IT Specialist (Policy and Planning)

Full Job Description

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for DHA for Certain Personnel of the DoD Workforce to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

About the Position: Serves as an IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) for the Joint Activities Command at Fort Bragg, NC. Your resume must be two pages or less.

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.

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).

You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: Analyzing financial data and budgetary information to prepare reports and documentation supporting the formulation, execution, and acquisition of Information Technology (IT) programs; and Evaluating system readiness data and logistics requirements to identify operational risks, forecast needs, and ensure the long-term sustainment of IT systems; and Synthesizing technical and programmatic information from internal and external partners to develop program-level reports and prepare materials for strategic briefings.

This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next/second lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-13) The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined 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:

• Manages the acquisition and resourcing efforts for enterprise and tactical C5ISR systems supporting global mission requirements
• Represents the command's C5ISR programs in the strategic planning and budget formulation process
• Executes the directorate's annual spend plans spanning multiple commodity areas including Cyber Security, Spectrum Management, and Software Development.
• Provides executive guidance and management advice on Special Operation Forces (SOF) C5ISR systems.
• Manages the Integrated Logistics Support Plans (ILSP) for all C5ISR programs to include engineering, training, and maintenance.
• Presents briefings to senior leaders and distinguished visitors on acquisition and resource management activities.
• Chairs the Integrated Sustainment Management process to ensure operational readiness of C5ISR capabilities.