IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Air Force Civilian Service; Oklahoma City (OK); On-site; USD 90,000 - 138,000; Full time

Job summary

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking a Full-time IT Specialist to drive IT/OT modernization for AFMC, with possible duty locations at Hill AFB, Robins AFB, or Tinker AFB. The role emphasizes strategic capability studies, policy alignment, and program oversight.

Applicants must obtain and maintain a security clearance and APDP certification, and must submit SF50 and supporting documents. The position offers a federal pay range and benefits.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.
• Understanding policy and planning formulation processes and IT policies.
• Knowledge of budgetary processes and cost-benefit analysis for IT requirements.
• Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.
• Ability to analyze existing technology and provide informed policy and cost analysis.
• Ability to stay current with technological advances and future needs.

Responsibilities

• Provide end-to-end project management oversight for technology modernization.
• Oversee contracts and budget activities to align acquisitions with long-range digital goals.
• Represent the organization at executive forums and inter-agency meetings with high-level briefings.

Skills

IT principles

Policy planning

Budget analysis

System architecture

Technical assessment

Future tech awareness

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.