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 Network Operations Analyst with responsibility for managing the command Local Area Network/Wide Area Network including the planning, analysis, acquisition, design, development, implementation, quality assurance, configuration, installation, integration, testing, and management of networked systems.

Duties

Manages the USSTRATCOM LAN/WAN systems, monitors and resolves outages on complex network systems, configures and installs network hardware/software, and maintains LAN Operations. Provides technical oversight of network cyber security initiatives. As a senior network operations analyst, performs feasibility studies on complex information systems and conducts in-depth analyses complicated by novel problems. Keeps abreast of emerging technology to predict future network needs. As a senior network operations analyst, participates in management discussions, meetings, committees, or special projects.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Not authorized PCS.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance as a condition of employment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on a military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Recall to duty and/or overtime may be a requirement of this position.
• 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 may result in removal from this position.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the civilian drug-testing program.
• It is mandatory for the incumbent to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and misuse of prescription medication. If requested, the incumbent must submit to urinalysis testing.
• Information Assurance Certification is 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 must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for the 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-11 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes; Applying IT network systems design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements. Ensure the organization's network architecture, topology, and protocols sufficient to plan, design, develop, and integrate network systems consistent with existing or planned network infrastructures. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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: 1. Knowledge of a full range of network systems (LAN/WAN) design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements. 2. Knowledge of the network architecture, interrelationships, operating modes, configuration, topology, and protocols typically found at combatant command level. 3. Knowledge of network operating and maintenance concepts and methods to troubleshoot network problems. 4. Knowledge of complex configuration management techniques and requirements appropriate to manage combatant command level network systems. 5. Knowledge of IT information security (INFOSEC) principles, concepts, practices, and requirements for network operations and protocols, systems testing and evaluation, risk and vulnerability assessments, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security reviews for installed systems or networks, advise on new or revised security measures and countermeasures, and to implement mitigating improvements. 6. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective. 7. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. 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 US Strategic Command 105 Washington Square Ste 233 Offutt AFB, NE 68113 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]