SUPV IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a SUPV IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number PDD1861000 and is part of the MA ANG 102nd IW, National Guard. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position. The unit point of contact and contact phone for this position is: Lt Col Brendan Simison at email; brendan.simison@us.af.mil.

Duties

(1) Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology and communications applications. Performs studies covering Group and subordinate squadron information technology (IT) and communications tactical deployment 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 and communications needs of serviced organizations. Prepares justification for reprioritizing funding to support system 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. (2) Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing tactical communications activities. Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to tactical communications 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 tactical communications 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. Reviews system documentation, configuration controls, and contractual aspects to determine compliance with applicable standards. Presents findings to program officials and makes recommendations for improvement where appropriate. Authors local policy to comply with management and organizational requirements. Develops migration plans for implementation of new technology. Assesses and identifies training needs that address activities where gaps in competency exist in either current or new technology. Develops training programs, or locates and recommends sources of training that ensure users can apply the best techniques related to tactical communications. Provides technical assistance to system users and contractors. (3) Serves as the senior logistics staff member for the group headquarters. Develops and coordinates detailed plans for mission support requirements for war mobilization, contingencies, state emergencies, training exercises, and other worldwide requirements. Develops, implements, and enforces policies, procedures and methods for integrating mission support areas which include equipment asset management, maintenance management, logistics support, supply management, manpower requirements, transportation and financial resource requirements. Coordinates with internal and external agencies (DoD, MAJCOMs, NAF, State Headquarters, other combat communications group headquarters, and other federal and state agencies) to ensure the operational planning accurately satisfies all customer requirements, is consistent with current Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) and Operations Plans (OPLANS) and is documented in appropriate logistical annexes. (4) Ensures resource management standards are identified, established, and trained to at assigned units. Creates, reviews, and approves written instructions or supplements for implementation of local policies and procedures throughout the Group. Formulates and reviews budget proposals, fiscal plans, inputs to CONOPS, war/mobilization and mobility plans, and host tenant support agreements to ensure that financial and organizational needs are fully integrated to accurately forecast and control allocation of resources to meet goals, objectives, and mission requirements. Ensures effective execution of each budget by monitoring relevant reports. Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. For more details, please contact the POC listed above.

Qualifications and evaluation

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. Once the application process is complete, a review of resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration 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/13004543 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. IMPORTANT: Your resume cannot exceed 2 pages. 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/.

Required documents

Resume must be submitted with the following information: Your name and contact information. Work Experience section of your resume must include: Name of the organization you worked at. Job title you held at the organization. Start and end dates for the position (dates must have month and year). Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position. Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience. Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement. If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position. If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience. Enter your AFSC, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year). Education and certificates if applicable. Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates. Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable. Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates (dates must have month and year). IMPORTANT: Resumes that exceed 2 pages cannot be considered. For additional information regarding resume requirements visit: https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.)

Additional information

If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). MILITARY INCENTIVES - BONUSES AND STUDENT LOAN REPAYMENT PROGRAM: If you are selected for this position, you may lose your eligibility for your National Guard Enlistment/Reenlistment Bonus and Student Loan Repayment Program incentives. In order to avoid losing your incentive eligibility, you should check with your incentives manager prior to accepting an offer for the position. For M-Day/Traditional personnel who are currently receiving incentives to include Bonuses and the Student Loan Repayment Program incentive, the following termination rule applies: Incentive Termination without Recoupment: If you accept an Active Guard Reserve (AGR) position or a Military Technician (Mil Tech) Permanent or Indefinite position after 25 February 2010 where membership in the National Guard is a condition of employment, your bonus will be terminated with no recoupment. Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint, or any other information, to an agency within 30 calendar days of the date of the alleged non-compliance by an employee of an agency. To file a complaint please click this link and scroll to the bottom of the page for more information.