INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) - U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide

Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Intelligence Information Technology (IT) Planner and Programmer, responsible for planning, directing, organizing, exercising control over resources and Special Programs budget execution across SPOC's ISR enterprise. Responsibilities Duty 1: Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the Command's Intelligence IT resources. Duty 2: Serves as the Directorate's senior IT Specialist. Duty 3: Defines contract requirements. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include having practical knowledge of a wide range of IA, RMF, and ATO requirements for certification and accreditation; network operations and protocols; system architecture, integration techniques, systems testing and evaluation; and performance management methods sufficient to implement and coordinate activities designed to ensure systems and network protection, and restore IT systems, services, and capabilities. Knowledge of SCI information and intelligence material on all AF JWICS and cryptologic mission systems and networks. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private Sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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. Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, new and emerging products and services (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology, and firewalls), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerabilities, and implementing mitigating improvements. 2. Knowledge of IA, RMF and ATO requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and protocols, system architecture, integration techniques, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews for installed systems or networks and assess and advise on new revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of accreditation reviews. 3. Knowledge of DoDM 8140.03, Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 503, policies and governance for DoDIIS, AFJWICS. 4. Knowledge of the full range of planning, programming, budgeting and execution principles and techniques from an USSF or FLDCOM level. 5. Knowledge of the full range of regulations, instructions, policies, processes, and procedures corresponding to getting requirements on contract. Experience with assisting contracting teams in requirements development, preparing Independent Government Cost Estimates (IGCEs), developing Performance Work Statements/Statements of Work/Statements of Objectives (PWS/SOW/SOO). 6. Experience with executing Contracting Officer Representative (COR), Assistant COR (ACOR), Contracting Officer Technical Representative (COTR), or Technical Point of Contact (TPOC) duties and responsibilities, including but not limited to, conducting Technical Evaluations of contractor proposals, Source Selection, and developing quality assurance surveillance plans (QASPs). 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. Education Additional Information 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. 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. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis. 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.