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IT Specialist (DATAMGT)

Defense Microelectronics Activity

McClellan, CAFull-time$99–153K/yrPosted 1 day ago

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Compensation
$99–153K/yr
Location
McClellan, CA
Schedule
Full-time
Work Authorization
Not specified

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Requirements

Credentials this posting asks for.

DAWIA Engineering And Technical Management Foundational Certification, required

Job overview

The IT Specialist (DATAMGT) serves as the primary technical expert and systems administrator for the organization’s data infrastructure. The role covers architecture, security, and lifecycle management, including Windows systems, Microsoft SQL databases, enterprise file storage, and backup and recovery systems. The position is part of the Department of Defense Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project and requires a DAWIA Engineering and Technical Management Foundational certification within 24 months of entry.

Skills & qualifications

RequiredNice to have

Skills

Windows Server Administration, requiredMicrosoft SQL Clusters, requiredEnterprise Data Storage, requiredEnterprise Backup Systems, required

Qualifications

One Year Specialized Experience, requiredDAWIA Engineering and Technical Management Foundational Certification, required80 Continuous Learning Points Every 2 Years, requiredSelective Service Registration or Exemption, requiredNegative Drug Test, required

Benefits

Relocation Assistance

Full job description

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Defense Microelectronics Activity. The incumbent serves as the primary technical expert and systems administrator responsible for the architecture, security, and life-cycle management of the organization's data infrastructure.

Duties

As a IT Specialist (DATAMGT) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: System Administration: Designs, builds and maintains (primarily Windows) systems, ensuring compliance with DoW standards and best practices, including patches and updates. Works closely with cybersecurity team on compliance, incidents, and investigations. Creates recommendations for system upgrades, updates and enhancements. Database Administration and Management: Designs, builds and maintains primarily a Microsoft SQL database environment in high availability configuration, ensuring database system meets stated SLAs. Enterprise File Storage Management: Designs, builds, maintains an enterprise level file storage management system Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Data Retention: Designs, builds, maintains test backup and recovery systems to meet DoW and DMEA guidelines, including for COOP. Creates methods and processes for identifying and adhering to data retention requirements. Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11 equivalent) or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector. Examples of creditable specialized experience include: Experience in a position covered by the DoD Cyber Workforce Framework (https://www.cyber.mil/dod-workforce-innovation-directorate/dod-cyber-workforce-framework) or equivalent. Building and Maintaining each of the following: Windows Server Administration, Microsoft SQL cluster, Enterprise Data Storage, Enterprise Backup System. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. How You Will Be Evaluated

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements. Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. Other Information

Other Notes: Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. The overall salary range listed above is provided for informational purposes as it represents the full range that is applicable to current employees in this occupation/grade; however, a selectee's initial pay is always set below the maximum rate of the range. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is not authorized, based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Agency's interest. Relocation and/or Recruitment incentive may be authorized if determined by the Hiring Manager to be in the best interest of the Agency. Telework is available in accordance with DOD Policy basis. Remote work is not authorized. ACQUISITION POSITION: This position requires a Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational level certification. Certification prior to hiring is not essential but must be accomplished within 24 months after entry into this position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu) DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Foundational level certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources. Re-employed Annuitant: If you have retired from civilian federal service and you are interested in employment as a re-employed annuitant, information can be found at: Reemployed Annuitants | DCPAS (osd.mil) Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

How this job compares

Set against the 269 open IT Specialist jobs on Olive Jobs, counted November 14, 2026.

Pay
  • This posting$99–153K/yr
  • California median$99–140K/yr21 salary ranges
  • US median$95–133K/yr216 salary ranges

This range's midpoint, $126K, is 5% above the California median midpoint ($120K) — in the middle half of IT Specialist salary ranges in California.

Openings
Olive Jobs lists 29 open IT Specialist jobs in California and 269 across the US. 4% of them nationwide are listed as remote or flexible.
Experience
This posting asks for at least 1 year of experience; IT Specialist postings that state a minimum ask for 1 year at the median (211 postings).
Education
26 of the 269 open IT Specialist jobs (10%) ask for a bachelor's degree or higher.

Counted across the open, public US postings on Olive Jobs on November 14, 2026. Figures based on too few postings are left out.

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