IT Specialist (Plcypln/Entarch)

U.S. Air Force Academy•Air Force Academy, CO

About The Position

The position serves as a technical advisor to local installation information technology (IT) users on policy and plans related to IT systems. It analyzes requirements and establishes plans to improve IT applications, advises functional users on IT plans and policies, assists with contracting functions and budget preparation, and attends meetings and presents briefings. The position requires U.S. citizenship, the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance, and completion of Cyberspace Qualification within 9–12 months of employment. It may require work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and holidays; shift work and emergency overtime; recall to duty; and occasional travel away from the normal duty station, potentially with overnight stays. Employees are subject to pre-employment and random drug testing and may serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period, depending on appointment type. Applicants must meet the OPM qualifications for the GS-2210 Information Technology Management Series. Qualification may be based on at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-09 level or equivalent, or on qualifying graduate education in specified fields. Merit promotion applicants must also meet applicable time-in-grade requirements, including one year at GS-09 for GS-11. Applicants using education to qualify must submit transcripts, and foreign education must be shown to be equivalent to U.S. education.

Requirements

U.S. citizenship is required.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
Must meet the OPM Qualification Standards for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210.
Must demonstrate the competencies of Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving through IT-related experience.
Experience qualification: at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade level (GS-09) or equivalent, including IT policy and strategic planning, impact assessments, evaluating IT business requirements and technology, technical feasibility and cost-benefit analysis, investment planning, and managing IT funding and acquisition requirements.
Education qualification: a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree; three full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree; or a qualifying degree with at least 24 semester hours in specified fields and required development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.
Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-09 is required for GS-11 consideration.
Must obtain Cyberspace Qualification within 9–12 months of employment.
Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing.
Male applicants must be registered for Selective Service.
May be required to work outside normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, or holidays; shift work and emergency overtime may be required.
May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, including overnight stays, and may be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft or vehicle.
Must submit transcripts when using education to qualify; foreign education must be documented as equivalent to conventional U.S. education.
Applicants must clearly identify duties, responsibilities, and weekly hours for part-time or unpaid experience claimed.

Responsibilities

Analyze requirements and establish plans of action for improving IT applications.
Advise functional users on information technology plans and policies.
Assist with contracting functions and budget preparation.
Attend meetings and present briefings.