Information Technology Specialist - Air Force : Job Details

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the United States Air Force.The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for full-time Information Technology Specialist (NH-2210-03 and below) to work at the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center on Wright-Patterson AFB in Dayton, OH.Salary: GS5 step 1 to GS-13 Step 10 (equivalent to NH-02 and NH-03)Recruitment and relocation incentives may be authorized.Qualifications/Requirements:U.S. CITIZENSHIP• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise; employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance.• The employee must meet the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position.• The employee must meet the continuing acquisition education requirements IAW DoDI 5000.66 paragraph E2.2.8.In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act, 1978, employee may be required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs):Duty 1 - Plans, organizes, and/or directs cyber, IT, or information/knowledge management (IM) activities whichcomply with legal, regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs.Designs, develops, and manages systems that meet current and future business requirements and apply andextend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture. Establishes plans of action for improving the efficiencyand effectiveness of IT applications. Evaluates existing systems and capabilities then determines solutions usingIT to enhance mission performance. Evaluates the impact emerging technology will have on mission needs andbusiness practices. Ensures integration of cyber, IT, or IM programs and services and develops solutions tointegration/interoperability issues. Leads innovation and process improvement within the work center. Briefscybenhancements. Uses system and program specifications to establish milestones. Establishes methods tointegrate new technology into existing architecture, identifies conflicting system problems and their solutions.KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Duty 2 - Coordinates with program and project managers of other organizations and agencies in developing,operating, and modifying policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. Leadsmulti-disciplined teams to ensure mission completion. Represents the organization with higher levels ofmanagement and contractor organizations. Prepare and present briefings to senior management officials oncomplex/controversial issues. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with othercoordinating members, offices, or organizations within the AF or DoD and/or with outside organizations orcompanies.KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Duty 3 - Serves as senior technical advisor on cyber, IT, or IM activities. Stays abreast of changes in policydirection, keeping leadership informed of impacts on organizational requirements. Considers the organization'sresources while developing plans to meet changing cyber, IT, or IM needs of the organization. Makesrecommendations to leadership regarding reprioritization of resources to support cyber, IT, or IM needs andenhancements. Provides Contracting Office with technical oversight in the procurement of IT assets and services.Communicates complex technical requirements to non-technical personnel. Formulates life cycle cost of cyber, IT, or IM resources, prepares justification for funding submissions, provides leadership reports and proposedcourses of action in sufficient detail to support informed business decisions.KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Duty 4 - Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, or special IT projects.Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions withmanagement and user representatives. Consults with other officials and working groups, customers, and otherorganization personnel on IT concerns. Prepares reports encompassing long and short-range planning strategyrecommendations and presents briefings covering recommendations for acquisition or changes in businesspractices through enhanced IT use.KSA: 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please subscribe at www.Afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.” U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.#LI-DO1