SUPV IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

Defense Information Systems Agency; Montgomery (AL); On-site; USD 95,000 - 135,000; Full time

Job summary

Defense Information Systems Agency in Montgomery, Alabama seeks a senior supervisor in the Cyber Excepted Service to lead enterprise hardware and software initiatives that support the US Cyber Command mission. The role oversees a defined work unit, plans schedules, allocates resources, and ensures steady workflow across teams in a security‑critical environment.

Strong leadership and IT governance experience are required.

Qualifications

• Attention to detail in IT-related work and data accuracy.
• Customer service to assess IT needs and tailor solutions.
• Oral communication to brief management and IT staff.
• Problem solving to identify IT alternatives and solutions.

Responsibilities

• The incumbent must persuade or influence others to gain concurrence on major issues that affect the organization they supervise.
• Plans work schedules and sequences of operations for assigned personnel, ensuring deadlines are met and that there is even flow of work.
• Plans work schedules and sequences of operations for assigned personnel, ensuring deadlines are met and that there is even flow of work.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Job description

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - HC/Special Services LOB.

Summary

This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - HC/Special Services LOB.

Duties

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• The incumbent must persuade or influence others to gain concurrence on major issues that affect the organization they supervise.
• The incumbent is responsible for planning and supervising the work of a work unit for which the programs and objectives are clearly defined and the organizational structure is fully established.
• Plans work schedules and sequences of operations for assigned personnel, ensuring that deadlines are met and that there is even flow of work.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below.

Basic Requirements

• Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service - experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
• Oral Communication - briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

Qualifying Experience

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

• Experience in leading teams in the management of enterprise hardware and software, within established goals and implementing strategic initiatives supporting on-premise or cloud infrastructure operations.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service.
• A three year trial period may be required if you have not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• This position is subject to completion of 1 year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized.
• This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency.
• Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.
• The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. It applies to former Federal civilian employees receiving a retirement annuity from the Civil Service Retirement and Disability Fund that are hired within the DoD on or after November 24, 2003. The policy also applies to annuitants (appointed in DoD on/or after November 24, 2003) who move from one position to another within DoD through voluntary reassignment, promotion, change to lower grade or transfer between military departments. Please see this policy here.
• Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference, click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements, click here.

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.

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