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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Department of Defense

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Orlando, FL
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Job Description

Duties

  • Serves as the senior M&S Informational Technology & Technical Advisor.
  • Provides M&S Enterprise Architecture for both legacy and future training systems.
  • Provide M&S Cyber Security Enterprise framework.
  • Provide Analysis, Meeting, and Documentation pertaining architecture and standards.


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/
  • Position is centrally managed by Cyberspace and Information Technology CFT.
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
  • 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.
  • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
  • The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
  • Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
  • Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
  • Position designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the AF, national security, and public safety.
  • Employee is required to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
  • This position is Special Sensitive. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance.
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).

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-13) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Integrating complex modeling and simulation (M&S) systems, including interfacing microprocessors and mainframes, telecommunications, and visual information systems, while leveraging advanced programming methodologies and automated data processing (ADP) technologies; aligning enterprise architecture models and strategic IT objectives with organizational policy-making processes, capital investment planning principles, and program performance metrics; and formulating enterprise-level IT specifications that align to business requirements, drafting strategic IT plans, recommending architecture enhancements, and developing metrics to monitor goal accomplishment.

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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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:
  • Expert knowledge of USAF M&S programs, information technologies and cyber security.
  • Mastery of, and skill in applying: enterprise architecture concepts, methods, and practices; project management methods and concepts; and business requirements of the organization.
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information technologies, and cyber security with accountability for the success of programs or projects of considerable breadth. Knowledge of Planning, Programming, and Budget System, financial control, and management of human resources sufficient to lead/manage prototype development efforts.
  • Mastery of the principles, policies, and practices of computer systems acquisition and program management. Ability to apply program manager principles to plan, organize, and realize computer systems acquisition. Mastery of IT related to computer software and hardware design, development, and maintenance. Comprehensive knowledge of IT, systems design and development concepts, and related policies and procedures to provide advice and consultation to systems planners and developers.
  • Expert knowledge of M&S activities, programs, and initiatives of the DoD, especially those of the Air Force. Expert knowledge of the latest advances in M&S technologies to effectively plan program improvements, to evaluate projects/programs, and to represent the interests of the Air Force in the Joint and DoD arena.
  • Knowledge of and skill in applying: acquisition and contracting processes, such as requirements definition, program management principles, writing Statements of Objectives, Statements of Work, and other contracting documentation, performing evaluations of contractor proposals; and evaluating contractor performance.
  • Ability to communicate in writing and verbally. Skill in preparing high-quality written technical reports and in communicating orally to work out solutions to problems and to present project results. Ability to apply tact and logical persuasion, moderate opposing views, and achieve consensus to sell and defend a recommended course of action.
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

Non CAP Position. This is an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category on the position description within 24 months of assignment. Employee must engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 Continuous Learning points every 24 months.

This is a non-critical acquisition position and is subject to requirements of the DAWIA, Title XII of PL 101-510, as implemented by DoD and component regulations. Critical Position = 4-Acquisition Position-Not Critical or Developmental, Career Category = R - IT. Career Level = 3- Senior Level III. Job Specialty-1 = 9-Unknown. Program Type = 9-Non ACAT I, ACAT II, ACAT III, ACAT IV / None of the Above.

Position requires experience in knowledge management prototypes, IT development, and M&S. Completion of an advanced degree in IT or certification as a CIO is 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.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click for more.

120-Day Register: 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. Must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the docs identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click for 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 full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the docs identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click to obtain 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.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click .

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