IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for Full-Time IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) (NH-2210-03) to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 78 ABW at Robins AFB in Warner Robins, Georgia

This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

2024 Salary Range: $86,962.00-$134,435.00/Year (includes locality)

Posting Open: 10/14/2024

Posting Close: 10/20/2024

Who May Apply: U.S

Citizens

Recruitment incentives may or may not be authorized for this position.REQUIREMENTS:

In this position you will serve as the senior information technology (IT) specialist and executive assistant to management in support of IT policy and plans within the Operations Division of the Communications Directorate

Provides technical and administrative support that enables the efficient, secure, and effective functioning of the division's operations

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) NH-2210-03 to work at Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 78th Communications Directorate at Robins AFB, GA

This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

• Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications

Performs studies covering the installation’s information technology status

Evaluates existing systems and capabilities and initiates feasibility studies and cost benefit analyses to determine ways and means necessary to enhance mission performance

From those studies, determines requirements and recommends a best course of action along with proposed alternatives

Evaluates the impact emerging technology will have on business needs and practices and takes into consideration the organization’s financial and other resources while developing capital investment plans designed to meet changing IT needs of the organization

Prepares justification for reprioritizing funding to support IT enhancements and persuades management to take a specific course of action

Prepares documentation and briefs management officials on specifics of requirements, both hardware and software, and outlines procedures to obtain and organize enhancements

Produces system and program specifications and establishes milestones which include processing steps, program layouts, interrelationships, sequences, and internal logic

Establishes methods necessary to integrate new technology into existing architecture, identifying conflicting system interface problems and developing solutions.

• Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities

Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to IT activities

Continually assesses policy needs and interprets broad DoD, AF, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the area of responsibility

Consults and coordinates with project staff from other organizations and agencies in developing, revising, interpreting, and modifying policies to ensure application of local activities meet project needs

Keeps abreast of changes in policy direction and assesses impact on organizational business requirements

Conducts audits of IT system development to ensure applicable laws and regulations are complied with, all necessary controls are in place, and systems operate as intended and provide all necessary capabilities

• Functions as a senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities

Plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets

Conducts extensive research and analytical studies and develops specifications, justifications, and economic analysis in support of selection and acquisition actions

Prepares solicitation packages to include SOWs/PWS (statements of work/performance work specifications), technical evaluation criteria, bid schedules, etc., for contracts

Initiates, analyzes, coordinates, and incorporates recommended modifications to the solicitation package to ensure technical accuracy.

• Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings

Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees or special IT projects

Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives

Consults with base officials and working groups, customers and other organization personnel on IT concerns

Prepares reports encompassing long and short-range planning strategy recommendations and presents briefings covering recommendations for acquisition or changes in business practices through enhanced IT use

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1

Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.

2

Knowledge of the organization’s policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.

3

Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.

4

Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.

5

Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.

6

Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet

future requirements.

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Equal Opportunity Employer

U.S

citizenship required

Must be of legal working age.