Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) - 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 first level supervisor, technical authority, and advisor for a division. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.

Duties

• DR-2210-03 Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Performs professional work involving the application of engineering and scientific theories and principles to store, manipulate, secure, transform, or present complex computer-based systems. Directs and oversees the planning, direction, and timely execution of projects to design, implement, and automate IT systems and services in support of the command's operations and analytical requirements. Provides technical direction to identify, coordinate and prioritize requirements for the development of new and/or improved methods and tools to advance scientific/engineering/discipline specific capabilities, as appropriate. Conducts testing and evaluation of new capabilities for integration into operations. Identifies funding requirements to support development activities. Develops integration plans and executes Technical Point of Contact/financial duties for contract efforts, as required. Ensures security/contractual/other programmatic requirements are met. Mentors analysts in the application of new capabilities to current projects. Represents JWAC and establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with higher headquarters and external organizations. Responsible for communicating impact of, gaining commitment for, and ensuring consideration of initiatives, policies, and recommendations. Meets with key customers and coordinating officials to assess customer satisfaction, explain organization policy and procedures, and resolve problems that arise. Prepares and presents reports and briefings on status of initiatives and/or recommends action to key internal and/or external elements. Represents JWAC at meetings, conferences and trainings in order to keep abreast of issues impacting organization; ensure project plans and objectives are on target; resolve technical conflicts; and serve on technical groups or committees.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: To qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for Information Technology Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13/DR-2, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes leadership experience leading and/or serving as a technical authority in designing, implementing and evaluating information technology systems; Experience with security operations, project management experience, customer service, Artificial intelligence (AI) integration, process mapping, and technical ability and knowledge across a variety of information technology or analytic capabilities; Ability to formulate objectives and priorities, assess risk, and execute plans is required. 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. COMPETENCIES: Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Problem Solving, Communication, Technology Management, and Teamwork and Leadership. IDEAL CANDIDATE: In addition to the specialized experience statements listed above, the ideal candidate would have the following skills and experience: A senior technical leader with a proven record of leading the design, deployment, and sustainment of enterprise scale virtualization, hybrid cloud, and container orchestration environments. The candidate must have a deep understanding of configuration as code automation for Operating System provisioning, patching, and baseline compliance; overseeing petabyte scale storage architectures and automated data lifecycle management; and direct endpoint protection, familiar with building frameworks that embed automated security testing and optimized scheduling for high throughput analytics workloads. A strong background in applying RMF/NIST 800 53 controls, securing Authority to Operate (ATO) renewals, and integrating security by design principles into all services is desired. In addition to technical acumen, the candidate must demonstrate senior level leadership of large, cross functional teams, including success mentoring, training, and building highly technical teams, with a focus on retaining talent in a highly competitive job market. Experience leading, training, and retaining a diverse support team of civilian, military, and contractor personnel, focusing on professional development and technical certifications. Experience drafting or reviewing Performance Work Statements (PWS), Technical Evaluation criteria, and overseeing contractor performance (COTR/COR duties) for multiple IT contracts is desired. The candidate should excel in strategic communication to deliver clear, audience appropriate briefings, technical papers, and written artifacts; negotiate resource allocations; and represent the organization at conferences, inter agency working groups, and industry forums to promote technology adoption and partnership opportunities. Success in this role is measured by sustained system uptime, rapid incident resolution, accomplished pilot-to-production transitions, and the completion of technical roadmap milestones. 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.

Required documents

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. Online Application: Questionnaire 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". 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.. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following: 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. Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form 214 must be submitted upon receipt.