Information Technology Specialist Circuit Provisioning PM

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 76,000 - 100,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service seeks an Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN) / Circuit Provisioning Project Manager to support AFNWC at Hill AFB near Layton, UT. You will oversee transport project management across Hill AFB, OLs, and GSUs, ensuring highly available, secure network transport.

The role requires coordinating with DISA and vendors, managing procurement docs (SOW/PWS), and maintaining detailed network diagrams and asset inventories. DoD security and APDP requirements apply.

Qualifications

• Hands-on IT project management experience overseeing transport provisioning and long-haul networks.
• Strong liaison capabilities with external stakeholders, including DISA, vendors, and base squadrons.
• Experience in project scheduling, resource planning, and risk mitigation for IT/telecom programs.
• Familiarity with encryption protocols and secure routing to manage secure transport deployments.
• Knowledge of procurement documentation (SOW/PWS) and contract packaging for transport services.
• Excellent communication and briefing skills for DoD leadership.

Responsibilities

• Lead transport project management and coordinate with external partners to ensure end-to-end connectivity.
• Plan and manage circuit provisioning, upgrade/decommissioning, and milestone tracking.
• Develop and translate requirements into SOW/PWS and contract documentation.
• Maintain comprehensive site-to-site network diagrams and asset inventories.
• Coordinate secure transport efforts for CCI/key material handling and risk assessments.

Skills

IT Project Mgmt

Stakeholder Liaison

Scheduling & Risk

Encryption & Networking

Procurement & Contracts

Clear Communication

Education

Computer-related degree

Job description

Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs, and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent, and ambition, the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities on behalf of the United States Air Force. OPENS: 18 AUGUST 2026 CLOSES: 1 SEPTEMBER 2026

• IMPORTANT**
• AFNWC requires the 2-page resume format for our job announcements. Please access this link to learn more about what to include in your resume: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
• Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience, education, and professional development is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors.
• The hiring manager will reject any illegible/unreadable resumes or resumes that do not comply with the 2-page limitation.
• Provide all academic degrees, professional military education, and any other professional certifications on your 2-page resume.

Air Force Civilian Service is currently seeking a full-time Information Technology Specialist (PLCYPLN) / Circuit Provisioning Project Manager to work in the Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC), Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) Systems Directorate at Hill Air Force Base near Layton, UT. This position is an NH-2210-03. The basic salary range for this position is $76,463 - $100,018 based on Value of Position (75), which does not include Hill AFB (17.06%) locality pay.

• Value of Position: If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated Value of Position, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention, and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist providing dedicated Transport Project Management and technical support. The incumbent will oversee, architect, and sustain all physical and logical connectivity avenues across Hill AFB, multiple Operating Locations (OLs), and Geographically Separated Units (GSUs), ensuring AFNWC maintains the highly available, resilient, and secure network transport required to execute its mission.

• Project Management & Stakeholder Coordination: Serves as the primary transport project manager and liaison. Actively collaborates with external Project Managers and specialists—including the Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Commercial Communications providers, and the 75th Air Base Wing Communications Squadron (75 SC)—to coordinate, provision, troubleshoot, and sustain end-to-end mission-critical base and long-haul connectivity.
• Circuit Lifecycle & Requirements Management: Plans, manages, and executes transport, circuit, and bandwidth requirements across the directorate. Oversees project timelines, coordinates milestone tracking for circuit provisioning, and manages the scheduled upgrade or decommissioning of communication lines to align with evolving mission needs and budget constraints.
• Acquisition & Procurement PM Support: Leads the planning and coordination of transport acquisition phases. Prepares and translates functional requirements into project documentation, including Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), technical evaluation criteria, and contract packages to procure circuit and transport services.
• Network Documentation & Integration: Project manages and maintains comprehensive, site-to-site network and circuit diagrams. Oversees a strictly controlled inventory of transport assets, long-haul circuits, and associated physical/logical connections, ensuring all documentation is accurate and ready for enterprise architecture reviews.
• Secure Transport & Cryptographic Management: Coordinates project efforts and account activities for secure network transport, ensuring Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI) and key materials are integrated, operated, and maintained appropriately. Advises senior management on risk levels, system security posture, and operational impacts of potential security or transport vulnerabilities.

SKILLS:

• Hands-on experience in IT Project Management, specifically managing circuit provisioning, long-haul transport, and tracking deployment milestones.
• Strong capabilities in external stakeholder liaison, with a proven ability to lead working groups and coordinate technical solutions with DISA, commercial communications vendors, and base-level communications squadrons (e.g., 75 SC).
• Knowledge of project scheduling, resource management, and risk-mitigation strategies for IT/telecom infrastructure programs.
• Familiarity with encryption protocols and secure routing technologies (e.g., IPSEC, AES, GRE, IKE, TACLANE) to project manage secure transport implementations.
• Knowledge of IT procurement regulations, contract documentation preparation (SOW/PWS), and supply chain risk management.
• Excellent communication, presentation, and briefing skills to translate complex circuit requirements into clear updates for senior DoD and civilian leadership.

REQUIREMENTS:

• U.S. CITIZENSHIP
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must meet DoDM 8140.03 qualification requirements within the required timeframe.
• This is a DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework (DCWF) position aligned to:
• Primary Work Role: 802 – IT Project Manager (Intermediate)
• Additional Work Role: 443 – Network Analyst
• Review the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs) for the Cyber Work Role, at https://www.cyberworkforce.mil/DoD-8140/8140-Dashboard/
• Employee must meet Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management "Practitioner" (Level 2) certification category within the required timeframe after appointment.
• A computer-related technical degree or comparable education, and experience are desired.
• Position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) and subject to random drug testing.
• Work may require occasional travel (approximately 20 days per year).