IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS)

U.S. Air Forces Europe; Ramstein-Miesenbach; On-site; EUR 80,000 - 107,000; Full time

Job summary

U.S. Air Forces Europe (HQ USAFE/A6) is seeking a Contingency Information Technology specialist to support theater-wide C4I contingency and exercise system requirements.

The role includes planning, budgeting inputs, and serving as a technical advisor on communications and computer systems within the AF and DoD information networks. The position requires DoD clearance eligibility, readiness for temporary or travel obligations, and adherence to overseas program regulations.

Qualifications

• Experience demonstrating attention to detail, strong customer service, oral communication and problem solving.
• One year at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent) with IT-related experience and understanding of IT principles, design, testing and applications.

Responsibilities

• Evaluates and analyzes theater-wide C4I contingency and exercise system requirements.
• Plans and directs implementation to ensure interoperability between C4I systems in USAFE.
• Supports crisis action, deliberate and contingency planning as part of Adaptive Planning Process.
• Prepares inputs to C4I budgets and contracts for short-range and long-term programming.
• Represents A6 as a communications-computer systems advisor in meetings, panels and conferences.

Skills

Attention to detail

Customer service

Oral communication

Problem solving

IT principles & policy

Systems interoperability

C4I knowledge

Job description

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a Contingency Information Technology specialist for HQ USAFE/A6.

Duties

1. Evaluates and analyzes USAFE theater-wide C4I contingency and exercise system requirements and performs Staff Action Officer technical support for the European Deterrence Initiative (EDI) Branch.
2. Plans and directs implementation efforts to ensure interoperability between C4I systems installed within USAFE.
3. Performs crisis action, deliberate and contingency planning support as part of Adaptive Planning Process.
4. Prepares inputs to USAFE theater C4i systems budgets and contracts required for short range execution and long-term programming.
5. Represents A6 as a communications-computer systems technical advisor and expert in the assigned area of WFHQ, Air Force, DOD, and Federal information technology committees, meetings, ad hoc work groups, boards, panels, conferences and seminars.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a OCONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• PCS Cost will be paid by the gaining unit
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Employee must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use. AFI44- 107 dtd April 2010

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 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes: Applying a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, testing and applications, both hardware and software sufficient to assess the organization's IT business requirements and convince management toward a specific course of action; perform feasibility studies, cost analysis review, develop investment plans, and recommend a best course of action along with suitable alternatives; apply systems architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods sufficient to conduct feasibility studies.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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):

1. Knowledge of deployment and organizational concepts of the supported C-MAJCOM units in addition to technical equipment or systems
2. Knowledge about the various kinds of communication systems and equipment deployed among the units, planned replacements, order of deployment, logistical support, numbers and kinds of personnel required to support systems, etc.
3. Knowledge of technical telecommunications and information management methods and deployable communications
4. Ability to analyze complexities of existing communication technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for staff action and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.
5. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare communications policies and plans.
6. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements
7. Ability to analyze interrelationships between pertinent components of C4I, NATO and partner nation systems.
8. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing to fully coordinate activities with management officials and other required support agencies

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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Important Overseas Information:

Applicants interested in applying for overseas locations please click here to review important information regarding the exceptional family member program.

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.

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.

Incentives

Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.

Disabled veteran leave

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.

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