IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)

Defense Human Resources Activity; Seaside (CA); On-site; USD 122,000 - 197,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Secret clearance

Job summary

Defense Human Resources Activity in Seaside, CA seeks an IT Specialist (Policy and Planning) to lead IT policy development and planning across divisions. The position requires directing policy frameworks, ensuring information security, and guiding strategy from requirements gathering to roadmap finalization.

The role manages IT budgets, investment portfolios, and performance metrics, coordinating identity and benefits management initiatives, with telework eligibility and a Secret clearance

Qualifications

• Specialized experience required for the grade level; education substitutions are not allowed.
• Experience in IT policy and planning, budgeting, and portfolio management is expected.

Responsibilities

• Develop and implement IT policies and planning frameworks.
• Lead planning and execution across the product lifecycle.
• Manage IT budgets and investment portfolios.
• Coordinate IT policy across divisions with focus on identity/benefits management.

Skills

IT policy planning

Information security

Requirements gathering

Strategic planning

Oral & written communication

Problem solving

Tools

Performance measurement tools

Job description

• Hiring Agency: Defense Human Resources Activity

This position is part of the Defense Human Resources Activity, Defense Human Resources Activity.

Key Responsibilities

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021.

As a IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) at the GS-2210-13/14 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with the plans, policies, standards, and architecture that establish the framework for managing IT policy and planning applications.

Provide leadership and critically influence service delivery success by ensuring the rigorous application of information security assurance and integrating accountability for strategic policy plans. Lead the planning and execution throughout the product lifecycle, including gathering and prioritizing customer requirements, defining the vision, and finalizing the strategy roadmap.

Develop and maintain strategic plans, assess policy needs, prepare IT budgets, and manage IT investment portfolios to measure and evaluate system performance and total cost of ownership. Serve as a specialist for a wide set of policies, products, and services, providing methods for sharing information and using performance measurement tools to resolve IT workforce issues.

Coordinate IT policy and planning across multiple divisions and directorates with a particular focus on identity management and benefits management processes. Interact with internal and external customers, prepare and deliver oral and written communications, and provide problem-solving for technical, functional, and organizational challenges.

Requirements & Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Which agency is hiring for this position?

This position is with Defense Human Resources Activity, Department of Defense.

What is the salary for this position?

The posted pay range is $121785 - $197200/yr.

Is this position remote or telework eligible?

This position is eligible for telework.

What security clearance is required

This position requires a Secret security clearance.

What is the application deadline?

Applications close on 2026-11-15.

How many openings are available?

There are 2 openings for this position.

Who is eligible to apply?

This position is open under the 'Mspouse' hiring path.