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IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH)

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

Department of the Air Force

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$91,779 - $141,880

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GS-11 Pay Grade

Base salary range: $62,107 - $80,737

Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-10. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 years graduate study.

Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).

Job Description

Summary

This job involves working as an IT expert for the U.S.

Transportation Command, focusing on managing cloud-based systems, developing cyber strategies, and solving complex technical problems to support military operations.

The role requires independent planning and guiding junior team members on innovative tech solutions.

It's a good fit for experienced IT professionals with strong problem-solving skills and a background in cloud technologies who enjoy working in a fast-paced government environment.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including reviewing emerging technologies and implementing data-driven plans
  • Experience migrating to and managing applications in cloud environments
  • IT-related experience demonstrating proficiency in Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving competencies
  • Ability to act as a technical expert overseeing cloud-based systems, security requirements, and specifications
  • Skill in facilitating and integrating cyber strategy and architecture development
  • Experience analyzing, interpreting, and reporting on complex IT projects
  • Paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work, that builds relevant IT competencies

Full Job Description

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

The incumbent will be responsible for plans and carrying out assignments independently; conceives and defines solutions to highly complex problems; analyzes, interprets, and reports findings of projects; and guides technical and programmatic work of team members in comparable junior grades.

You may qualify at the NH 3 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A.

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Reviews, analyzes, and recommends emerging technologies to meet mission objectives Drafts, develops, and implements plans and procedures based on data-driven metrics Migrating to and operating / managing applications in a cloud environment 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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

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.

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.

Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Major Duties:

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

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 IT SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Acts as a USTRANSCOM enterprise technical expert to oversee cloud-based technical, systems, and security requirements, objectives, specifications, and products.

Facilitates, coordinates, and integrates the development and evolution of the Command's Cyber Strategy and Architecture that promote interoperability and supportability.

Devises technical strategies, procedures, evaluation criteria, and policies to synchronize and align infrastructure and security related architecture activities.

Provides technical guidance and evaluates milestones for feasibility, technical integration, and interoperability of systems and subsystems.

Ensures cloud-sourced information security products and services are delivered to the government to meet or exceed statutory and regulatory require.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 1/16/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 1/17/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: USTC-26-12868288-DH