IT SPECIALIST (SYSANALYSIS)

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To provide Information Technology (IT) and senior communications advisory, planning, and project management services, and serve as an instructor, for the Air Operations Center (AOC) Weapon System (WS) Formal Training Unit (FTU).

Duties

Plans, designs, organizes, coordinates and supports AOC Weapon System baseline, C2 Weapon System Part Task Trainer (C2WCPTT), C4ISR systems, and mission assurance tools for AOC WS FTU integration. Interfaces with between 505 TRS, AOC WS Program Office, and other agencies to provide and oversee information exchange pertaining to activities for system acquisition, test and evaluation, fielding, training, and security matters. Plans, coordinates, and directs IT technical aspects for assigned tasks. Plans, organizes, coordinates, directs, and implements course development and instruction. Performs staff functions, manages technical projects and functions as senior technical advisor for contract and budget activities. Represents the AOC WS FTU in a variety of installation and functional area activities. Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: applying, advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to: Develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of computer systems throughout the organization; provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IT issues; make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important organization IT policies or programs. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Detailed knowledge and expertise on all current Air Force AOC Weapon System baseline; Air, Space, and Cyberspace training systems; and DO systems. Individuals must know current capabilities and limitations, current support plans, integration concepts, implementation plans, and agreements with other Air Force, Navy, Army, Joint, and Coalition agencies. Expert knowledge of Air Force training programs goals and objectives sufficient to apply new warfighting theories and new applications to issues; development of desired results; the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones; methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions related to actual events; and the relationship of the various command and control entities involved in the overall program planning and execution of military operations and evaluations. Expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the analysis, objective determination, program development, assessment, and improvement of joint, AF, and multinational warfighting doctrine and AOC training programs, to include project design, development, execution, and assessment services. Knowledge of financial control and budget systems; IT systems management, with an ability to execute projects within established financial and time constraints; and the planning, programming, and budgeting system (PPBS). Skill and ability to apply knowledge and experience in AOC training concepts; DO standards, architectures, and protocols (DIS, HLA); environment simulations; network technology; IA; multi-level security; and operational system evaluation. Ability to validate and prioritize C4ISR system software problem reports (SPRs), baseline change requests (BCRs), and documentation change requests (DCRs). Skill and ability to analyze complexities of existing technology and maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances, predict attainment of future requirements, review/revise/develop policy, develop and initiate plans for enhancements, and provide Wing/Group management decision-quality technical and cost analysis information to support informed judgments. Ability to validate and prioritize C4ISR system software problem reports (SPRs), baseline change requests (BCRs), and documentation change requests (DCRs). PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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. The resume/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. BASIS OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. 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. Other Information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.