IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ANALYSIS)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (SYSTEMS ANALYSIS), Position Description Number T552P01 and is part of the LA ANG 214TH ENGINEERING AND INSTALLATION SQUADRON, National Guard.

Duties

• Duties and Responsibilities: 1. Plans work to be accomplished, sets, and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work of the full range of cyberspace systems. Provides highly complex technical solutions to support unique systems requirements for specialized cyberspace systems. Monitors quality control practices and identifies ways to improve production, timeliness, efficiency, or quality of work. Monitors reports on system and equipment status, repair actions, modifications, and related matters. Analyzes multiple ANG Wings in multiple States and/or Territories to establish criteria for mission support capabilities, evaluates mission effectiveness, and reports the Wings mission capability. Initiates action required to maintain maximum degrees of efficiency and reliability. 2. Analyzes complex processes and/or a variety of unusual problems, questions, or conditions relative to the design and/or selection of management information systems and applications software technology. When warranted, associated information system design or selection may be applied to numerous ANG Wings with like configurations or associated missions. Incumbent is assigned specific responsibility as the subject matter expert for cyberspace systems infrastructure and services and will obtain/maintain IAM Level I certification lAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996, in order to ensure the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of all information technology services. Ensures current and proposed systems and infrastructures meet all relevant cyberspace systems architectures, Major Command (MAJCOM) communications standards, DoD directives and policies. Provides detailed interaction with Air Force and DoD PMO system designers to address problems encountered with site integration actions supporting rapidly expanding and evolving Cyber-centric systems. 3. Develops feasibility studies and participates in special projects to maintain required programs and support the needs of the user. Coordinates with operational customers, Functional Area Managers, Civil Engineering functions, Architectural and Engineering (A&E) contractors and MAJCOM Facility Programmers on all military construction projects (MCP) sustainment, remodeling, and maintenance (SRM) projects and base comprehensive master plans to evaluate potential mission impact on existing and deploying weapons systems and base infrastructure. Reports issues to the ANG Chief of Cyber Systems Engineering Services and effected stakeholders. Uses time management skills to properly prioritize and focus efforts on the most relevant and important tasks to reduce waste and increase productivity. 4. Performs as a technical advisor to leaders or managers of IT systems. Designs training plans and leads conferences, workshops and task groups of user activities or assists higher headquarters trainers in presenting sessions to train users as required. Based upon study of performance data and suggestions from users, identifies training requirements and provides advanced training to users to ensure new and changing technology is understood and properly used. Reviews and provides commentary on proposed policies, directives, bulletins, training manuals and other written documentation. Continually reviews advancements in technology and market advancements to provide functional users with the latest information which affects their organization's use of IT. 5. Represents the organization at meetings and conferences, presents briefings, and establishes/maintains effective work relationships at various command levels. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees with DoD, AF, NGB and/or unit-level representatives related to current and projected IT projects which may require influencing or persuading other officials to accept and implement recommendations to use particular methods processes or procedures. Analyzes areas of concern, identifies errors in planning assumptions, identifies system interoperability disconnects and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives. 6. Perform other duties as assigned.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must possess experience, education, and/or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process; experience may have been gained 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least One (1) year experience GS-9 (or equivalent) or Thirty-six (36) months of IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following competencies: 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 ~AND/OR~ a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degreeor3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.

Education

You must provide transcripts and/or other documentation as proof to support your Educational claims, and receive credit to meet the Education requirements for this position.

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/13035690 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/.