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 perform as a senior Information Technology Specialist and provide installation support for a variety of Information Technology (IT) activities, including complex data management, systems analysis, and applications software development and implementation issues.

Duties

This position is a developmental (GS-11 Target GS-12) position. This position may be filled at any grade level. Individual selected may be promoted without further competition, upon meeting all legal and regulatory requirements. Starting salary indicated on this vacancy announcement is for the (GS-11). Attainment of knowledge, skills, and abilities is required before promotion to the next higher grade and is dependent on demonstrated ability to perform the duties of the next higher grade level, meeting all regulatory requirements, and recommendation for promotion by the supervisor. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed. Military Spouse candidates exercising their preference will be placed at the full performance level, if considered to be best qualified and selected. Serves as a senior systems analyst in assessing IT requirements. Administers and manages database operations. Analyzes and develops/refines applications software. Provides customer assistance and training and documentation support.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• A security clearance may be required
• 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
• 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
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Standards IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). There are no Group Coverage Qualification Standards for this series. 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. GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement will have, IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes programming/analysis in the planning, development, implementation, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data such as installing, configuring, and maintaining database management systems software; analyzing and planning for anticipated changes in data capacity requirements; and ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of data management services. OR EDUCATION: (MUST INCLUDE COPY OF OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS) Successful completion of a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a 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. Note: You must submit copies of your official transcripts. GS-12 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have, or within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement will have, IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: Attention to Detail , Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND at least 1 year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-11) level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: applying a full range of database management concepts, operations, design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in designing, developing, testing, implementing, managing, and maintaining database systems that meet current and future organizational business requirements. In addition, experience that demonstrates a range of knowledge in system software and systems development life cycles including systems documentation, design development, programming languages, configuration management, cost analysis, data administration, systems integration, and testing sufficient to plan and coordinate the migration of data from legacy to newer versions of database management systems as well as IT software application design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, coding, testing, debugging and maintaining applications software that support functional requirements. 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-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. 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. 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 broad range of systems analysis concepts, techniques, and principles sufficient to evaluate business practices and processes, evaluate the feasibility of systems development projects, and develop functional requirements and specifications. 2. Knowledge of complex data management concepts, principles, and methods sufficient to evaluate effectiveness of systems, develop and design programs, and to conduct performance-testing activities to optimize processes. 3. Knowledge of applications software development and design concepts and techniques sufficient to design, develop, code, test, and debug large and complex programs. 4. Knowledge of the basics of software programming languages such as COBOL, VISUAL BASIC, C, C++, Ada, JAVA, FORTRAN and PASCAL. 5. Ability to design, develop, test, evaluate, install, and fine-tune IT programs. 6. Ability to communicate orally and in writing sufficient to fully coordinate activities with management officials and other IT specialists, and to provide user training and support. 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 AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]