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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (T32)

North Kingstown, Rhode Island, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Entry, Mid Level

$84K/yr - $109K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the Department of the Air Force, and they are seeking an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) to serve as a technical advisor for local base information technology and communications users. The role involves managing IT and communications projects, analyzing requirements for IT applications, and developing policies for IT systems.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the lead manager of IT and communications projects, acquisition and control of equipment and services at Flying Wing, tenants and geographically separated units if assigned

Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications

Analyzes existing and planned IT applications, both hardware and software, to determine current and future potential for enhancements

Based upon the organization's goals and objectives, an assessment of available resources, and extrapolation of cost benefit analysis data, recommends adjustments to IT priorities to meet changing business needs, program plans, goals and objectives

Coordinates results of analysis with impacted organizations to ensure compatibility with existing architecture and recommends proposals to reduce conflicts

Develops milestones and performs as point of contact throughout the various phases of projects until successfully concluded

Performs as plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology

Develops and interprets policy for administering IT systems

Assesses policy needs and reviews, revises, and develops policies to govern IT activities and presents recommendations to higher-level management

Where necessary, modifies established plans and policies in response to changes in legislation or other directives

Through feasibility studies, assesses impact of changes on current programs and recommends changes to existing plans to ensure compliance

This includes long range planning, and involves defining current and future business requirements

Analyzes IT system development as it relates to the organization and ensures policy and guidance are available for its use, that necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities

Plans and develops methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems

Performs work involved in developing, refining, and complying with telecommunications systems planning and policy direction including short- and/or long-range planning

Develops planning documentation, reviews requests for communication services, prepares budgetary justifications, coordinates the allocation of resources, designs networks/systems, prepares/reviews equipment and facility specifications, monitors/resolves technical communications problems, and/or conducts operational acceptance tests

May serve in a liaison capacity between contractors and wing officials to resolve a wide variety of conventional problems involving high value telecommunication systems

Develops implementing instructions

Implements IT and communications programs and special projects

Implements various IT and communications programs

Assists with contracting functions and budget preparation

Upon completion of feasibility studies and other projects designed to identify functional needs and changing business requirements for advancements in technology, prepares budgetary data for inclusion in financial plans in support of programs and projects

Based upon findings, recommends funding priority adjustments to meet new business needs

Conducts periodic analysis of projects and their funding for consistency with overall IT and communications architecture and infrastructure and how they contribute to meeting business requirements

Attends meetings and presents briefings

Participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees or special projects

Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives

Consults with base officials and working groups, customers and other organization personnel on IT and communications concerns

Performs other duties as assigned

Qualification

IT policy developmentTelecommunications systems planningFeasibility studiesBudget preparationCost analysisCommunication skillsTeam collaborationProblem-solving

Required

NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position

This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement

Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform

Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment

Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement

Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

Conducts travel to/ from offsite worksite(s) to perform assigned duties. This may include Operating Locations (OL) and/or Geographically Separated Units (GSU). Due to distances involved, travel may involve one or more overnight stays

Must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives

Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position

This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day

You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements, your organization, and its changing mission

For positions requiring the operation of motor vehicles, candidates must have a valid state driver's license for the state in which they live or are principally employed

For positions requiring a security clearance (Secret or Top Secret) the applicant must possess or be able to obtain a clearance within one year of appointment

THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM AND WILL BE REQUIRED TO OBTAIN AND MAINTAIN CERTIFICATION PER DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M

Military Grades: E3-E7

Your rank MUST be included somewhere within your resume

Compatible Military Assignments: For Dual-Status Technician positions service affiliation under Title 32 USC 709 is required. Military skill set is determined by AFSC/MOS requirements. Upon selection, individuals must be assigned to a compatible military AFSC/MOS in accordance with statutes and National Guard Bureau regulations and must obtain/maintain all requirements of the AFSC/MOS

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade. Specialized experience includes experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree

Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Education claim

If you are using Education to qualify for this position, you must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims

To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position. College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education, must be submitted in English