IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as information technology (IT) specialist and consultant to management in support ofleading the Air Force in the development and delivery of cryptographic capabilities to the warfighter.

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 2210 (Alternative A).

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND have one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or equivalent pay systems.

Examples of specialized experience includes: Applying a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, testing and applications, both hardware and software sufficient to assess the organization's IT business requirements and convince management toward a specific course of action; Perform feasibility studies, cost analysis review, develop investment plans, and recommend a best course of action along with suitable alternatives; Develop IT policies and plans and to assess impact of changed policy and emerging technology on the organization's current IT plans and programs.

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.

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 principles, concepts, and methods. 2.

Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans. 3.

Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements. 4.

Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods. 5.

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

6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

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:

Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications. Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities.

Functions as a technical advisor on contract and budget activities. Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings.