IT SPEC (PLCYPLN)

Air National Guard Units; Massachusetts; On-site; USD 101,000 - 132,000; Full time

Job summary

Air National Guard Units in Massachusetts seeks an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) to study and plan IT improvements, evaluate existing systems, and prepare cost analyses. The role involves coordinating policy development, budgeting, and technical guidance for IT initiatives within the Air National Guard.

The position requires developing capital investment plans, preparing justifications for funding, and interfacing with management on hardware and software requirements.

Responsibilities

• Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications.
• Evaluates existing systems and capabilities; initiates feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses.
• Prepares documentation and briefs management on hardware and software requirements.
• Develops system and program specifications and milestones for IT projects.
• Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to IT activities.
• Coordinates with project staff to ensure policies meet project needs.

Job description

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPEC (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number PDD1863000 and is part of the MA ANG 102nd IW, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Lt Col Brendan Simison at email; [e-mail].

Key Responsibilities

(1) Performs studies and establishes plans ot action tor improving the etticiency ot intormation technology applications. Performs studies covering the installation's information technology status. Evaluates existing systems and capabilities and initiates feasibility studies and cost benefit analyses to determine ways and means necessary to enhance mission performance.

From those studies, determines requirements and recommends a best course of action along with proposed alternatives. Evaluates the impact emerging technology will have on business needs and practices and takes into consideration the organization's financial and other resources while developing capital investment plans designed to meet changing IT needs of the organization.

Prepares justification for reprioritizing funding to support IT enhancements and persuades management to take a specific course of action. Prepares documentation and briefs management officials on specifics of requirements, both hardware and software, and outlines procedures to obtain and organize enhancements.

Produces system and program specifications and establishes milestones which include processing steps, program layouts, interrelationships, sequences, and internal logic. Establishes methods necessary to integrate new technology into existing architecture, identifying conflicting system interface problems, and developing solutions. Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities.

Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to Engineering and Installation IT activities. Continually assessing policy needs and interprets broad DoD, AF, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the area of responsibility.

Consults and coordinates with project staff from other organizations and agencies in developing, revising, interpreting, and modifying policies to ensure application of local activities meet project needs. Keeps abreast of changes in policy direction and assesses impact on organizational business requirements.

Conducts audits of IT system development to ensure applicable laws and regulations are complied with, all necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities. Reviews system documentation, configuration controls, and contractual aspects to determine compliance with applicable standards. Presents findings to program officials and makes recommendations for improvement where appropriate.

Authors Engineering and Installation policy to comply with management and organizational requirements. Develops migration plans for implementation of new technology. Assesses and identifies training needs that address activities where gaps in competency exist in either current or new technology. Develops training programs, or locates and recommends sources of training that ensure users can apply the best techniques in using IT.

Provides technical assistance to system users and contractors. Functions as a senior technical advisor on EI contract and budget activities. Plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets. Conducts extensive research and analytical studies and develops specifications, justifications, and economic analysis in support of selection and acquisition actions.

Prepares solicitation packages to include SOWs/PWS (statements of work/performance work specifications), technical evaluation criteria, bid schedules, etc., for contracts. Initiates, analyzes, coordinates, and incorporates recommended modifications to the solicitation package to ensure technical accuracy. Coordinates with Contracting Office to ensure completeness and legal sufficiency.

Serves as authorized representative of the Contracting Office with responsibility for providing technical oversight in the procurement of IT assets and services. Provides interpretation of technical provisions of contracts and recognizes differences between various vendors' bids. Formulates life cycle cost of IT resources and anticipated enhancements/ upgrades. Prepares justifications for long range funding submissions.

Conducts surveys of current architecture and infrastructure to determine the most cost effective methods of meeting organizational business requirements. Prepares cost analysis reports which provide management sufficient detail upon which to base decisions regarding allotment of resources. Prepares detailed budget proposals and financial plans for approval of higher-level management in support of defined business needs.

Persuades and influences management toward a specific course of action. Maintains liaison with the contracting office, budget office, and other staff functions involved in IT activities. Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

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

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $101375 – $131790/yr.

What security clearance is required?

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-09-26.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Fed Internal Search' hiring path.