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IT SPECIALIST (DATA MANAGEMENT/SYSTEMS ANALYSIS)

Department of the Air Force

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Randolph AFB, TX
Secret Polygraph Unspecified
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Job Description

Duties

  • Design, develop, test and deploy Total Force enterprise wide information delivery applications and stored processes.
  • Performs special purpose studies on high-level subject matters and expertly/efficiently develops ad hoc information retrievals and database/extracts.
  • Establishes, develops and maintains effective working relationships with top functional area and program managers, personnel programs business process owners, and data analysts across the Air Force, DoD, and non-DoD agencies.
  • Performs duties relating to security responsibilities.
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 the Cyberspace and Information Technology Career Field Team (CFT).
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Disclosure of Political Appointments
  • 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.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain IT related certifications required to perform system administration duties.
  • May be required to travel TDY as directed by management, sometimes on short notice and including overnight stays, traveling by military or commercial aircraft or by any other designated means.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret 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-12) or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: applying a full range of database management concepts/methodologies, operations, and design principles, used in designing, developing, testing, and maintaining database systems that meet current organizational business requirements; implementing test and evaluation methods to design, code, test, debug, and maintain large and complex programs; coding software applications by analyzing system requirements, designing software logic, and using various programming languages to meet evolving analytical and data delivery needs; and developing data models, integrating source data into data management systems, and conducting performance-tuning activities designed to optimize data management processes.

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:
  • Mastery knowledge and understanding of computer programming languages/methodologies utilized within the agency and industry in order to perform required analysis and develop solutions in support of personnel life-cycle programs/policies.
  • In-depth knowledge and experience with several modern computer languages of relational databases to include but not limited to: Oracle, SAS, Business Objects, SQL, JavaScript and HTML.
  • Expert knowledge at troubleshooting, data extraction/manipulation to provide solutions to data integrity problems.
  • Extensive knowledge of complex data management concepts, principles, and methods to evaluate effectiveness of systems, develop and design programs, conduct performance-testing activities and optimize information delivery processes in the most efficient/cost effective manner.
  • Ability to research, analyze, interpret and apply all applicable laws, regulations, instructions and procedures governing military personnel programs.
  • Expert ability to communicate orally and in writing to fully coordinate activities with management and other IT specialists; provide training to junior IT specialists; and provide user/customer training and support.
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

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 information.

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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