IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Click on "Expand Additional Information" below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: to perform lifecycle management of AFOSI enterprise-wide cybersecurity projects to include design, test, analysis, sustainment, and other activities.

Area of Consideration limited to one of the following employing Departments or Agencies: AF Audit Agency AF Cost Analysis Agency AF Elements AF Inspection Agency AF Legal Operations Agency AF Medical Readiness Agency AF Office of Special Investigations AF Operations Group AF Program Executive Office AF Public Affairs Agency AF Review Boards Agency AFELM and Other Dod Entities DoD Cyber Crime Center HQ AF Flight Standards Agency HQ USAF and Support Elements You MUST submit a copy of your latest SF 50 reflecting your current duty information, i.e., item 46, "Employing Department or Agency". In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes applying a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, testing, and applications, both hardware and software sufficient to assess the organization's IT business requirements and guide management toward a specific course of action. Experience with organizational acquisition requirements, budgetary techniques, and financial status sufficient to identify needs and recommend adjustment of IT funding priorities. Experience with agency's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions, goals, and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of IT concepts, principles, methods, advancement, policies, and practices in related technical areas; such as IT system performance tools and techniques; IT system testing and evaluation, enterprise architecture, and cyberspace security; and ability to provide expert advice, guidance, and oversight for the execution of command and subordinate unit cyberspace activities. 2. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its mission and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans. 3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements. 4. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgements. 5. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advancements and predict how management can meet future requirements. 6. Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, clearly and concisely, and with technical accuracy to a wide range of audiences at various levels throughout the Air Force, DoD, other Federal agencies, and private industry. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.