OPM Group Coverage Qualification Standard and IORs (Alternative A) specialized experience examples for positions in this series, apply the Functional Manager Specialized Experience Requirements below. Specialized experience time requirements of 1-year equivalent to at least next lower grade level apply for two-grade interval work. OTHER DESIRED EXPERIENCE / CERTIFICATIONS: 1. Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification 2. Certified Associate Project Manager (CAPM) Certification 3. Scrum Training or Certifications 4. CompTIA IT Project+ Certification 5. Agile Certified Practitioner (ACP) certification

Education

DUTIES CONTINUED:

3. General IT and Communications Planning and Resourcing: (30%)

Implements IT and communications programs and special projects. Implements various IT and communications programs. Updates documentation and maintains listings of all authorized equipment for assigned programs. Performs annual inventories. Performs special staff and/or feasibility studies and economic analysis. May serve on committees or planning groups concerned with future systems, plans, and policy. Assists with contracting functions and budget preparation. Upon completion of feasibility studies and other projects designed to identify functional needs and changing business requirements for advancements in technology, prepares budgetary data for inclusion in financial plans in support of programs and projects. Based upon findings, recommends funding priority adjustments to meet new business needs. Conducts periodic analysis of projects and their funding for consistency with overall IT and communications architecture and infrastructure and how they contribute to meeting business requirements. Makes definitive budget recommendations to higher-level management to enable the organization to improve its IT and communications status. Assists management and senior specialists in developing statements of work (SOW)/performance work specifications (PWS) for contracts involving IT and communications systems or service. Reviews completed solicitation packages and serves as advisor to the Contracting Office on technical aspects of contracts. Attends meetings and presents briefings. Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees or special projects. Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives. Consults with base officials and working groups, customers and other organization personnel on IT and communications concerns. Prepares reports encompassing long and short range planning strategy recommendations, and presents briefings covering recommendations for acquisition or changes in business practices through enhanced IT use. Maintains liaison with technical and professional organizations and industry to keep abreast of trends in technology. Prepares and presents briefings which outline problems and solutions and keep management aware of their role in adopting changing technology.

4. Adheres to management control plan requirements by conducting self-inspection and staff assistance visits. Resolves identified discrepancies. (10%)

5. Performs other duties as assigned.

Contacts

• Address AR ANG 188 CMN FT Bldg 7300-Camp Robinson North Little Rock, AR 72199-9600 US
• Name: AR HRO Customer Service
• Email: [email protected]