INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/DATAMGT)

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The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a command headquarters level senior information security system manager and information technology specialist applying Air Force non-rated aviation experience to perform requirements management for Electronic Flight Bag by participating in planning, developing, documenting, implementing, and modifying system support.

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, 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-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes: a broad range of project management, systems analysis, and IT skills used to lead major technology initiatives.

This includes evaluating requirements, analyzing and integrating hardware, software, and protocols, and improving interoperability across complex systems.

Strong grounding in management and organizational practices, along with extensive experience in planning, programming, and budgeting processes.

Deep understanding of network infrastructure, communications systems, internet technologies, and system architecture to assess and enhance system performance and integration.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 wide range of IT and cyber principles, concepts, and methods, in addition to qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations.

2.

Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals as relates to IT advances, policies, and plans, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; the relationship of the various command entities involved in overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations.

3.

Knowledge of the application of Air Force military non-rated aviation, and IT and cyber expertise as it applies to system architecture, integration, and testing of assigned programs and weapons systems related to MAF EFB.

4.

Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies regarding IT and the relation to MAF programs and weapon systems; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas.

5.

Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, and focused on infusing IT and addressing cyber vulnerabilities.

6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships.

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. Major Duties:

Applying Air Force military non-rated aviation and technical information technology (IT) experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs.

Documents EFB planning, programming, and policy decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM IT requirements.

Using AF military non-rated aviation experience, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques, and acts as senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities.

Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).