SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32) Job in Nashville, TN

Vacancy No. TN-13047870-AR-26-217 Department Army National Guard Units
Salary $106,437.00 to $138,370.00 Grade 13 to 13
Perm/Temp Permanent FT/PT Full-time
Open Date 8/27/2026 Close Date 9/4/2026
Job Link Apply Online Who may apply Status Candidates
Locations:
Nashville, TN


SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32)

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units
J6 - INFORMATION MANAGEMENT

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK) (TITLE 32), Position Description Number NGD3029700 and is part of the TN ARMY National Guard.

All SUPERVISORY positions are subject to a 1 year probationary period.

This announcement is a dual bid with Title 5 Announcement TN-13048424-AR-T526-038, only one selection will be made.

This job is open to

Internal to an agency

Current federal employees of the hiring agency that posted the job announcement.

Clarification from the agency

Current on-board permanent or term employees (T32 military technicians/ T5 National Guard employees) with membership in the Tennessee Army National Guard.

Duties

As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (NETWORK), GS-2210-13, you will manage the operations of an IT Branch/Division primarily responsible for network infrastructure, systems administration, and telecommunications services. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advise and provide counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and management directives. Directly oversee and advise on the execution of network, systems, telecommunications, and other IT infrastructure projects. Communicate effectively with technical staff as well as non-technical personnel to interpret technological requirements of the organization. Outline project priorities, define milestones, and adjust project schedules to achieve short and long-range organizational goals. Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance level. State or territory may designate a different level through use of the OPM Position Designation Tool.
  • Must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level within 6 months of employment pending training seat availability.
  • Must complete Fiscal Law training and maintain financial training requirements.

Qualifications

Military Grades: CW2 through CW4: O-1 through O5

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the understanding of the stages required8 to automate a work process; experience in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

CORE COMPETENCIES: Must have IT-related core experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

  • 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, considering 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.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level in either the federal service or the private sector. Experience designing, engineering, implementing, maintaining, and troubleshooting enterprise Local Area Networks (LAN) and Wide Area Networks (WAN). Experience applying engineering concepts to complex environments, including virtualized network environments, wireless infrastructures and hybrid cloud networking. Experience integrating cybersecurity requirements into network architecture, which includes implementing Zero Trust Architecture, Risk Management Framework standards, and vulnerability mitigations. Experience configuring. Securing and maintaining large-scale multi-site VPN infrastructures. Knowledge of cloud migration and analyzing complex network performance resiliency and availability issues to develop solutions. Experience planning work sequences, setting project controls and coordinating with teams inside and outside of your immediate unit. Experience directing, assigning, and reviewing the work of technical personnel, as well as providing technical guidance to leadership and key stakeholders.

Education

Education Requirement: None

Substitution of Education to qualify for this position is not available.

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal 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.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Required Documents

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, email address and current telephone number must be on your resume. YOU ARE REQUIRED TO DOCUMENT IN YOUR RESUME EVIDENCE THAT SUPPORTS YOUR ELIGIBILITY AND QUALIFICATION CLAIMS. Your resume must show relevant experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

Each applicant must fully substantiate in their own words that they meet 100% of the minimum requirements and specialized experience above in detail; otherwise, the applicant will be considered unqualified for this position. Do not copy and paste from the vacancy announcement or the position description.

2. ALL SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS: Examples include SF50, Diplomas, Official Transcripts, required Certificates/Certifications, Licenses, DD-214s (Member Copy-4), SF-15, VA Disability letter(s), Professional License(s), Official Course Completions (1059), etc.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, official transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

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

To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13047870

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

To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.

Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.

You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.


To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.

Agency contact information

MINNIE RANDOLPH
Phone
629-332-6460
Email
minnie.m.randolph.civ@army.mil
Address
TN ARMY
3041 Sidco Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Army National Guard Units

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!

This position is located at the Joint Force Headquarters (State) in the Chief Information Officer J6 Directorate. Serves as a Supervisory Information Technology (IT) Specialist responsible for the management of all aspects of network services and infrastructure to include but not limited to IT systems administration, and telecommunications services within the information management organization. As a Supervisory IT Specialist, the incumbent is responsible for supervising first and second tier technical support delivery and administrative services, managing budget and procurement actions within the scope of the program. This position functions as the Network Branch Chief and Network Operations Manager.

Agency contact information

MINNIE RANDOLPH
Phone
629-332-6460
Email
minnie.m.randolph.civ@army.mil
Address
TN ARMY
3041 Sidco Dr
Nashville, TN 37204
US

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