IT Specialist (Plcypln/Entarch)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command • Greater Pittsburgh Airport, PA

5d • Onsite

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a technical advisor to local installation information technology (IT) users in the area of policy and plans as related to IT systems. Duties include analyzing requirements and establishing plans of action for improving IT applications, serving as a plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology, assisting with contracting functions and budget preparation, and attending meetings and presenting briefings.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance.
• IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving
• At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent in other pay systems.
• Specialized experience includes: developing IT policies, strategic plans, and impact assessments to determine how policy updates will affect existing organizational programs; assessing IT business requirements across hardware and software systems by utilizing design, development, and system testing methods to evaluate technological advancements and policies; analyzing technical feasibility and conducting cost-benefit reviews to build investment plans and recommend viable courses of action with suitable alternatives; and managing organizational IT funding by evaluating acquisition requirements, utilizing budgetary techniques, and assessing financial statues to recommend adjustments to priority spending.
• Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
• Knowledge of organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.
• Knowledge of systems architecture, integration techniques and testing methods.
• Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, reviews, revises, and develops policy, initiates plans for enhancements, and provides management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.
• Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

Nice To Haves

• 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.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location.
• Travel may include overnight stays.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• If using education to qualify, transcripts must be submitted.
• Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment.
• An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
• Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program.
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) eligible applicants must submit specific documentation.
• 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.
• Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible applicants must submit specific documentation.
• Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible applicants must submit specific documentation.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

Responsibilities

• Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications.
• Performs as plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology.
• Assists with contracting functions and budget preparation.
• Attends meetings and presents briefings.

Benefits

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package.
• As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
• Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree