Supervisory IT Specialist (NH-2210-04)
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Supervisory IT Specialist (NH-2210-04) is looking to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at Wright-Patterson AFB, OH.
This position can close at any time.
Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.
VoP (Value of Position): 100
Qualifications/Requirements
Mission/Purpose: The Cyber Integration Division (OZI)/Center Information Technology Office (CITO) supports AFLCMC organizations and staff worldwide which consists of 26,000 employees across 63 geographic locations, 16 Directorates, and 10 Program Executive Office (PEOs) charged with the research, development, acquisition, and sustainment of Air Force systems. The CITO is responsible for overseeing AFLCMC IT/Cyberspace Operations and Support (COS) human capital management, IT portfolio management, IT capital planning and investment control of IT systems and applications, managing unique IT requirements such as software applications, ensuring compliance with Federal law and policies; and delivering IT solutions to satisfy business needs across AFLCMC. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor providing planning, directing, organization, and exercising control over employees.
Major Duties
- Directs, leads, plans, organizes, and manages Cyberspace, Information Technology (IT), and Knowledge Management (KM) programs and activities. Leads provision of essential Cyber, IT, and KM services for and directs operational support to a very large organization (typically a host Wing or installation). Makes major recommendations comparable to authorizing significant internal and external program and policy issues affecting the overall organization. Recommends restructuring, reorienting, and/or recasting of immediate and long range goals, objectives, plans and schedules to meet substantial changes in legislation, program authority and/or funding. Provides major recommendations to determine which projects or programs segments to be initiated, curtailed, or dropped. Makes major recommendations on resources to devote to particular programs, especially when staff-years and a significant portion of the organization’s budget are involved. Oversees planning, organizing, and leading the organization's activities to ensure satisfactory and timely execution of programs, projects, and operations. Plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of Cyber, IT, and KM assets. Oversees government contracts as required. Continually assesses policy needs and interprets broad DoD, AF, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the organization's mission accomplishment. Evaluates the impact emerging technology will have on business practices and takes into consideration financial, manpower, and personnel constraints while managing the development of capital investment plans designed to meet changing technology needs in the organization.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions; recommends appointment, promotion, or reassignment. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher level supervisor or manager. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards.
- Makes periodic, comprehensive assessments and evaluations of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long and short-range planning to enhance the organization’s support capabilities. Directs, leads, integrates, and coordinates the collective efforts of a multi-disciplined staff assigned to support Cyber, IT, and KM programs. Establishes, revises or reviews policies, procedures, mission objectives, and organizational design to eliminate work problems or barriers to mission accomplishment, promote team building, implement quality improvements, or in response to concerns with regulatory compliance and/or customer requirements. Balances workload and provides overall direction and vision to subordinate supervisors. Evaluates requirements for additional resources submitted by subordinate supervisors, and balances organization needs with overall mission requirements and resource interests. Identifies need for change in organizational priorities and takes action to implement such changes. Reviews training recommended by subordinate supervisors to assure it is proper and promotes effective operation of the organization as a whole.
- Represents the organization in a variety of installation and functional area activities. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other organizations, outside agencies, and senior leadership. Delivers presentations on status of programs, accomplishments, problems, and requirements for support to senior military officers and civilians. Leads or participates in special projects and initiatives to determine appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow-up. Recommends actions or interpretation of issues. Collaborates and plans with other command managers and appropriate supporting organizations to negotiate, decide on, coordinate, and/or integrate organization operations and interests of other organizations.
KSAs
- Expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly complex cyberspace, information technology (IT), and knowledge management (KM) activities. Skill in developing new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods in the specialty area(s).
- Skill in conducting substantial coordination among a variety of organizations and high-level managers to identify and integrate internal and external program issues affecting the organization or agency, such as integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity as well as those involving other technical, financial, organizational, and administrative factors. Ability to collaborate at appropriate levels with organizations both inside and outside AFMC, the Air Force, DoD and its agencies, and the Federal Government.
- Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff) of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization.
- Knowledge of DoD financial planning and programming processes, Federal budget cycles, project/program management, acquisition planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to identify and defend requirements, integrate activities, and lead teams to meet cyberspace, IT, and KM mission requirements throughout the command and in inter-agency environments. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.
- Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia. Ability to advise other IT experts throughout the agency or in other agencies on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying or adapting new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, and practices, that are developed by the employee or result from the employee's leadership.
- Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, to address highly complex technical and controversial issues (frequently in terms understandable to non-technical personnel), serve as senior consultant to agency management officials, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports and statements for senior military (General Officer/SES), government, and private sector management officials.
U.S. citizenship required. AFCS is Equal Opportunity Employer. Must be of legal working age