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LEAD IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/CUSTSPT)

Defense Security Cooperation Agency

Department of Defense

Fresh

Location

Salary

$100,091 - $144,457

per year

Closes

February 26, 2026

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 leading a team of IT specialists in managing computer systems, networks, and servers to keep them running smoothly and securely, while also handling customer support and overseeing IT projects.

A good fit would be someone with hands-on experience in IT troubleshooting and team leadership, who enjoys solving technical problems and communicating effectively with others.

It's based in Honolulu and requires at least a year of relevant experience at a mid-level professional position.

Key Requirements

  • One year of specialized experience at GS-11 level or equivalent, including managing IT systems, networks, and servers for performance and security
  • Skill in diagnosing and resolving hardware, software, and network issues
  • Experience assisting in planning, implementing, and monitoring IT projects
  • Ability to monitor system performance and generate reports on trends and improvements
  • Strong skills in attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving
  • Leadership experience in leading IT specialists, distributing workloads, providing advisories, and arranging training
  • Familiarity with Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Framework for administering projects

Full Job Description

You will serve as a LEAD IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/CUSTSPT) of DDHBAP ASIA PACIFIC CENTER FOR SECURITY STUDIES This is a RE-ADVERTISEMENT of Announcement Number:ST-12881111-26-DGK.

Applicants that have previously applied NEED to re-apply to this announcement.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.

Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: 1) Managing and maintaining IT systems, networks, and servers to ensure optimal performance and security; 2) Diagnosing and resolving technical issues related to hardware, software, and network systems; 3) Assisting in the planning, implementation, and monitoring of IT projects; an/or 4) Monitoring system performance and generating reports to identify trends and areas for improvement Your experience must reflect skill in the following areas: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/ .

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Major Duties:

  • You will lead IT Specialists an assist with providing advisories on work issues, methods, practices and procedures..
  • You will identify and distribute workload and tasks among IT Specialists.
  • You will train or arrange for training for the IT Specialists.
  • You will utilize Project Management Institute's (PMI) Project Management Framework to administer projects through initiation, planning, execution, monitoring and controlling and closing process phases.

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Posted on USAJOBS: 2/23/2026 | Added to FreshGovJobs: 2/23/2026

Source: USAJOBS | ID: ST-12893565-26-DGK