IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as senior IT Specialist in the DC3, this position provides expert technical guidance in coordinating, planning, and resolving policy issues relating to DC3 cybersecurity programs with national, DoD, and Air Force partners.

Learn More About This Agency: 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 Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA) 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 Qualifications: 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 following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-13) or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Applying Air Force, DoD, and interagency policy and planning formulation processes and a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods to develop and implement effective solutions supporting cyber-related legislative and executive initiatives; implementing performance management and measurement methods/tools to accurately assess program progress towards strategic and budgetary goals; and utilizing Air Force, DoD, and congressional programming and budgeting processes to justify, obtain, and allocate resources to meet prioritized mission needs.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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: Extensive knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.

Knowledge of DoD and Air Force cyber missions and objectives. Comprehensive knowledge of DoD and Air Force policy and planning formulation process sufficient to prepare cyber policies and plans.

Knowledge of DoD and Air Force processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive policy recommendations in support of cyber requirements.

Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.

Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

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:

Apply information technology (IT) and Information Management (IM) principles, policy and planning. Assesses policy needs and develops strategies, guidance, and procedures governing DC3 activities.

Maintains a continuous liaison with counterparts at the Air Staff, other DoD organizations, and federal agencies to integrate DC3 policy, planning and resource actions.

Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a limited staff.