Job opening: IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)
Salary: $104 887 - 136 357 per year
Relocation: YES
Published at: Jan 31 2024
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Enterprise IT Future Operations Specialist for the 16 AF Commander, providing technical authority on all future enterprise IT programs impacting the AFNET to include operations, management and maintenance of future enterprise IT systems in support of the 16 AF cyberspace mission.
Duties
Provides cyber operational and technical expertise and oversight for future 16 AF cyber requirements.
Plans and Manages Program and Mission Activity supporting future requirements.
Serves as Senior Enterprise Information Technology Future Operations Specialist.
Provides overall leadership on long range planning matters.
Requirements
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
- Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to SCI, other Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Special Access Programs to perform the duties of the position. 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. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission.
- 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
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
Qualifications
This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" 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:
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS
OR
Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate.
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: 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.
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: 1) Applying and extensive knowledge of IT concepts, system, architecture, and programmatic management skills; thorough knowledge of Air Force policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to Information Technology systems. 2) Providing a working knowledge of Air Force network architecture and design principles and concepts, network protocols and network operation and maintenance concepts and methods; knowledge of existing DoD and AF information technology systems and their capabilities; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. 3) Applying a comprehensive knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems and identify changes and trends; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures. 4) Applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution of issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of network operations; skill in applying policy and planning concepts and practices; skill in conducting meetings with functional personnel to obtain information about organizational requirements, functions, and work procedures to accurately evaluate user requirements. 5) Researching, analyzing, interpreting and applying rules, regulations, policies and procedures to a variety of applications and to recommend timely and economical solutions. 6) Gathering and analyzing a variety of program information and making sound judgments concerning program progress in order to communicate information effectively, orally and in writing.
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. Extensive knowledge of IT concepts, system, architecture, and programmatic management skills; thorough knowledge of Air Force policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to Information Technology systems. Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) is required.
2. Knowledge of Air Force network architecture and design principles and concepts, network protocols and network operation and maintenance concepts and methods; knowledge of existing DoD and AF information technology systems and their capabilities; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
3. Comprehensive knowledge and skill to gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, devise solutions to problems and identify changes and trends; knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices and procedures.
4. Exceptional skill in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration and resolution issues or problems concerning efficiency and effectiveness of network operations; skill in applying policy and planning concepts and practices; skill in conducting meetings with functional personnel to obtain information about organizational requirements, functions, and work procedures to accurately evaluate user requirements.
5. Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply rules, regulations, policies and procedures to a variety of applications and to recommend timely and economical solutions.
6. Ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information and make sound judgments concerning program progress in order to communicate information effectively, both orally and in writing, to gain cooperation from others through tact, courtesy and diplomacy. Must be able to organize, prepare and discuss concepts and technical issues in an appropriate manner with senior level staff.
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 Cyber Excepted Service
550 C Street W
JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150
US
- Name: Total Force Service Center
- Phone: 1-800-525-0102
- Email: [email protected]
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