Information Technology Specialist (Data Management)

Duties

Operating with significant autonomy, the incumbent conducts in-depth analysis of business processes and data management requirements for various programs within the Services department. They are responsible for a unified set of activities that includes continuously collecting data on, assessing, and mitigating risks, while driving data stewardship initiatives that result in valuable benefits and limited data redundancy across all Non-Appropriated Fund Instrumentality (NAFI) IT enterprise systems. Key responsibilities include architecting, designing, developing, and deploying robust custom business applications using low-code/no-code platforms to improve efficiency and automate manual processes. The specialist will also build, maintain, and publish sophisticated interactive dashboards and reports using modern business intelligence (BI) tools, providing actionable insights to support data-driven decision-making. They will implement and help enforce data standards, policies, and procedures to ensure data integrity and security across all supported programs. This role requires leading consultations with program managers and end-users to gather and define requirements, translating ambiguous needs into functional specifications. The specialist will connect to diverse data sources, perform complex data transformation and modeling, provide advanced end-user support and troubleshooting, and own the creation and maintenance of solution documentation. All work requires the incumbent to design and execute thorough testing and quality assurance protocols to ensure the accuracy, reliability, and usability of developed solutions. The specialist proactively analyzes ongoing projects, provides strategic recommendations, resolves complex technical problems, and implements technological advancements. They are responsible for interpreting and ensuring the application of DAF and DoD policies and conducting feasibility studies to evaluate and improve upon existing technologies.

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Requirements

Conditions of employment

• This position requires the incumbent to complete a secret background investigation with favorable results.
• This position requires that the incumbent be a U.S. Citizen or a Legal U.S. Resident for a minimum of 3 years.
• This position may require the incumbent to work overtime as mission dictates.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Cyber Security Certification/IA Certification within 9 months of appointment.
• Incumbent will be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and or holidays.
• Per DoDM 8140.03, the incumbent must achieve foundational and resident qualification requirements of the position.
• This position may require the Incumbent to be recalled to duty.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Open to everyone. Applicants will be categorized by preference(s) and/or priority consideration eligibilities. An applicant's eligibility will be determined based on eligibility claimed in the questionnaire and proof of eligibility MUST be provided with application by the closing date, 05/27/2026

Business Based Action, Outside Applicant Veteran, Spouse/Widow/Parent of Veteran, and Transition Hiring Preference

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 the position allows for qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

Qualifying Experience:
Qualifying experience includes progressive, hands-on experience that provides deep, practical expertise in data management, business application development, and business intelligence principles. Applicants must possess strong, practical experience with connecting to diverse data sources and performing complex data modeling and transformation.

Desired Experience:
Specific experience with Microsoft Power Apps and Microsoft Power BI is highly desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSA's):
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Advanced skill and a proven ability to independently architect and develop solutions with low-code/no-code platforms and create insightful reports with modern business intelligence tools.

Familiarity with other platforms (such as ServiceNow App Engine, Salesforce Platform, or Google AppSheet) or BI tools (like Tableau or Qlik) is also beneficial.

Must have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, with a proven ability to provide consultative support to stakeholders, guide them in defining requirements, and mentor junior team members.

**NOTE: Those qualified applicants who meet both the minimum qualifications requirement (s) and highly preferred criteria(s) will be considered best qualified for this position and will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s) first for consideration. All other applicants will be referred as needed and requested by the selecting official(s).

**Reminder to Applicants: Your experience has to be clearly identified in your resume in order to receive consideration. If your resume does not provide enough information regarding your work history for us to make a creditable qualification determination, your application package may be rendered disqualified, and you will no longer be considered for this position.

(Format example: Employer name, position title, beginning and ending dates of employment, with summary of duties, etc.)

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. This position does not allow for education substitution.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

• Individual must fully meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
• U.S. Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. Territory for three (3) or more consecutive years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation or a signed memorandum indicating the installation's decision on the 3-year residency requirement..
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Direct deposit is required.
• Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
• A probationary period may be required.
• Pre-employment requirements must be satisfactorily met prior to Entrance on Duty (EOD).
• Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this job opportunity announcement. And additional selections may also be made from this job opportunity announcement.
• Selection(s) are subject to restrictions resulting from hiring preferences and priority consideration eligible.
• This is a Nonappropriated Fund (NAF) position carrying out Morale, Welfare and Recreation (MWR) activities for the Air Force and Space Force.
• Applicants must be able to provide a REAL ID or present a combination of source identity documents authorized to facilitate access to the installation. Please contact the servicing HR Office with any questions.