IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Air Force Civilian Service; Layton (UT); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Relocation incentives

Student loan incentives

Retention incentives

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) seeks a civilian IT Specialist to lead IT/OT architecture modernization and policy-driven planning. This role ensures secure, data-centric digital infrastructure and drives enterprise-scale technology initiatives across AFMC and AFSC leadership.

The position requires security clearance, APDP certification, and expertise in policy formulation, budget analysis, and complex IT architectures.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
• Knowledge of policy and planning formulation processes.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and cost-benefit analysis for IT requirements.
• Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.
• Ability to analyze tech complexities and provide cost/technical analyses in writing and briefings.
• Ability to stay current with tech advances and anticipate future needs.

Responsibilities

• Conduct capability studies and design action plans to optimize legacy apps and boost efficiency.
• Evaluate policy requirements to implement localized IT/OT procedures.
• Serve as senior technical advisor and provide end-to-end project management for technology modernization.
• Oversee contracts and budget activities to ensure alignment with long-range digital goals.
• Represent the organization at executive forums and inter-agency meetings with briefings on future strategies.

Skills

IT principles & concepts

Policy & planning formulation

Budget analysis & cost-benefit

System architecture & testing

Technical analysis & documentation

Awareness of technological advances

Education

APDP Certification

Job description

This position is open exclusively to current Dept of War (DoW) federal employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration. Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Fund . The Air Force Sustainment Center is looking for a Full-time IT Specialist PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) (NH-2210-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the AFSC Staff/A6O office. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This position may be filled at Hill AFB in Layton Utah, Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA or Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK. To be considered for a specific location, please submit to the job posting at that location on the AFCS site. This job may close at any time! Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized. 2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality Job Open Date: 9/10/2026 Job Close Date: 9/23/2026 Who may Apply: current Dept of War (DoW) federal employees

The AFSC/A6 Cyberspace and Information Technology (IT) Directorate serves to deliver the foundation for a secure, digital and data-centric AFSC to drive enterprise digital integration. Within this directorate, this position spearheads the modernization of IT/Operational Technology (OT) architecture by guiding the implementation of advanced Digital Depot IT/OT solutions.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive capability studies and designing strategic action plans to optimize legacy applications and boost operational efficiency. Additionally, this role evaluates complex policy requirements to author and implement localized procedures governing secure IT/OT convergence. Serving as A6's senior technical advisor, this position provides end-to-end project management oversight for technology modernization initiatives, overseeing contracts and budget activities to ensure acquisitions align with long-range digital infrastructure goals. Finally, this role represents the organization at executive forums and inter-agency meetings, delivering high-level briefings to align stakeholders on future technology strategies.

Requirements

• Obtain & maintain a security clearance
• Obtain and maintain APDP Certification
• Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):
• 1. Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
• 2. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.
• 3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.
• 4. Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.
• 5. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.
• 6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

Resume

RESUME: 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 is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.