IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ANALYSIS)

Duties

Duties and Responsibilities :
1. Plans work to be accomplished, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work of the full range of cyberspace systems. Provides highly complex technical solutions to support unique systems requirements for specialized cyberspace systems. Monitors quality control practices and identifies ways to improve production, timeliness, efficiency, or quality of work. Monitors reports on system and equipment status, repair actions, modifications, and related matters. Analyzes multiple ANG Wings in multiple States and/or Territories to establish criteria for mission support capabilities, evaluates mission effectiveness, and reports the Wings mission capability. Initiates action required to maintain maximum degrees of efficiency and reliability.

2. Analyzes complex processes and/or a variety of unusual problems, questions, or conditions relative to the design and/or selection of management information systems and applications software technology. When warranted, associated information system design or selection may be applied to numerous ANG Wings with like configurations or associated missions. Incumbent is assigned specific responsibility as the subject matter expert for cyberspace systems infrastructure and services and will obtain/maintain IAM Level I certification lAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology services. Ensures current and proposed systems and infrastructures meet all relevant cyberspace systems architectures, Major Command (MAJCOM) communications standards, DoD directives and policies. Provides detailed interaction with Air Force and DoD PMO system designers to address problems encountered with site integration actions supporting rapidly expanding and evolving Cyber-centric systems. When specific guidance is lacking or requires interpretation, incumbent is required to use judgement and resourcefulness to resolve issues and develop new methods when required to resolve complex problems.

3. Develops feasibility studies and participates in special projects to maintain required programs and support the needs of the user. Coordinates with operational customers, Functional Area Managers, Civil Engineering functions, Architectural and Engineering (A&E) contractors and MAJCOM Facility Programmers on all military construction projects (MCP) sustainment, remodeling, and maintenance (SRM) projects and base comprehensive master plans to evaluate potential mission impact on existing and deploying weapons systems and base infrastructure. Reports issues to the ANG Chief of Cyber Systems Engineering Services and effected stakeholders. Uses time management skills to properly prioritize and focus efforts on the most relevant and important tasks to reduce waste and increase productivity. Collaborates with contracting function to develop relevant independent government cost estimates, requests for information and solicitations.

4. Performs as a technical advisor to leaders or managers of IT systems. Designs training plans and leads conferences, workshops and task groups of user activities or assists higher headquarters trainers in presenting sessions to train users as required. Based upon study of performance data and suggestions from users, identifies training requirements and provides advanced training to users to ensure new and changing technology is understood and properly used. Reviews and provides commentary on proposed policies, directives, bulletins, training manuals and other written documentation. Continually reviews advancements in technology and market advancements to provide functional users with the latest information which affects their organization's use of IT. Responds to leaders or managers requests to review new off-the-shelf hardware and software that have potential to enhance IT use.

5. Represents the organization at meetings and conferences, presents briefings, and establishes/maintains effective work relationships at various command levels. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees with DoD, AF, NGB and/or unit-level representatives related to current and projected IT projects which may require influencing or persuading other officials to accept and implement recommendations to use particular methods processes or procedures. Analyzes areas of concern, identifies errors in planning assumptions, identifies system interoperability disconnects and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives. Consults with installation officials, working groups, customers, and other organizational personnel on IT project deployment concerns.

6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• You must submit all required documents (see "Required Documents" section).
• Must possess or be able to obtain the proper clearance type and level within one year of appointment according to DoD Personnel Security Program Management Directives.
• This employer participates in E-Verify: Federal Law required all employers to verify the identity and employment eligibility of all persons hired to work in the United States.
• The employee must obtain and maintain a Secret clearance.
• This position requires the employee to travel away from the normal duty station frequently on military and commercial aircraft.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• This position may require employee to occasionally work under adverse environmental conditions.
• This position conducts information assurance functions. The incumbent shall comply with the requirements of the certification program and will be required to obtain and maintain certification.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE : Must possess at least One (1) year experience GS-9 (or equivalent) or Thirty-six (36) months of IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: 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 ~AND/OR~ a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

Additional information

As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year trial period (if you claim veterans preference) or 2-year trial period (for non-veterans) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:

- your performance and conduct;
- the needs and interests of the agency;
- whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
- whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.

Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency ( ).

Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based upon a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government interest.

This is a bargaining unit position.