SUPERVISORY COMPUTER ENGINEER/ COMPUTER SCIENTIST / IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)- DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY Job in Dahlgren, VA

Vacancy No. JWAC-12598839-JWK-FLYER Department Air Force Elements, U.S. Strategic Command
Salary $135,153.00 to $190,994.00 Grade 3 to 3
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 11/4/2024 Close Date 11/18/2024
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Public
Locations:
Dahlgren, VA


Summary

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is currently seeking a candidate for Deputy Director of the Analytic and Data Platforms Directorate responsible for managing and advising the direction, guidance, and supervision for all information technology, cybersecurity and facilities management activities within the directorate that enable and support the accomplishment of the mission of JWAC in Dahlgren, VA.

Duties

DR-0854/1550/2210-III

  • Provides direction, guidance, and supervision for all activities within the directorate that directly and indirectly support the accomplishment of JWAC.
  • Directs work through first-level subordinate supervisors planning, organizing, and managing long range strategic planning, IT, business development policies, regulations and changes thereto to reflect changing or new IT and/or development initiatives.
  • Exercises final authority for the organization's policy and accountability for the success of the specific line or staff function directed.
  • Provides advice and expert knowledge to the JP Director as well as JWAC senior leadership. Develops integration plans and executes Technical Point of Contact/financial duties for contract efforts, as required. Mentors personnel in the application of new capabilities to current projects.
  • Responsible for communicating impact of, gaining commitment for, and ensuring consideration of directorate initiatives, policies, and recommendations.
  • Meets with key customer and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise.
  • Prepares and presents reports and briefings on status of branch initiatives and/or recommends action to key internal and/or external elements.
  • Represents JWAC at meetings, conferences and trainings in order to keep abreast of issues affecting the organization; ensures project plans and objectives are on target; resolves technical conflicts; and serves on technical groups or committees.
  • Identifies funding requirements to support development activities.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required.
  • Telework may be authorized.
  • Must obtain and retain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
  • Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
  • This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing program. The incumbent is subject to random testing for drug use.
  • Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
  • For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please go to https://afciviliancareers.com/find-a-job/
  • Position is subject to polygraph testing.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Air Force will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • May be subject to 3-year probationary period pursuant to JWAC FRN, 85 Fed. Reg. 29419 (May 15, 2020).
  • Confidential Financial Disclosure (OGE 450).

Qualifications

Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. In order to qualify for this position you must meet the basic education and/or specialized experience requirements.

Your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the DO-II/GS-13 grade level. Example: Specialized Experience is defined as work in the private or public sector performing duties in or related to the work of the position being filled.

Examples of specialized experience include leadership experience, experience developing/executing advancement requirements, experience training/mentoring others, and technical ability and knowledge across a variety of information technology or JWAC analytic capabilities. Ability to formulate objectives and priorities, assess risk, and execute plans is required.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
  • Comprehensive knowledge of information technology, cyber security, operations research analysis, engineering and other JWAC analytic disciplines.
  • Skill in designing and implementing innovative programs, processes, and solutions.
  • Skill in professional development of colleagues/employees.
  • Knowledge of contracts, financial/budget planning and execution.
  • Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, technical methods and approaches and technical and/or resource requirements to leadership, peers and subordinates.
  • Skill in conducting workforce planning and resource allocation to maximize utilization of constrained resources.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series

Education
Computer Engineer, 0854:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/computer-engineering-series-0854/

Computer Science, 1550:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

Information Technology Management (PLCYPLN), 2210:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? You MUST provide transcripts to support your educational claims. Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Benefits

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How You Will Be Evaluated

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

In order to qualify for this position, your resume must provide sufficient experience and/or education, knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the specific position for which you are being considered.

Your resume is the key means we have for evaluating your skills, knowledge, and abilities as they relate to this position. Therefore, we encourage you to be clear and specific when describing your experience. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation. Your resume must show relevant experience, job title, duties and accomplishments. Your resume must show complete information for each job entry to support minimum qualifications. The following information should be provided in your resume, but it is acceptable to provide elsewhere in your application package: employer's name, starting and end dates (Month/Year), hours per week, and pay plan, series and grade level (e.g. GS-0201-09) for relevant federal experience.

Required Documents

Interested applicants are required to submit (1) a resume not to exceed 4 pages, (2) transcripts, (3) optional written response, not to exceed 2 pages, addressing how you meet the qualifications and competencies required and why you wish to be considered for the position (4) SF50 (if current federal employee), and (5) DD214 (if applicable).

NOTE: YOU MUST SUBMIT A COPY OF YOUR UNOFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS FOR INITIAL APPLICATION, HOWEVER, IF SELECTED YOU WILL BE REQUIRED TO SUBMIT YOUR OFFICIAL TRANSCRIPTS.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

How to Apply

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*FAILURE TO SUBMIT A COMPLETE APPLICATION PACKAGE WILL RESULT IN AN INELIGIBLE RATING AND LOSS OF CONSIDERATION*

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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.

Agency contact information

JWAC Group Box
Address
Joint Warfare Analysis Center - JWAC
4048 Higley Road
Dahlgren, VA 22448
US
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