IT SPECIALIST (PROJMGT/PLCYPLN) Job in Scott AFB, IL

Vacancy No. USTC-25-12664300-DH Department Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
Salary $127,690.00 to $195,200.00 Grade 4 to 4
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 1/10/2025 Close Date 1/20/2025
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Scott AFB, IL


Summary

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent will serve as a Emerging Technologies Project Manager Lead.

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Federal Employee means current and former permanent competitive service employees may apply. Individuals with Disabilities means Schedule A eligible applicants may apply. Military Spouses must meet eligibility requirements listed in announcement. Veterans means 30% Disabled Veterans and VEOA candidates are eligible to apply. Special Authorities means Interchange Agreement agency employees may apply.

Duties

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019.

As an IT SPECIALIST (PROJMGT/PLCYPLN) at the NH-2210-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as the Senior Emerging Technology Specialist within USTRANSCOM's Command, Control, Communications, and Cyber Systems Directorate.
  • Evaluates impact of new technologies on the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE) and provides conclusions and recommendations that have a major impact on top-level management plans and decisions regarding requirements definition, planning and acquisition of major upgrades and new system capabilities.
  • Leads, coordinates, and integrates initiatives within USTRANSCOM JDDE systems, programs and initiatives while responding to information systems requirements from USTRANSCOM and JDDE members.
  • Resolves often-conflicting criteria of mission needs, functional requirements, security requirements, system capability, system performance, and funding criteria.
  • Conducts feasibility studies and cost-benefit analyses, defines milestone in development, and recommends alternative solutions in current processes and systems.
  • Plans the management and delivery strategies for assigned projects.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • This is a cybersecurity position. employee must attain and maintain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity Certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8140
  • The duties of this position meet all requirements as a category 4 designation, and shall not be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and cannot be a member of the Ready Reserve.
  • Must be a U.S. citizen
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain Non-Critical Sensitive/Secret clearance. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • Financial Disclosure: Required (OGE-450), In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Telework: telework eligible
  • Work Schedule: Full time
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
  • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
  • A graduate degree in Computer Engineering, Computer Science, Information Technology (IT) or a related field is highly desirable

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Researches, analyzes, and recommends emerging IT products and technologies to meet mission objectives.
  • Analyzes systems processes, identifies shortfalls, assesses alternative solutions, provides recommendations, and implements plans and procedures based on data-driven metrics.
  • Migrates, operates, and manages applications in a cloud environment.
  • Provides engineering reports, plans and studies, migration strategies, technical analysis, cost estimates, technical papers, and other information on information systems.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
  3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Education

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

Additional information

Other Notes:
This is a Key Position. Incumbents must be removed from their military recall status if alternatives for filling the position during an emergency are not available.

This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at:http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx )

Benefits

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements

.Per Section 9905 of title 5, U.S. Code (U.S.C.) Veterans Preference do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Required Documents

Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

The following documents are REQUIRED
1. Your resume:

  • Your resume may be submitted in any format. It must include your name and contact information and support the specialized experience described in this announcement.
  • For qualifications determinations your resume must contain the number of hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e.," HRS per week and month/year" or "HRS per week and month/year to present").
  • For additional information see: What to include in your resume.
Additional documentation required if currently hold or previously held a federal position: SF-50s (e.g., LWOP, highest grade held, overseas appointments, etc.),

How to Apply

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.

The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.

You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.

You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.

To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12664300.

Agency contact information

USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
Address
TRANSCOM
508 Scott Drive
Bldg 1900 E
Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
US
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Next steps

A list of qualified applicants will be created and sent to the selecting official.

All applicants reviewed and/or referred will receive a notification letter.

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.

REGARDING INTERVIEWS: Interviews may be required for this position. Accommodations may be made to conduct telephonic interviews to preclude travel hardships for applicants.

NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.


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