Information Technology Specialist (Policy and Planning)

Army • Fort Bragg, NC

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About The Position

Serves as a technical expert and principal action officer supporting broad objectives for data networking designs, architectures, capabilities, and services for ARSOF network systems. The position designs networking architectures, assesses proposed information-system designs, translates user requirements into detailed design parameters, and coordinates technical work to meet project schedules. It also reviews engineering work for compliance with command regulations and standards and represents the command’s technical and architectural positions in discussions with contractors and external government agencies.

The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information access. It includes a 25% temporary-duty or business-travel requirement, pre-employment screening and random testing, and a CCNA certification before employment. Appointment is subject to a one-year probationary period. Applicants must meet the specified eligibility authority and specialized-experience requirements; education cannot substitute for experience. The role is a federal Information Technology Management Career Program position. Multiple positions may be filled.

Requirements

• One year of specialized experience designing enterprise-level data networking architectures for military or specialized organizational networks, conducting technical reviews of engineering products for design compliance, and negotiating technical network architecture plans with external agencies or contractors.
• Specialized experience must be at the GS-11 level or equivalent and must demonstrate the stated IT-related competencies, including attention to detail, customer service, decision making, information management, interpersonal skills, oral communication, problem solving, teamwork, and technical competence.
• CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) certification is required prior to employment.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access, including Sensitive Compartmented Information, for the duration of employment.
• Subject to suitability or fitness determination, background investigation, pre-employment screening, and random testing, including testing based on reasonable suspicion or involvement in an on-duty accident.
• Must meet an applicable employment-authority eligibility category and provide required proof of eligibility.
• Applicants who held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11).
• Must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone; education cannot substitute for the required experience.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must complete a one-year probationary period unless previously meeting the stated regulatory requirements; continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Travel is required 25% of the time.

Responsibilities

• Design data networking architectures and capabilities to support ARSOF network systems.
• Conduct cost-benefit analyses of proposed information-system designs to justify project resources.
• Translate user requirements into detailed information-system design parameters and evaluate technical alternatives.
• Assign technical tasks to team members to align operational output with project schedules.
• Review completed engineering work for compliance with command regulations and standards.
• Defend the command’s technical and architectural positions during briefings, conferences, and negotiations with contractors and external government agencies.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized.
• Recruitment and relocation incentives, student loan repayment, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

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