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INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/DATAMGT)

Scott AFB, Illinois, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$109K/yr - $142K/yr

1+ years exp

The United States Air Force is seeking an Information Technology Specialist to serve as a command headquarters level senior information security system manager. The role involves planning, developing, documenting, implementing, and modifying system support for the Electronic Flight Bag, utilizing Air Force non-rated aviation experience.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Applying Air Force military non-rated aviation and technical information technology (IT) experience, analyzes, develops, and evaluates detailed plans, goals, and objectives for long-range implementation of assigned major command programs

Documents EFB planning, programming, and policy decisions in appropriate formats to meet Air Force and MAJCOM IT requirements

Using AF military non-rated aviation experience, actively participates in strategic planning to improve organizational direction and focus using strategic planning tools and techniques, and acts as senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities

Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s)

Qualification

IT managementSystems analysisNetwork infrastructureProject managementCybersecurity principlesSystem architectureCustomer serviceOral communicationAttention to detailProblem solving

Required

U.S. Citizenship Required

Males must be registered for Selective Service

AF military non-rated Air Force aviation and IT experience is critical to the successful performance of the work

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)

This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing

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: a broad range of project management, systems analysis, and IT skills used to lead major technology initiatives

Strong grounding in management and organizational practices, along with extensive experience in planning, programming, and budgeting processes

Deep understanding of network infrastructure, communications systems, internet technologies, and system architecture to assess and enhance system performance and integration

Knowledge of a wide range of IT and cyber principles, concepts, and methods, in addition to qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as, mission and flight operations, tactical airlift, deployment, mobilization, exercise, flying training systems both manned and unmanned, rescue, foreign military sales, PPBS, acquisition, special operations, or similar operations

Knowledge of Air Force and command program goals as relates to IT advances, policies, and plans, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events

Knowledge of the application of Air Force military non-rated aviation, and IT and cyber expertise as it applies to system architecture, integration, and testing of assigned programs and weapons systems related to MAF EFB

Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive studies regarding IT and the relation to MAF programs and weapon systems; and preparing solutions to especially broad, important, and severe military operational and contingency areas

Ability to plan, organize, and lead others in studies or projects and to negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures, and focused on infusing IT and addressing cyber vulnerabilities

Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships

Benefits

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.