Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning)
About The Position
This position is a Department of Defense Cyber Excepted Service (CES) role in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. It is located in the U.S. Army Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) Headquarters, ACOFS G-3/5 FUOPS Enterprise Capability Division IT Directory Services, at Fort Huachuca, Arizona. The role is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure and is aligned with the Information Technology Management Career Program. The incumbent serves as a Staff Information Technology Management Specialist responsible for NETCOM signal-support project planning and staff oversight of project execution. As NETCOM G-3/5’s primary project officer and subject matter expert on designated development efforts, the specialist supports warfighter operations by developing technical solutions that account for systems architecture and end-to-end compatibility. The specialist recommends planning concepts, doctrine, and management approaches for IT capabilities supporting NETCOM and HQDA; provides technical expertise on assigned projects, which may include the Risk Management Framework (RMF); advises NETCOM G4 Acquisition Center of Excellence on Performance Work Statements; and reviews architectural and technical configurations to ensure interoperability with existing networks and compatibility with current and future technologies. The position requires one year of specialized experience, including project planning or requirements work; developing solutions involving architecture, interoperability, networking, or end-to-end compatibility; cost and systems analysis; and aligning virtualization, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies with federal policies. The experience must also demonstrate attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies. Education cannot substitute for the required experience. The position is designated Tier 5, Special Sensitive, High Risk. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access, as well as complete required training and obtain and maintain applicable cybersecurity certifications. Temporary duty travel may be required up to 25%. In support of contingency operations, overtime and shift work—including nights, holidays, and weekends—may be required on short notice. The employee must submit a financial disclosure report upon entry and annually.
Requirements
- At least one year of specialized experience demonstrating knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for immediate success in the position.
- Experience preparing or implementing project plans, technical reports, or requirement packages to support effective project evolution.
- Experience developing technical solutions involving systems architecture, interoperability, networking, or end-to-end compatibility to meet organizational needs.
- Experience developing cost and systems analyses that consider personnel, logistics, funding, implementation, and sustainment requirements.
- Experience aligning virtualization, cloud, and cybersecurity technologies with federal policies to establish modernization criteria and advance enterprise capabilities.
- IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem-solving competencies.
- Qualification must be based on experience; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
- Obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
- Satisfactorily complete required training and obtain and maintain required cybersecurity certification or recertification under DoDM 8140.03 and applicable Army guidance.
- Submit a financial disclosure report upon entering the position and annually thereafter.
- Provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
- Complete a three-year probationary period.
- Be subject to a suitability or fitness determination based on a background investigation.
- Comply with drug testing requirements for a designated testing position.
- Travel on temporary duty up to 25% may be required.
- Overtime and shift work, including nights, holidays, and weekends, may be required on short notice in support of contingency operations.
Responsibilities
- Plan NETCOM signal-support projects and provide staff oversight of project execution.
- Serve as NETCOM G-3/5’s primary project officer and subject matter expert for assigned development efforts supporting warfighter operations.
- Develop technical solutions that account for systems architecture and end-to-end compatibility.
- Recommend planning concepts, doctrine, and management approaches for IT capabilities supporting NETCOM and HQDA.
- Provide technical expertise on assigned projects, potentially including Risk Management Framework (RMF) and implementation status.
- Provide guidance to NETCOM G4 Acquisition Center of Excellence when developing or reviewing Performance Work Statements.
- Review architectural and technical configurations for interoperability with existing networks and compatibility with current and future technologies.
Benefits
- Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
- Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a move is in the Government's interest.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Senior
Education Level
No Education Listed
