Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Senior Information Technology (IT) Specialist responsible for performing analysis, planning, design, implementation, assessment, and management of the Special Operation Forces. Plans systems with the mission goals, structure and procces of United States Special Operations Command.

Duties

Serves as a subject matter expert in matters pertaining to information technology governance. Develops, staffs, coordinates, publishes, drafts, and recommends actions and decisions for management of the SIE. As a senior IT specialist, participates in management discissions, meetings, committees, and/ or special projects. Defines, documents, agrees to, monitors, measures, reports, and reviews the level of IT services provided. Team lead to manage, coordinate, and ensure 24/7 worldwide secure communications for the USSOCOM Commander (CDR), Vice Commander (VCDR), Deputy Commander, and Chief of staff.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and or holidays.
• This position has been classified as Special/ sensitive; therefore, incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a top-secret clearance with access to Special Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Require to attend TDYs of varying duration to other military installations. Travel in and out of CONUS to include operational foreign counties.
• Recall duty and overtime may be a requirement of this position.
• The employee must attend, successfully complete and maintain information Technology Infrastructure Library.
• Employee may be required to perform shift work in the Global Enterprise Center.
• Work involves a high operation tempo with a diverse working team supplying 24/7 services globally to (SOF) and (SIE).
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Drug Test Designated Position.
• ** Continued; under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment in the TDP, the incumbent is (a) to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested to submit to urinalyses testing.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS 12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes; applying advanced information technology policy and planning principles, concepts, methods, standards, etc., sufficient top provided expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations; Leads/manages projects associated with interrelationships of multiple IT specialties, SIE architecture and integration/interoperability issues; Analyze and evaluate complex program management issues and apply effective problem-solving and decision-making strategies and performance measures. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Ability to establish goals and access progress towards their achievement; develop concrete action plans to solve problems; to adjust work objectives to meet changing programs, and to negotiate effectively with management to implement recommendation. Knowledge of a wide range of current and emerging IT, information operations, telecommunications, and intelligence systems theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures and standards, operational requirements, and the associated ability to relate this knowledge to SOF user requitements. Knowledge of the policies, processes and procedures used by DOD and USSOCOM for operational support, strategic planning, programming and budgeting, and acquistion managment and how they apply to planning and programming of information technology and telecommunications systems. Knowledge of the operation performance characteristics of information technology and telecommunications systems and the USSOCOM SIE sufficient to develop requitements, procedures, policies, and practices for SOF use. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of IT problems; and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technoligical advances and predict how managment can meet future requirments. 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 SOCOM 7701 Tampa Point Blvd MacDill AFB, FL 33621 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]