INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT)

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command; California; Remote; USD 83,000 - 108,000; Full time

Job summary

Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command is seeking an Information Technology Specialist (CUSTSPT) to serve as the unit's day-to-day IT focal point for systems administration, network operation and maintenance, and IT security and system accreditation.

The ART will manage the unit's systems, ensure network performance, analyze reliability, and contribute to system documentation. Telework is eligible; travel and security clearance are required.

Responsibilities

• Serves as unit systems administrator and provides technical assistance regarding hardware, operating systems, and applications software.
• Manages the network connectivity and infrastructure provided by the host base to the tenant unit; maintains software and subsystem performance.
• Assures IT security and system accreditation; analyzes performance reports and prepares documentation.
• Supervises a small IT workforce and represents the unit in studies, reports, and system documentation.

Job description

INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (CUSTSPT)

• Hiring Agency: Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. ARTs are part of the regular career civil service and enjoy all the benefits granted to Federal employees in the competitive civil service.

Key Responsibilities

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Air Reserve Technician (ART) to serve as the unit's day-to-day focal point for systems administration, network operation and maintenance, and Information Technology (IT) security and system accreditation in the absence of the Commander. Duties: Serves as the unit systems administrator, providing technical assistance regarding hardware and operating systems and applications software.

Manages the network connectivity and infrastructure provided by the host base to the tenant unit. Ensures that network software and subsystems are maintained at a current and optimum performance level. Analyzes network computer/communications equipment and software reliability and utilization reports to identify and correct problem areas and to establish computer and telecommunications performance levels.

Serves as the information assurance protection specialist for unit IT resources and network. Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for a small workforce. Represents the tenant unit, participating in studies and preparing reports, recommendations and system documentation.

Requirements & Education

OTHER SIGNIFICANT FACTS: This is an Air Reserve Technician (ART) position. The incumbent is required to meet and maintain Air Force Reserve requirements. Work schedule will be aligned to allow incumbent to fully participate in unit training assemblies (UTA). The incumbent's regular assignments are ART duties; however, the incumbent may be assigned some non-ART duties, generally not to exceed 30 percent of total responsibilities.

The employee must obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance. This position requires the employee to occasionally travel away from the normal duty station. The employee must be willing and able to travel on military and commercial aircraft. The employee might be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S.

Department of Education must accredit education. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command, Department of the Air Force.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $82780 – $107620/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-05.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Transition' hiring path.