IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

Description:

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high-potential, mid-level manager; it is not a continuing position, assignment duration is NTE 36 months.

Requirements:

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

AND

One year of specialized experience which includes experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-13 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service. Expert knowledge of leading-edge IT principles, concepts, methods and practices relating to enterprise architectures and its relationship to Human Resource Systems, and of the content and application of the Clinger-Cohen Act. Expert program/project knowledge management techniques used for tracking, measuring, and graphically depicting IT program cost, schedule, and performance issues. Expert knowledge of IT policies and plans and to assess impact of changed policy and emerging technology on the organization's current IT plans and programs. Knowledge of Air Force IT program, relationships and activities, agency mission(s) and CIO goals and objectives. Expert in development and implementation of Enterprise Architecture frameworks and methodologies. And effective writing and speaking skills to articulate pertinent program management issues in application of the Air Force HR Enterprise Architecture

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

1. Comprehensive knowledge and application of laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to IT capital planning and investment controls for business systems.
2. Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and implementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems.
3. In-depth knowledge of information management and security relegations, practices, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, DCS (Manpower, Personnel & Services) and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the planning and requirements process and information management processes.
5. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions of matrix staff in critical aspects of development, production, and system investment decision-making and to coordinate various aspects of planning and requirements such as enterprise architecture, IT portfolio management, financial management, contracting as they relate to Clinger-Cohen Act requirements.
6. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders across the DoD and Air Force functional and technical communities both orally and in writing. All oral and written communications always clear, concise, and with technical accuracy.