IT Specialist (Sysanalysis/Inet)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Hill AFB, UT

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About The Position

The position serves as a system administrator for JWICS and manages information technology requirements associated with enterprise-wide IT systems, supplies, and services. It performs systems analysis and web application design through independent research and analysis of multi-source intelligence information and systems. The incumbent creates software designs aligned with system designs and project objectives, and produces source code implementing those designs. The role serves as the customer advocate for web applications, directs software developers and system administrators to meet customer requirements, and advises management on key web-based mission areas.

This is a GG-12 Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service, at the Full Performance work level. It is a term appointment not to exceed 24 months, which may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition. The position is special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to SCI or other specified sensitive intelligence information, a signed nondisclosure agreement, and initial and periodic short-notice drug testing. Information Assurance certification is a condition of employment: the employee must achieve Level 2 IAT certification within six months of assignment, unless waived, and maintain it for the duration of employment. The position is mission-essential, and temporary duty travel by military or commercial aircraft may be required.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Meet the IT-related experience competencies of attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Have experience and knowledge relevant to IT system servers and integration, performance tuning, test and evaluation, IT security, and project management.
• Knowledge of hardware and software protocols and technologies and tools related to electronic attack and defense of IT systems.
• Knowledge of IT methods, regulations, policies, products, and services sufficient to develop LAN security-compliant specifications and coordinate IT security awareness training.
• Knowledge of system software and systems development life cycles, including documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, data administration, integration, and testing.
• Knowledge of IT security requirements sufficient to develop and evaluate program documentation, including mission needs statements, operational requirements documents, support plans, specifications, and proposals.
• Knowledge of IT systems analysis and internet concepts, methods, and capabilities; network architecture and protocols; client/server technology; open systems; distributed computing; web publishing and web-enabled applications; information retrieval; and access and security safeguards.
• Skill applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve issues related to contract support, and modifying standard practices and techniques.
• Ability to troubleshoot, recover, adjust, modify, and improve systems; solve complex problems; minimize service interruptions; and maintain liaison with industry and other activities regarding current technology.
• Ability to develop web application software as part of a team in an agile development environment.
• Maintain current certifications and achieve Level 2 IAT certification within six months of assignment, unless waived; maintain the certification during employment.
• Be eligible for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information or other specified sensitive intelligence information and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Be registered for Selective Service, if required.
• Be able to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays, if required.
• Be able to travel on military and/or commercial aircraft for temporary duty assignments, if required.
• Federal employees must use direct deposit.
• A probationary period of one year or a trial period of two years may apply, depending on the position type; continued employment after that period requires written certification that it advances the public interest.

Responsibilities

• Perform systems analysis and web application design based on independent research and analysis of multi-source intelligence information and systems.
• Create software designs consistent with system design and project objectives, and produce source code implementing those designs.
• Advocate for customers of web applications and direct software developers and system administrators to meet customer requirements.
• Advise management on key web-based mission areas.
• Administer systems for JWICS and manage IT requirements associated with enterprise-wide IT systems, supplies, and services.
• Design, test, maintain, and integrate information systems and application software.
• Apply troubleshooting and recovery methods to resolve complex system problems and minimize interruptions in customer service.
• Perform application manager functions for commercial and government-produced software applications.

Benefits

• Federal employees receive access to a comprehensive benefits package for themselves and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Eligible selectees employed in a foreign area may receive foreign-area benefits such as living quarters allowance or government quarters, post allowance, and home leave, subject to approval.
• Eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, who are veterans with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more may receive disabled veteran leave.

What This Job Offers

• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed