IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

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The Air Force Sustainment Center is looking for a Full-time IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) (NH-2210-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the AFSC Staff/A6O office. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This position may be filled at Hill AFB in Layton Utah; Robins AFB in Warner Robins, GA; or Tinker AFB in Oklahoma City, OK. To be considered for a specific location, please submit to the job posting at that location on the AFCS site.

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Relocation, Retention and Student Loan Incentives may be authorized.

2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 10/20/2026

Job Close Date: 11/2/2026

Who may Apply: All U.S. Citizens

In the AFSC/A6 Cyberspace and Information Technology (IT) Directorate, AFSC/A6O Cyber Operations Division, this position spearheads implementation and expansion of the ATHENA Industrial Internet of Things (IIoT) Platform across the Air Force Sustainment Center (AFSC) depot maintenance enterprise. The position guides deployment of the associated Digital Depot IT/OT solutions to establish a scalable, standardized framework for connecting, monitoring, and managing industrial assets in support of connected maintenance operations.

Serving as A6's senior technical advisor, the incumbent provides end-to-end project management oversight for ATHENA Platform modernization initiatives. Key responsibilities include leading acquisition planning and contract lifecycle activities, including development of performance work statements (PWS), technical requirements, acquisition documentation, cost estimates, proposal technical evaluations, contract performance oversight, and Contracting Officer's Representative (COR) responsibilities, as assigned. The position also manages and coordinates budget activities to ensure platform investments, OT asset onboarding, cloud-enabled services, and supporting acquisitions align with long-range digital infrastructure goals, cybersecurity requirements, mission priorities, and available resources.

Demonstrated ability includes integrating IIoT platforms and enterprise systems to connect industrial equipment and transform raw machine data into actionable intelligence. The position supports real-time equipment performance management, proactive alerting and predictive maintenance, interactive equipment visualization and data analysis, and standardized data collection and storage. The position represents the organization at executive forums and interagency meetings, delivering high-level briefings and decision-quality reports to align stakeholders on ATHENA Platform implementation, scalability, and future Digital Depot technology strategies.

Requirements:

- Obtain & maintain a security clearance

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

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.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at ;br>
Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution

Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.