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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

Information Technology Specialist Branch Chief, SWAC

Colorado Springs, Colorado, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid Level

$91K/yr - $141K/yr

The United States Space Force is seeking an Information Technology Specialist Branch Chief for the Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC). This role involves overseeing IT project management and network operations, ensuring the security of internal information systems, and aligning technology strategies with the Department of the Air Force's requirements.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serves as the directorate's plans and programs subject matter expert, with emphasis on IT project management, system's administration, and network operations

Oversees the day-to-day technical aspects of internal networked information systems security to include acquisition, configuration, deployment, and maintenance supporting the SWAC's internal information systems security requirements

Advocates for early technology support in the development of acquisition strategies, performs technical assessments, establishes technical standards, transitions and integrates technologies, provides technology planning oversight of contractor and other government personnel, and reviews program technical execution

Individuals ensure the technology road map and information technology strategic plan aligns with Department of the Air Force specific requirements

Qualification

Information systems securityIT project managementNetwork operationsInformation security architecturesData dissemination architecturesProgram planningBudget cyclesAdvising senior leadersOral communicationWritten communicationProblem-solvingTeamworkRelationship building

Required

Must be a U.S Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance with SCI eligibility

May be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise

This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing

May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis

May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments

Employee is in a designated position that requires consent and thereafter be subject to and successfully complete, an initial, periodic and random counterintelligence (CI)-scope polygraph examination as a condition of employment

Physical Required: Condition of employment

Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 20 days per year

This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed 'unscheduled telework'

This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held

Knowledge of information systems security and technical operations

Knowledge of information security architectures and operations

Ability to develop and evaluate information systems security and data dissemination architectures for networked applications

Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately

Ability to identify problems, develop timely, economical and innovative solutions

Ability to plan and organize work as well as work effectively as a team member

Knowledge of information systems security program planning and budget cycles

Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time parameters

Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives

Ability to advise senior leaders regarding information system security requirements and processes

Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written, and present briefings to senior leaders, Air Staff and equivalent counterparts

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed "unscheduled telework".

This is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held.