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Air Force Civilian Service · 1 day ago

Architect, Product Management

San Antonio, TX

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level

$147K/yr - $195K/yr

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a full-time Information Technology Specialist (Architect/Chief Technology Officer) to work for Platform One. The role involves leading enterprise architecture and modernization strategy across cloud, cybersecurity, data, and AI/ML initiatives, while collaborating with senior leaders to drive digital transformation and next-generation technology adoption.

Aerospace

Work & Life Balance

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as the Information Technology Specialist (Architect/Chief Technology Officer)

Design, modernize, and elevate the next generation of mission-driven technology

Lead enterprise architecture and modernization strategy across cloud, cybersecurity, data, and AI/ML initiatives

Design scalable, secure, and resilient solutions that strengthen national defense missions

Collaborate with senior leaders, program offices, and cross-functional teams

Accelerate Zero Trust, digital transformation, and next-generation technology adoption

Champion innovation that drives measurable impact for warfighters, defense partners, and national security

Manage the internal relationship with information technology (IT) process owners supporting the service

Assist with the definition and agreement of operating level agreements (OLAs)

Drive complex, government-wide technology and technology policy initiatives from conception through implementation

Evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements

Identify cyber capabilities strategies for custom hardware and software development based on mission requirements

Use collaboration and technology to deliver digital services to users

Qualification

IaaSPaaSSaaSCloud computingCybersecurityAI/ML initiativesDigital product designAnalytical skillsProcess improvementRisk managementInformation assurance certificationIT acquisitionNetwork securityOrganizational leadershipInterpersonal skills

Required

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance

This is a Mission, Key, & Emergency Essential Position. Active Guard and Reserve personnel are not qualified

This position is designated by the Air Force as a testing designated position under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program and is subject to random drug testing

Extensive background, knowledge and experience in developing and implementing Infrastructure-as-a-Service (IaaS), Platform-as-a-Service (PaaS), Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) or Storage, Database, Information, Process, Application, Integration, Security, Management, Testing-as-a-Service

Knowledge of cloud computing deployment models in private, public, and hybrid environment and the difference between on-premises and off-premises environments

Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies

Knowledge of network design processes, to include understanding of security objectives, operational objectives, and tradeoffs

Knowledge of network access, identity, and access management (e.g., public key infrastructure [PKI])

Knowledge of network security architecture concepts including topology, protocols, components, and principles (e.g., application of defense-in-depth)

Expert of digital product design, organization structures, and structural relationships in support of digital service management

Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage digital service requirements and desired customer features; includes translating requirements into technical requirements use for design or presenting alternative technologies or approaches

Act as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully

Ability to plan and manage or review and recommend to the senior government officials, specific innovations (artificial intelligence, cloud services, systems, operating systems, policies, measures) causing significant impact to methodologies with government services or critical agency systems or programs

Expert analytical skills to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment of user needs and resource prioritization

Ability to drive complex, government-wide technology and technology policy initiatives from conception through implementation

Knowledge of DoD and Air Force policies and procedures, guidelines, directives and techniques related to software and technology system platforms

Extensive knowledge of personnel management, equal employment opportunity, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures

Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff) of a geographically separated organization (mix of in-office, teleworking, and fully remote personnel) through subordinate supervisors

Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization

Manage the internal relationship with information technology (IT) process owners supporting the service, assisting with the definition and agreement of operating level agreements (OLAs)

Expert knowledge of organizational process improvement concepts and process maturity models (e.g., Capability Maturity Model Integration (CMMI) for Development, CMMI for Services, and CMMI for Acquisitions)

Knowledge of integrating the organization's goals and objectives into the architecture

Knowledge of information technology (IT) acquisition/procurement requirements

Knowledge of the systems engineering process

Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)

Able to plan implementation strategy to ensure enterprise components can be integrated and aligned

Expert knowledge of specific operational impacts of cybersecurity lapses

Knowledge of supply chain risk management standards, processes, and practices

Knowledge of organization's enterprise information security architecture system

Ability to build architectures and frameworks

Knowledge of the enterprise information technology (IT) architectural concepts and patterns to include baseline and target architectures

Ensure acquired or developed system(s) and architecture(s) are consistent with organization's cybersecurity architecture guidelines

Knowledge of national and international laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles

Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities

Expert interpersonal skills and abilities including empathy to conduct substantial coordination by effectively communicating orally and in writing among a variety of organizations (e.g. Department of the Air Force, DoD and its agencies, and the Federal Government) and high-level managers and senior executives (e.g. general/flag officers, senior executive service civilians, chief executive officers of non-government organizations) to identify and integrate internal and external program issues

Manage the external relationship with information technology (IT) stakeholders, assisting with the definition and agreement of service level agreements (SLAs) or Memorandum of Understanding/Agreement (MOUs/MOAs)

Expert knowledge of emerging cultural, leadership, legal, regulatory, policy, ethics, organizational, process, and supporting technological improvements that transform and improve warfighter operational and supporting capabilities

Research and evaluate available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements

Identify cyber capabilities strategies for custom hardware and software development based on mission requirements

Ability to use collaboration and technology to deliver digital services to users, including the development of tools and other support forms to encourage the adoption of these digital services

This position is Acquisition Category IT, Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position

This position requires information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty

Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties

Employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually