The United States Space Force (USSF) at Cape Canaveral SFS, FL is searching for an Information Technology Specialist to support the 5 SLS (GS-2210-11).

Description:
Are you an IT professional passionate about ensuring that critical systems are always running at peak performance? Do you thrive in a dynamic environment where your expertise directly contributes to the success of a vital mission? The 5th Space Launch Squadron is seeking a dedicated Information Technology Specialist to join our team as the primary customer interface for all communications, computer, command, and control (C4) systems. In this role, you will be the cornerstone of our IT operations, ensuring the stability, integrity, and security of the operating systems that support our nation's space launch capabilities.

This is more than just a job; it's an opportunity to be at the forefront of the space mission. You will analyze and implement new technologies, solve complex operational problems, and manage the full lifecycle of our systems. From planning and testing to deployment and user training, your work will ensure that the 5th SLS and our launch customers have the robust IT architecture they need to succeed. If you are a proactive problem-solver with a deep understanding of IT operating systems and a desire to make a tangible impact, we want you to apply. Join us and become a key player in our mission to assure access to space!


Ideal Candidate:
-- Extensive knowledge and hands-on experience with operating systems software principles, practices, and lifecycle management.
-- Proven ability in providing technical assistance for IT operating systems, including the installation, configuration, testing, and implementation of new hardware and software.
-- Experience in monitoring system performance, fine-tuning system components, and implementing security/information assurance policies.
-- Proficiency in developing and maintaining test environments, creating test data, and performing validation testing of hardware and software.
-- Experience serving as a technical liaison for contractor-delivered systems, including reviewing technical specifications and evaluating vendor proposals.
- Skills and Abilities:
-- Strong analytical and problem-solving skills to address complex technical issues and resolve integration or configuration challenges across different platforms.
-- Excellent communication skills, both oral and written, with the ability to provide technical support, create user documentation, deliver training, and coordinate with diverse teams, customers, and vendors.
-- Ability to work independently, manage projects, and make sound judgments on technical and operational matters.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Safeguards classified or sensitive budget-related information and/or files.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• PCS / relocation funding is not authorized.
• Information assurance certification is a condition of employment:
• Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 15 days per year.

Qualifications

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

How you will be evaluated

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

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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