IT PROJECT MANAGER (PLCYPLN)

Duties

• Generates contingency and crisis action plans for near term execution.
• Leads the Air Force component C&I support to one or more USPACOM-directed exercises.
• Generates and manages one or more Air Force component C&I plans in support of CJCS-directed USPACOM numbered plans for possible contingencies in theater.
• Manage projects to engineer C&I deployments, C&I architectures, connectivity paths, new systems and other C&I initiatives and proposals related to exercises, plans or other contingency requirements.
• Seeks out latest information from DoD, USAF, PACOM, DISA, industry and other sources as applicable on relevant doctrine, directives and policies surrounding contingency planning and information on C&I technology and initiatives affecting contingency C&I employment.
• Represents the Air Force component C&I community in international, interagency, and joint engagements such as interoperability boards, communications working groups and other forums.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Eligible for a Cost-of-Living-Allowance (COLA) which is subject to change without notice
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• This position is Centrally Managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology Career Field Team, DNRP is authorized.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime and may require occasional 12 hour shifts.
• Performs frequent temporary duty away from normal duty station in order to attend meetings, working groups and conferences.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Key position, duties are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Must be removed from military recall status if alternative for filling position during an emergency are not available.

Qualifications

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, GS-2210 (Alternate A).

Specialized Experience: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems, which include: applying advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices including interrelationships of multiple IT specialties; Communications & Information (C&I) architecture; determining the applicability of new IT developments/emerging technologies to contingency C&I operations and plans; and applying IT security principles and practices for sharing information through the use of C&I assets.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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:

• Knowledge of emerging C&I technology, laws, regulations, precedents and procedures regarding contingency information systems.
• Skill in oral and written communications.
• Ability to identify, gather, research, analyze and evaluate operational requirements, planning problems, system configurations, architectures, engineering drawings, policy and guidance and develop innovative solutions.
• Knowledge of applicable security, safety, and environmental requirements for C&I employments and projects. Knowledge of technical characteristics and techniques for C&I employment.
• Ability to lead supporting personnel and organizations, schedule and assign workload, provide guidance and direction and resolve conflicts. Ability to maintain good working relations.
• Ability to plan, organize and direct procurement and installation activities for projects up to MAJCOM level. Skill in managing multiple projects and deadlines.
• Knowledge of Commercial Service Agreement contracts for C&I and supporting services.
• Skills in additional general project management areas, including process engineering, capital planning and assessment, accounting and budgeting, cost-benefit analysis, work planning and evaluating, and using project management tools.
• Knowledge of additional IT-specific project management areas, including information management, IT resource strategy and planning, architectures and design, IT performance assessment, systems integration and IT security.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

The position is of high visibility with senior leadership from the United States Pacific Command, Pacific Air Forces Major Command & Thirteenth Air Force.

Over 5 years tactical and/or deployable communications and operational wartime/exercise planning expertise desired.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

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120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

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