Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
• Plans, organizes, and directs cyber, IT, or information/knowledge management (IM) activities which comply with legal, regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs.
• Coordinates with program and project managers of other organizations and agencies in developing, operating, and modifying policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. Leads multi-disciplined teams to ensure mission completion. Represents the organization with higher levels of management and contractor organizations.
• Serves as senior technical advisor on cyber, IT, or IM activities. Stays abreast of changes in policy direction, keeping leadership informed of impacts on organizational requirements.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Selectee is expected to be granted with a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance and/or maintain.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position is designated as a drug testing designated position and may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
• A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise
• This position may require work to be performed during hours outside the normal duty schedule.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A).

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
Degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in planning, organizing, and overseeing the activities of an IT organization or team, including providing guidance, assessing workloads, and managing resource requirements, attention to detail, customer service, oral communication and problem solving. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Supervisory IT Specialist (NH-2210-03) to work at the 704 Test Group, 704 Test Support Squadron, (704TSS/TGSI) at Holloman Air Force Base.
In this position you will serve as the Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Functions as the primary point of contact on all matters (technical and otherwise) involving the security of one or more enclaves, systems, or applications. Supports oversight of the 704 TG cybersecurity program to include architecture, requirements, policies, processes, and procedures. Maintains appropriate foundational knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and risk management proportional to the criticality of information stored or processed on Information Systems under their purview.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

1. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of cyber, IT, or IM assessment, planning, management,
   monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing cyber, IT, or IM projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
2. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance as well as ability to make decisions or recommendations that significantly impact important agency cyber, IT, or IM policies or programs.
3. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of cyber, IT, or IM programs to include providing oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance.
4. Ability to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services.
5. Skill in applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems.
6. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches.
7. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs.
8. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and leadership techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to cyber, IT, or IM work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome.
9. Ability to provide expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical cyber, IT, or IM issues as well as ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs.
10. Knowledge of methods of leadership and supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results.
11. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause
    change, and accomplish organizational goals.
12. Skill in leading productive teams and work centers.
13. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and lead, mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff.

How you will be evaluated

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume 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 is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.

• Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
• Branch of Armed Forces
• Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
• Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
• Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
• Expected character of service/discharge and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
• Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
• Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.

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