IT Specialist

Duties This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Strategy and Policy Planner within the USTRANSCOM Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate. Develops IT/cybersecurity/data acquisition policies, and plans and/or advocates for changes in policy that support organizational initiatives or required changes/enhancements. Consults with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements and translates these requirements into technical solutions. Provides guidance to customers about applicability of information systems to meet business needs. - Coordinates, communicates, and integrates programs, ensuring alignment with the organization s enterprise priorities. Conducts activities or assists higher levels on challenging and innovative program developments with only general guidance on policy, resources, and planning. Provides the leadership, direction, and resources to acquire, develop, and defend superior information systems, and services for the Command s IT, cybersecurity, and data Programs of Record (PoR) that deliver timely and affordable capabilities to the warfighter. Requirements Conditions of Employment Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays. This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD-approved foundational and residential qualification for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held IAW DoDM 8140.03. A graduate degree in Information Technology or related field is highly desirable, but not required. Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Flexible Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Alternate work schedules are authorized. Recall to duty may be required. Overtime may be required. Work hours other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, may be required. Travel by regularly scheduled military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments may be required. The completion of Professional Military Education (PME)-intermediate Development Education (IDE) or Joint Professional Military Education I (JPME I) is highly desirable. Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606 Qualifications You may qualify at the NH 3 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Utilizing advanced analytical skills to perform cyber capability planning and deliver strategic business capabilities Establishing quantitative IT evaluation criteria used to analyze system data and develop hardware and software assessment studies Validating Information Technology requirements for compliance with Federal and DoD regulatory and statutory guidance - Developing and implementing IT governance policies and procedures. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional information Other Notes: Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification could result in removal from this position. Employee must meet continuing education and training requirements for IA certification. Failure to maintain the proper IA training could result in removal from this position. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: 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 Benefits 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 window Learn more about federal benefits . Review our benefits Eligibility 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 Evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences. 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 Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides