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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alt A) positions located
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience is coordinating, advising, planning, and organizing all activities related to the cybersecurity and A&A of the organizations classified and unclassified base network enclaves; perform duties as a senior information technology (IT) specialist providing a wide range of IT and network security services tailored to support critical in-garrison and deployed command, control, and mission information, processes, and systems and providing advanced knowledge and skill in the use of IT systems.
Position specific skills and experience desired in a potential candidate
- Progressive leadership experience at various levels
- Experience leading diverse teams
- Current, relevant technical experience
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Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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.
- Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
- 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.
- 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.
- Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:
- Detailed corporate knowledge of IT governance and requirements processes and techniques. Knowledge of AFTC missions and objectives, policy and planning formulation processes, and customers' business processes and operations in carrying out project assignments consisting of several related tasks.
- Comprehensive knowledge of capital planning and investment management standards and processes, and skill in performing and understanding cost benefit analyses to make sound IT decisions.
- Comprehensive knowledge and mastery of a wide range of IT principles and systems analysis concepts and techniques, new and emerging information technologies, security methods and principles, and IT tools, methods, and techniques, as well as life cycle management concepts, architecture processes, integration techniques, and testing methods.
- Knowledge of concepts and principles of sequencing actions, procurement techniques and requirements, and coordination requirements involved in project controls.
- Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and Internet technology applications and related security aspects, and predict how management and assigned customers can meet future capability requirements.
- Skill in designing and conducting comprehensive management studies, administrative communications, and preparing solutions to broad, important, and severe customer issues.
DESIRED SKILLS:
- 2 years of experience supervising or leading complex IT projects/operations to include knowledge of Developmental Test and Evaluation (DT&E) test infrastructure and emerging technology
- Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods; specializing in one or more IT areas such as enterprise architecture, data analytics, cybersecurity, and software development,
- 2 years of experience planning, managing and executing an IT budget for a medium sized organization