INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (ENTARCH) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for DAF enterprise-wide SAP technology initiatives including Special Access Programs Information Technology (SAP-IT) Lead Command efforts on behalf of AFMC/CC.

Duties

• Serves as primary advisor and subject matter expert on secure systems engineering, development, installation configuration, and troubleshooting. Leads, manages, directs, or is responsible for DAF enterprise-wide technology initiatives to include SAP-IT Lead Command efforts on behalf of AFMC/CC. Executes special IT projects dealing with far-reaching technical, budgetary, and policy issues. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, and special IT projects. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings of conclusions, training sessions, consultation, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in programs/capabilities.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210, Competency-Based Qualifications Standard. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Applicants are expected to demonstrate the required proficiency level of the OPM established competencies and/or competencies and proficiency levels modified by the agency in alignment with the specific job analysis. Education may not be required, used as in lieu of, or as an alternative for demonstrating the specific competencies identified. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-3, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in serving as a technical advisor for secure systems engineering; applying risk management, secure technical design, and information assurance principles to enterprise secure architecture; leading Special Access Programs (SAP) technology initiatives and strategic implementation; collaborating with senior leaders, program offices, engineers, and mission partners; and integrating cloud and cross-domain solutions into enterprise architectures. 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: In addition to the Specialized Experience statement listed above, the ideal candidate would have experience in system accreditation, compliance and specialty IT projects dealing with far-reaching technical, budgetary, and policy issues. 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: Expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly complex cyberspace, information technology (IT) and knowledge management (KM) activities. Skill in conducting substantial coordination among a variety of organizations and high-level managers to identify and integrate internal and external program issues affecting the organization or agency, such as integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity as well as those involving other technical, financial organizational, and administrative factors. Knowledge of DoD financial planning and programming process, Federal budget cycles, project/program management, acquisition planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to identify and defend requirements, integrate activities, and lead teams to meet cyberspace, IT and KM mission requirements throughout the command and in inter-agency environments. Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Department of the Air Force, Space Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process. Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, to address highly complex technical and controversial issues (frequently in terms understandable to non-technical personnel), serve as senior consultant to agency management officials, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports and statements for senior military (General Officer/SES), government, private sector management officials. This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 05 JAN 2027, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. 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.

How to apply

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 01/05/2027 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13041579 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. 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 name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian Employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s). PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.