This position is being filled under Direct Hire Authority 5 U.S.C. § 9905, dated 6/23/2023. This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will serve as Senior Supervisory IT Specialist SME, in the Directorate of Acquisition, sharing with the Division Chief the full scope of responsibility for directing the activities of the Division.

Duties

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the NH-2210-4 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for technical IT support to programs and projects as assigned. Validates adherence to IT and cyber governance with the goal of improving the Command's information system robustness and resiliency. Leverages forward thinking to align the Directorate's information system priorities with the Command's strategies to ensure today's cyber readiness while advocating for tomorrow's information technology (IT) capabilities. Champions an innovative, diverse, and agile workforce.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service (visit www.sss.gov for more information)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation. Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive /Top Secret security clearance.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible on a regular and recurring basis in accordance with agency policy
• This position is designated by the AF as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent of this position is subject to the possibility of random drug testing
• This is a cybersecurity position (See "Additional Information" section below)
• Employee may serve as acting Division Chief in the absence of the Division Chief.
• This position is designated a CRITICAL Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position (CAP) (see "Additional Information" below)

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. You must have IT-related experience demonstrating these four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2) 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; 3) 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; and 4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations; And, B. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade-level (NH-03/GS-13) or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector: Communicating effectively and efficiently, both orally and in writing, with senior leadership (military and civilian), enterprise stakeholders, and commercial industry. Appling knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, Agile, and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) principle. Providing analysis of government or commercial cloud technologies and concepts, application development, cybersecurity, systems governance, procurement, and administration, and computer networking concepts, protocols, and security technology. Planning and leading teams in conferring with technical and functional staffs to assess IT and cyber programs in 1) obtaining information on development programs, to include performance requirements and interfaces; 2) in communicating complex technical topics in both written and verbal (briefing) methods; and, 3) in meeting changing deadlines and circumstances. Creating, reviewing, and delivering IT governance documentation, strategies, roadmaps, charters, and standards. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address TRANSCOM 508 Scott Drive Bldg 1900 E Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357 US
• Name: USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]