INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Company: Department of The Air Force
Location: Arlington
Posted on: September 4, 2024

Job Description:

DutiesIn a Career Broadening capacity, ensures IT system plans support and enable business strategy and business transformation initiatives.In a Career Broadening capacity, plans, organizes and directs the evaluation, review, analysis, and assessment of solutions to a variety of complex programmatic information technology architectural and acquisition problems, issues, and studies.In a Career Broadening capacity coordinates with organization-level portfolio managers, system program managers and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) IT compliance subject matter experts to ensure systems and investments comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies.In coordination with senior stakeholders both inside and outside the AF/A4 organization, develops and continually improves IT governance and service strategy development processes to ensure effective and efficient review and approval of candidate investments.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentU.S. Citizenship is requiredMobility agreement must be signedMust be able to obtain and maintain a SECRET security clearanceIf authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPCZ and are centrally funded.Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environmentTEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competitionPosition may be subject to random drug testingTravel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDYEmployee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidaysCompletion of a bachelor or advanced degree in STEM or cyber-related discipline is highly desired.Completion of grade-appropriate Professional Military Education is highly desired. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions.Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) (opm.gov)SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.ANDOne year of specialized experience which includes experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-13 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service.FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG)REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. 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:1. Comprehensive knowledge of and the ability to apply laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to ITcapital planning and investment controls for business systems.2. Knowledge and experience with strategic planning methods, concepts, strategy development and performancemanagement as they relate to IT service delivery.3. Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, andimplementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems.4. Knowledge and experience with conducting business case analysis and evaluating project proposals againstfinancial and non-financial factors. Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationPCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 monthsDefense National Relocation Program is authorizedDirect Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for substantially all of the increased tax liability resulting from the 2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here. Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond transferred for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here. Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this job.Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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