COMPUTER ASSISTANT (TITLE 32)

Army National Guard Units; Peoria (IL); On-site; USD 62,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Army National Guard Units is seeking a Computer Assistant (TITLE 32) at the Illinois National Guard facility in Peoria. The role focuses on administering and maintaining the ALE-P platform, guiding users in daily operations, and serving as the liaison between the AASF and external support offices.

Major duties include monitoring data integrity, restoring data, creating database inquiries, managing user access, and training personnel on system changes to ensure readiness and secure data handling.

Qualifications

• Experience required; education cannot substitute for experience in this occupational series and grade.
• No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this position.

Responsibilities

• Monitor database files from external sources to ensure data integrity and applicability.
• Restore deleted data files as necessary and use SOPs in case of ALE-P failure.
• Create database inquiries to access local information stored in the ALE-P.
• Assign, secure, store, and maintain user IDs, passwords and access controls.
• Troubleshoot common laptop issues and assist users; train personnel on ALE-P changes.
• Ensure data is entered into the system through the LAN and safeguard data against unauthorized disclosure.
• Maintain unit parameters and aircraft/weapon systems authorization files for readiness accuracy.
• Coordinate data exchange between aircraft laptops and LAN computers to maintain data integrity.
• Oversee timely exchange of maintenance, supply and operational data.

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a COMPUTER ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), Position Description Number D1074000 and is part of the IL AASF 3, National Guard.

Key Responsibilities

As a COMPUTER ASSISTANT (TITLE 32), GS-0335-9, you will administer and maintain the Aviation Logistics Enterprise-Platform (ALE-P) at the Army Aviation Support Facility (AASF) and provide guidance to users in the daily operation and maintenance of the ALE-P and serve as the point of contact between the AASF and external supporting organizations (e.g., Combat Service Support Automation Management Office AVCRAD, National Guard).

Major Duties - This is not an all-inclusive list: Monitor database files from outside sources (e.g., inspection master files, component master files and reportable item files) to ensure data integrity and applicability Restore deleted data files as necessary and utilize Standing Operating Procedures (SOPs) in the event of ALE-P failure Create database inquiries to access local information stored in the ALE-P.

Assign, secure, store, and maintain user IDs, passwords and controls individual and group access to the ALE-P. Troubleshoot common or recurring problems experienced by laptop users. Assist AASF users in preparing locally designed reports. Prioritize work and necessary repair actions to ensure operating systems function correctly. Train or work with personnel on ALE-P changes and procedures.

Ensure data and data files are accurately entered into a system through the Local Area Network (LAN). Provide advice and recommendations for using and safeguarding ALE-P data and resources against unauthorized disclosure, modification, access, use, destruction or denial of service. Maintain and update unit parameters and aircraft/weapon systems authorization files to ensure calculated readiness rates are available.

Create local modifications to the Standard Army Management Information Systems (STAMIS) system; modifications within and among systems are created to provide for the communication of data between testing platforms and the STAMIS system. Work with multiple operating systems with guidelines that are not always specific or may not exist. Monitor the transfer of data between aircraft laptops and LAN computers to ensure data integrity is maintained; monitor data back-up systems.

Ensure the timely and accurate exchange of maintenance, supply and operational data between individual aircraft laptop computers and the LAN.

Requirements & Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone. No substitution of education for experience is permitted for this occupational series and grade.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Army National Guard Units, Department of the Army.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $61722 – $80243/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Confidential security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2027-10-01.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Nguard' hiring path.