Information Technology Specialist

HQ USAF and Support Elements•Arlington, VA

10d

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the principal advisor for policy, process, and procedure concerning technical and management approaches to the development, production, and deployment of MPE supporting operational and intelligence commitments for Combatant Commands, Services, Combat Support Agencies, the Intelligence Community, and Special Operations. As a project manager, principal, or principal advisor, the employee guides, coordinates, and monitors design, development, and testing activities to improve information systems and ensure a technically and managerially sound system release program supporting SAF/MR portfolios. The employee serves as a team leader on information technology projects; provides policy, process, procedure, and technology advice; and offers support, guidance, and technical expertise to multinational committees, boards, and forums in support of U.S. efforts. The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance. Work may occasionally require travel, including overnight stays, and may require recall to duty. Employees may occasionally work outside normal duty hours; shift work, overtime, or irregular hours may be required. The position may require a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type. Education is not a qualification requirement.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
Must meet the IT Management Series, GS-2210 qualification standards and demonstrate the competencies of Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving.
At least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level, including using IT policies and plans to assess impacts of policy changes and emerging technology; applying multiple IT disciplines to manage IT program development, production, and deployment; and analyzing complex, unprecedented, interrelated issues involving effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements; one year at the GS-14 level is required for the GS-15 level where applicable.
Knowledge of technical support requirement development methods and approaches.
Knowledge of complex systems development life cycles, including documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, systems integration, and testing.
Knowledge of enterprise IT, cloud technology, architecture, network applications, and practices for sustaining and expanding an enterprise.
Skill in building and maintaining productive working relationships and coordinating with team members, clients, industry experts, executives, employees, and contractors.
Ability to gather and analyze information, draw conclusions, devise solutions, and present the process in briefings, papers, or reports.
Ability to communicate clearly and effectively orally and in writing.
Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight travel, and may be subject to recall to duty.

Responsibilities

Guide, coordinate, and monitor design, development, and testing activities to improve information systems and support a sound system release program.
Serve as a team leader in information technology projects.
Provide advice on policy, processes, procedures, and technology.
Provide support, guidance, and technical expertise to multinational committees, boards, and forums in support of U.S. efforts.
Advise on technical and management approaches to developing, producing, and deploying MPE for operational and intelligence commitments.