Information Technology (IT) Specialist (APPSW/DATAMGT) - Direct Hiring Authority

Air Force Materiel Command • Langley AFB, VA

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About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior information technology specialist performing work involving the design, documentation, development, modification, testing, installation, implementation, and support of new or existing software, and planning, development, and administration of systems for the acquisition, storage, and retrieval of data. The position supports the Kessel Run Experimental Lab (KREL) and serves as an expert in software, data management, and information technology systems.

The incumbent advises management on database technologies and architectures, data standards, policies, and procedures; evaluates proposals for modifying or replacing software and hardware and acquiring new technology; and consults with functional users on database access, search strategies, processing and storage efficiency, security, backup, and recovery. The position manages new or modified information systems and equipment to meet cost, schedule, performance, and supportability criteria.

This is an acquisition demonstration project position at the NH-03 level, equivalent to GS-12 to GS-13. The role may require work outside normal duty hours, shift work, emergency overtime, and travel away from the normal duty station. The incumbent must achieve and maintain foundational and residential qualifications under DAFMAN 17-1305.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• At least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to GS-11 or equivalent in another pay system; this experience may be completed within 120 days of the announcement closing date.
• Specialized experience must include maintaining secure computing environments, managing IT assets, and ensuring compliance with stringent security protocols, including TEMPEST (Emission Security), as well as work designing, documenting, developing, modifying, testing, installing, implementing, and supporting software and planning, developing, and administering data acquisition, storage, and retrieval systems.
• IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
• Maintain current certifications and achieve and maintain foundational and residential qualifications under DAFMAN 17-1305.
• May be required to obtain and maintain an appropriate background investigation or security clearance.
• Must meet the position’s knowledge, skills, and abilities in software and data analysis; IT application software concepts and design; operating systems and IT disciplines; database management, technical architecture, and network topology; IT processing standards, policies, and acquisition procedures; IT security; and project execution and technical documentation.
• Must use direct deposit as a federal employee.
• May be subject to pre-employment and random drug testing if the position is designated for drug testing.
• Must be able to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
• Work may require travel away from the normal duty station on military and commercial aircraft.

Responsibilities

• Design, develop, install, test, implement, modify, document, and maintain systems software for the Kessel Run Experimental Lab (KREL), including conducting in-depth analysis.
• Plan and advise on data management, evaluate database technologies and architectures, and develop and administer data standards, policies, and procedures.
• Provide expertise on software, hardware, communications, and emerging technology; conduct feasibility studies of proposed technology modifications, replacements, or acquisitions.
• Consult with and instruct users on database and file access, search strategies, processing and space utilization efficiencies, database security, backup, and program recovery.
• Manage acquisition, development, and implementation of new technology and all aspects of new or modified information systems, subsystems, or equipment to meet cost, schedule, performance, and supportability criteria.
• Document technical methods and procedures and lead design teams developing products to meet customer needs.
• Maintain secure computing environments, manage IT assets, and ensure compliance with security protocols, including TEMPEST (Emission Security).

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a range of federal employee benefits; specific eligibility and benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• PCS may be paid if authorized, in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Recruitment or relocation incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed