USAJOBS · 4 months ago
IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
Quantico, Virginia, USA
Full-time
Onsite
Mid, Senior Level
$121K/yr - $157K/yr
1+ years expThe Department of the Air Force is seeking an IT Specialist to manage enterprise-wide cybersecurity projects. The role involves lifecycle management including design, testing, analysis, and sustainment of these projects to support mission needs.
ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency
No H1B
Security Clearance RequiredU.S. Citizen Only
Responsibilities
AFOSI lead for managing enterprise-wide cybersecurity projects which require analyzing complex operational, strategic, and tactical processes associated with requirements for enterprise requirements, questions, or conditions relative to developing and sustaining command information systems
Analyzes, develops, and maintains OSI enterprise-wide contemporary cyberspace systems to support mission needs
Establishes and oversees Quality Assurance (QA) requirements for contractor delivered AF OSI enterprise-wide cyberspace systems and services
Conducts strategic planning for AFOSI enterprise-wide cyberspace system expenditures to equip the AFOSI agents and professional staff with the tools required to improve organizational performance, enhance preparedness, and meet mission requirements
Qualification
Required
U.S. Citizenship Required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
Drug testing position; must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing
Must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative
May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft
May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime and may require occasional 12 hour shifts
Must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance (IA) Certification within six months of assignment. A waiver of the six month requirement may be granted. Failure to receive proper IA certification may result in removal from this position
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: 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
Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its mission and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans
Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements
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
Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advancements and predict how management can meet future requirements
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
Benefits
Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
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