IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

WorkScoop; Many (LA); On-site; USD 78,000 - 101,000; Full time

Job summary

OH 121 Air Refueling Wing seeks a policy/planning IT Specialist to advise on IT and communications policy, coordinate telecommunications planning, and support long-range IT initiatives on a national guard base. The role requires evaluating requirements, developing action plans, and ensuring policy alignment with directives.

The appointed IT Specialist will provide technical assistance, address training needs, and maintain documentation while working within security and certification standards.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail and conscientiousness in technical work.
• Strong customer service mindset for internal base stakeholders.
• Clear oral communication to explain IT concepts to varied audiences.
• Problem solving and sound judgment in IT planning and policy contexts.

Responsibilities

• Plans IT and communications resources and develops action plans aligning with organizational goals.
• Advises on IT policy and guidance, ensuring compliance with directives and evolving requirements.
• Develops and coordinates telecommunications planning and policy to support base operations.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Job description

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number T59057P1 and is part of the OH 121 Air Refueling Wing, National Guard. The primary purpose of the position is to serve as a technical advisor to local base information technology (IT) and communications users in the area of policy and plans as related to IT and communications systems.

Open

Accepting applications Open 07/28/2026 to 09/28/2026.

Location

Rickenbacker AFB, OH.

Work Site Options

Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No. Relocation expenses reimbursed No.

Pay & Benefits

Salary $77,926 - $101,309 per year. Pay scale & grade: GS 11. Promotion potential None.

Work Schedule

Full-time. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment Type

Permanent.

Job Series

• 2210 Information Technology Management

Eligibility & Clearance

• Drug test No
• Security clearance Top Secret
• Financial disclosure required No

Announcement

Announcement number OH-13014651-AF-26-348-T5 Control number 878218500.

Eligibility for Applicants

National Guard and reserves. Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members. Open to current on-board permanent technicians/employees nationwide (SF-50 required).

Duties

• Information Technology Planning: Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT applications. Analyzes existing and planned IT applications, both hardware and software, to determine current and future potential for enhancements. Based upon the organization’s goals and objectives, an assessment of available resources, and extrapolation of cost benefit analysis data, recommends adjustments to IT priorities to meet changing business needs, program plans, goals and objectives. Develops project plans to meet those needs by identifying problem areas and considering a variety of possible solutions and alternatives. Analyzes existing systems to determine if enhancements are appropriate or if an entirely new system would be more cost effective. Analyzes plans and specifications, prepares justifications for new or enhanced information technology. Coordinates results of analysis with impacted organizations to ensure compatibility with existing architecture and recommends proposals to reduce conflicts. Develops milestones and performs as point of contact throughout the various phases of projects until successfully concluded.
• Performs as plans and policy advisor to functional users of information technology. Develops and interprets policy for administering IT systems. Assesses policy needs and reviews, revises, and develops policies to govern IT activities and presents recommendations to higher-level management. Where necessary, modifies established plans and policies in response to changes in legislation or other directives. Through feasibility studies, assesses impact of changes on current programs and recommends changes to existing plans to ensure compliance. This includes long range planning, and involves defining current and future business requirements. Analyzes IT system development as it relates to the organization and ensures policy and guidance are available for its use, that necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities. 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. This includes keeping abreast of the latest developments in technology and conducting feasibility studies to evaluate systems performance as it relates to the organization.
• Telecommunications Planning: Plans and develops methods, procedures, policies, and techniques concerning telecommunication systems. Performs work involved in developing, refining, and complying with telecommunications systems planning and policy direction including short- and/or long-range planning. Develops planning documentation, reviews requests for communication services, prepares budgetary justifications, coordinates the allocation of resources, designs networks/systems, prepares/reviews equipment and facility specifications, monitors/resolves technical communications problems, and/or conducts operational acceptance tests. May serve in a liaison capacity between contractors and wing officials to resolve a wide variety of conventional problems involving high value telecommunication systems. Develops implementing instructions.
• General IT and Communications Planning and Resourcing: Implements IT and communications programs and special projects. Implements various IT and communications programs. Updates documentation and maintains listings of all authorized equipment for assigned programs. Performs annual inventories. Performs special staff and/or feasibility studies and economic analysis. May serve on committees or planning groups concerned with future systems, plans, and policy.
• Assists with contracting functions and budget preparation. Upon completion of feasibility studies and other projects designed to identify functional needs and changing business requirements for advancements in technology, prepares budgetary data for inclusion in financial plans in support of programs and projects. Based upon findings, recommends funding priority adjustments to meet new business needs. Conducts periodic analysis of projects and their funding for consistency with overall IT and communications architecture and infrastructure and how they contribute to meeting business requirements.
• General IT and Communications Planning and Resourcing: Updates documentation and maintains listings of authorized equipment for assigned programs. Performs special staff and/or feasibility studies and economic analysis.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (T59057P1). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp

Requirements

Conditions of employment:

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Conducts travel to and from offsite worksite(s) from the normal work area to perform assigned duties. Due to distances involved, travel may involve one or more overnight stays.
• Must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance of the position.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• THIS POSITION CONDUCTS INFORMATION ASSURANCE FUNCTIONS. THE INCUMBENT SHALL COMPLY WITH THE REQUIREMENTS OF THE CERTIFICATION PROGRAM. CERTIFICATION REQUIREMENTS ARE OUTLINED IN DOD INSTRUCTION 8570.01-M
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE

One year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Education

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your educational claims. To receive credit for education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the education requirements for this position.

Additional information

U.S. Male, born after 12/31/1959, must register under the Military Selective Service Act.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.

Agency contact information

Keith Brandt

Phone [phone]

Email [e-mail]

Address OH 121 Air Refueling Wing

7370 Minuteman Way

Columbus, OH 43217

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