IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

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Serves as senior IT specialist and consultant responsible for management, oversight, and execution of Information Assurance policies, practices, procedures and standards for all command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence (C4I) systems within AFNORTH and the Continental United States (CONUS) North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region (CONR) The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ...

Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power.

That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations.

Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: AF DCIPS Interchange AF Internal Employee DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force) EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference Non-AF DCIPS Interchange PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement Veterans Employment Opportunities Act In order to qualify, you must meet the experience 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 demonstrating the ability in utilizing IT network systems design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements.

Ability to integrate methods, IT security principles and methods, and project management principles and methods sufficient to plan and coordinate the authority to operate and authority to connect new products or equipment.

In-depth understanding of DoD and Air Force Information Assurance Directives and Policies.

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.

In-depth knowledge of DoD and Air Force Information Assurance Directives and Policies. 2.

Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products, and services (including system software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

3. Knowledge of a wide range of IT networking principles, concepts, and methods. 4.

Knowledge of the Air Force's policy and planning formulation process along with its mission and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans. 5.

Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods. 6. In-depth knowledge of DoD's Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process(DIACAP). 7.

In-depth knowledge of the Air Force's Certification and Accreditation process and configuration management regulations, principles, and techniques. 8.

Knowledge of and familiarity with DoD and Air Force agencies responsible for coordinating Information Assurance efforts. 9.

Knowledge of industry best practices relating to security management, information assurance, and configuration control.

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:

Serves as senior information technology (IT) specialist, Information Assurance Manager, and consultant responsible for management, oversight, and execution of Information Assurance policies, practices procedures and standards for all command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence As senior Information Assurance specialist, manages and ensures appropriate coordination of Certification and Accreditation processes as they pertain to AFNORTH/CONR systems Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT systems/applications Reviews and implements emerging DoD and Air Force Information Assurance guidance, policy and regulations.

As a senior IT specialist responsible for Information Assurance, ensures emergent systems within AFNORTH/CONR scope