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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 Senior Information Technology (IT) Specialist responsible for performing analysis, planning, design, implementation, documentation, assessment, and management of the Special Operations Forces (SOF) Information Environment (SIE) in order to align the collection of interdependent SIE Enterprise IT Services and Systems. Responsibilities Serves as subject matter expert in matters pertaining to C4I, Communications Service information technology governance. Develops, staffs, coordinates, publishes, drafts, and recommends action and decisions for USSOCOM C4I and SIE. Participates in management discussions, meetings, committees and/or special projects as subject matter expert of Plans and Programs. Defines, documents, concurs, monitors, measures, reports, and reviews the IT services levels that are provided. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Specialized Experience: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes applying advanced information technology policy and planning principles, concepts, methods, standards, etc., sufficient top provided expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to MAJCOM management and IT specialists on critical IT issues, and IT development applications to previously unsolvable IT problems. Experience with a wide range of information techniques, requirements, methods, and procedures as well as a broad technical knowledge of other disciplines (telecommunications, networks, data management, audiovisual, data processing, etc.) that include both the current state-of-the-art hardware, software, and application technologies to perform direct, and resolve problems relating to the administration of and delivery of IT services to supported organizations. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: Specific knowledge of Communication Systems, IT service operations, interdependencies with other IT services, in addition to the knowledge of a wide range of current and emerging IT, information operations, telecommunications, and intelligence systems theories, concepts, principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements, and the ability to relate knowledge to SOF user requirements. Knowledge of the policies, processes and procedures used by DoD and USSOCOM for operational support, strategic planning, programming, and budgeting, as well as acquisition management. Be able to apply this information to the planning and programming of information technology and interdependent telecommunications systems. Knowledge of the operational and performance characteristics of SOF community information technology, Campus Cloud integration, and the USSOCOM SIE sufficient to develop requirements, procedures, policies, standards, and practices of SOF use. Ability to establish goals and assess progress towards their achievement, develop concrete action plans to solve problems, adjust work objectives in order to meet evolving needs of the organization, and to negotiate effectively with management to implement recommendations. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of IT problems. Display the ability to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective. Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing. 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. Education Additional Information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here.