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 oversee an AF-endorsed organization software factory, ensuring technical governance and operations align with the organization mission and digital strategy. Leads an organizationally and geographically distributed team of software engineers in the development of software systems.

Duties

Coordinates with industry, contracting, and active contractor companies to ensure appropriate & flexible labor coverage to propel software factory mission. Collaborates with project managers, architects, and stakeholders to define project goals and requirements. Provides technical expertise and guidance throughout the software development life cycle, with a strong focus on secure software design. Serves as the system-level program manager for multiple software-based systems, planning life cycle, communications, and capability delivery. Resolves critical problems or develops new theories for work products or services which affect the work of other experts, the development of major aspects of business management programs or missions, or impacts a large number of people.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• 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/
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• This position may require travel.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period.
• The employee must, within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report. Employee is required to attend annual ethics and procurement integrity training.
• This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).
• This is an APDP position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical certification in Engineering and Technical Management (N).
• The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Qualification Standards IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A) In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks), or will have one year within 120 days of closing of this announcement specialized experience, at the next to lower grade DO-02 (GS-13), or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience that includes IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as well as experience in the competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is in or related to the work of the position of an IT Specialist (APPSW/DATAMGT) AND experience in providing technical expertise and guidance throughout the software development life cycle, with a strong focus on secure software design. Ensuring software development processes align with best practices and industry standards for secure software development. Incorporating information/data focus and best practices into all system development activities, positioning organization for future digital shifts as needed. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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: Problem Solving Performs duties across a broad range of activities that require substantial depth of analysis and organizational problem solving skills. Communication Communicates complex information, concepts, and ideas in an accurate, clear, concise, well-organized, and timely manner. Business Management Works jointly with customers to identify highly complex, sensitive, or controversial problems and develop strategies for effective resolution. Teamwork and Leadership Effectively seeks out and capitalizes on opportunities for the work unit to achieve significant results that support organizational goals. 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

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address AFLD WP 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]