IT Specialist (Plcypln/Entarch)

Air Force District of Washington • Joint Base Anacostia-Bolling, DC

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About The Position

Serves as a technical advisor to local installation information technology (IT) users in the area of policy and plans related to IT systems. The position analyzes requirements and develops plans to improve IT applications, advises functional users on IT plans and policy, supports contracting and budget preparation, and attends meetings and presents briefings.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be registered for Selective Service if male, as applicable.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)/Special Sensitive Security Clearance.
• Must achieve an appropriate Information Assurance Certification within six months of assignment.
• Must meet OPM qualification requirements for the General Schedule Information Technology Management Series, GS-2210.
• Specialized experience route: IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving, plus one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level (or equivalent). Experience must include applying IT principles and methods to assess business requirements; conducting feasibility studies and cost analyses; developing investment plans and recommending courses of action; and implementing acquisition and budgetary techniques to identify IT needs and recommend funding adjustments.
• Education route: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree in a qualifying field (including computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management), or a degree with at least 24 semester hours in an identified field and relevant application, system, or network development or adaptation.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for the GS-11 level when TIG applies.
• Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods; organizational policy and planning processes, missions, and objectives; budget processes, cost-benefit analysis, and performance data; and systems architecture, integration, and testing.
• Ability to analyze existing technology, review and develop policy, plan enhancements, provide technical and cost analysis through documentation and briefings, and stay current with technological advances to anticipate future requirements.
• Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.
• May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; overtime or emergency overtime may be required.
• May be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft; recall to duty may be required.
• Must comply with required drug testing and direct deposit requirements.

Responsibilities

• Analyze requirements and establish plans of action to improve IT applications.
• Serve as a plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology.
• Assist with contracting functions and budget preparation.
• Attend meetings and present briefings.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to eligible employees and their families; specific eligibility depends on position type.

What This Job Offers

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