IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS)

Air Force Civilian Service; San Antonio (TX); On-site; USD 107,000 - 164,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

PCS Entitlements may be offered

Relocation/Recruitment Incentives may"

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service in San Antonio, TX seeks a Senior IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS) to lead enterprise-wide architecture for DAF Cloud and CE Enterprise AI initiatives. You will oversee cloud infrastructure, AI integration, and governance across DoD partners in a high-impact program.

The role requires top-level technical expertise, strong program management, and strategic planning alignment with PPBE processes. U.S.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of IT governance and requirements processes and techniques in carrying out project assignments.
• Knowledge of capital planning and investment management standards and processes, with focus on cloud infrastructure and AI integration.
• Mastery of IT principles, systems analysis, AI architectures, cloud environments, security principles and lifecycle management.
• Ability to plan, organize, and direct large-scale programs and communicate effectively with stakeholders.
• Ability to stay updated on technology advances, cloud services, AI adoption, and security aspects.

Responsibilities

• Lead planning, implementation, and execution of DAF-approved cloud infrastructure and CE Enterprise AI initiatives.
• Lead AI collaboration forum to synchronize enterprise AI efforts and coordinate use cases for governance routing.
• Direct cross-functional teams to define and prioritize functional/technical requirements across DoD partners.
• Manage AF Cloud environment and budget planning through PPBE process.
• Develop IT roadmaps, migration plans, and local policies for emerging technologies.
• Champion enterprise AI adoption through feasibility studies and business process re-engineering.
• Provide senior technical advisement for enterprise-wide architecture and system integrations.

Skills

IT governance & planning

Cloud infrastructure

AI integration

Stakeholder collaboration

Security & IA policies

Education

Bachelor's degree in Computer Science or Engineering

Job description

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 on behalf of the United States Air Force.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for one (1) Full Time, IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/SYSANALYSIS) position, NH-2210-04 (GS-14/15 Equivalency) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC), Air Force Installation and Mission Support Center (AFIMSC), in the Air Force Civil Engineer Center (AFCEC), Business Information Systems & Mission Support Directorate (CB), Business Systems Division (CBF), Business System Program Development Branch (CBFP) at Joint Base San Antonio-Lackland, TX. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with great benefits as well as the opportunity to impact the overall Air Force mission.
The announcement opens 27 October 2026. This position can be closed at any time.

• MPCN: 010069971M
• PCS Entitlements: May be offered
• Relocation/Recruitment Incentives: May be offered
• Telework: Situational Only
• Travel Requirement: Up to 25% Travel possible
• Retiring or retired members of the Armed Forces to positions in any DoD Component during the 180 days immediately following retirement may only be made in accordance with DoDI 1402.01 and may require a waiver for appointment prior to the 180 days from official military retirement.

This position has a typical 2026 salary range of $107,446- $164,301 (without locality).

Qualifications/Requirements

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Functional lead and consultant for enterprise-wide architecture, with a primary focus on the DAF Cloud environment and CE Enterprise AI implementation. Acting as the organization's foremost technical authority, this role provides program management and whole-of-government expertise to ensure DAF modernization mandates are met. To oversee the full lifecycle of these critical capabilities, the incumbent executes the following core responsibilities: (1) Lead the planning, implementation, and execution of DAF-approved cloud infrastructure and CE Enterprise AI initiatives across the organization. (2) Lead AI collaboration forum to synchronize enterprise AI efforts, advance installation challenges, prioritize data readiness, form Integrated Product Teams, and coordinate use cases for executive governance routing. (3) Lead cross-functional teams and stakeholder engagements to define, validate, and prioritize all functional and technical requirements across DoD and other government partners. (4) Manage AF Cloud environment and orchestrate IT capital planning, investment strategies, and capability portfolios to ensure strategic alignment and return on investment. (5) Develop comprehensive long- and short-range IT roadmaps, migration plans, and local policies to seamlessly integrate emerging technologies into current business processes. (6) Champion enterprise AI adoption by conducting feasibility studies, evaluating technological impacts, and driving business process re‑engineering efforts.(7) Provide expert technical advisement and high‑level systems analysis to guide enterprise‑wide architecture, system integrations, and IT governance processes. (8) Represent AFCEC at all levels as the primary technical authority in strategic discussions, working groups, and conferences with OSD, DoD, HAF, MAJCOMs, and industry partners. (9) Ensure the rigorous application of information security, architectural compliance, and information assurance policies across all managed cloud environments and AI systems. (10) Manage the financial planning and budgeting for specific cloud environment, aligning resources with strategic priorities through the Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) process. (11) Develop and present strategic briefings, reports, and other written products to senior leadership and key stakeholders to communicate the program’s information and strategic vision. (12) Champion continuous process improvement initiatives and the use of Agile development methodologies and Artificial Intelligence, collaborating with the multiple stakeholders to ensure the rapid and flexible delivery of solutions that meet evolving user and mission needs.

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays on occasion.
• Occasional travel away from the regular duty location may be required.
• Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position.
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• This position meets the professional exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.207).
• Required to file an OGE‑450, "Confidential Financial Disclosure Report", upon appointment, and annually thereafter in accordance with DODD 5500.7.

Recruitment Knowledges, Skills, And Abilities (ksa)

• Knowledge of IT governance and requirements processes and techniques, AFCEC missions and objectives, policy and planning formulation processes, and customer business processes and operations in carrying out project assignments consisting of several related tasks.
• Knowledge of capital planning and investment management standards and processes and skill in performing and understanding cost benefit analyses to make sound IT decisions, regarding cloud infrastructure and AI integration.
• Knowledge and mastery of a wide range of IT principles and systems analysis concepts and techniques, new and emerging information technologies (specifically AI architectures and cloud environments), security methods and principles and IT tools, methods, and techniques as well as life cycle management concepts, architecture processes, integration techniques, and testing methods.
• Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions of a large scale critical and complex program and communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to include collaboration with a wide range of stakeholders.
• Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances, cloud infrastructure and services, AI adoption strategies, and technology applications and related security aspects, and predict how management and customers collaborate to meet future capability requirements. Ability to analyze problems, identify and define goals and objectives, coordinate planning activities, and programs activities between organizational levels in order to develop comprehensive plans and continuously improve them. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relations which foster cooperation, awareness of individual differences, and teamwork.

Other Requirements/Significant Facts

For Information Technology (2210):
Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science, engineering, information science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited institutions. and Work Experience: Information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector with at least three year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS‑13 (NH‑02) that demonstrated experience in serving as senior IT specialist and consultant to senior management in support of organization wide IT policy, budget and plans for systems development, acquisition, installation, operation and maintenance; planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of the IT organization and reviewing policies, procedures, mission objectives and organization design for the staff; serving as the recognized authority in the analysis and direction of IT programs and issues; and in researching, interpreting, analyzing and applying operations and security guidance.
*Please provide college transcripts*
**Failure to submit a resume (up to two pages in length) will result in non‑consideration for this position**
U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age.