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 project manager and requirements analyst for selected large scale Command & Control interoperability programs/projects with responsibility to ensure sound software development, hardware operation, and proper management of AF C2 Tactical Data Link systems that directly support national and foreign aerospace programs.

Duties

Performs staff assignments related to program planning, monitoring, and/or coordination of the systems analysis and requirements development related to networks and telecommunications. Reviews proposals for changes which consist of objectives, scope, and users' expectations. Performs command or agency level investigations and evaluations of especially difficult and unresolved problems involving complex network and/or communications equipment. Manages and coordinates the acquisition of information technology assets, i.e. computer hardware/software, network, and reuse assets for major systems. Develops broad strategy for long range planning of Air Force information technology acquisition. Develops Command, Control, Communications, Computer and Intelligence support planning guidance for future weapon systems to ensure full integration with long range information technology strategy.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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 must obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• This position requires the employee to frequently travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• The employee is required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/ or holidays.
• The employee may be required to work overtime.
• This position is covered by the Communications-Computer Systems career program.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. 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 of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes; Utilization of the mission, objectives and management practices in the activity, the agency, and the department to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed and existing systems. Ability to identify needed network systems modifications and to relate all aspects of the work to the network and user requirements. Utilization of work processes, data models, work rules, file/database designs, and communications/computer and operating procedures of assigned projects. 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. Ability to apply knowledge of current communications and computer automation technologies and practices. 2. Ability to give oral presentations and communicate in writing. 3. Knowledge of data and process modeling, and systems analysis and design methodologies. 4. Knowledge of the objectives, overall design, and operating characteristics of related hardware and software. 5. Knowledge of information processing standards and procedures. 6. Knowledge of communication and computer systems acquisition regulations, practices, and procedures. 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.

Contacts

• Address JB Langley-Eustis 45 Nealy Avenue Ste 224 JB Langley-Eustis, VA 23665 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]