Information Technology Specialist (APPSW/DATAMGT)-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to server as a senor Information Technology (IT) Specialist with responsibility for designing, writing, testing debugging, and maintaining complex applications software/database systems and analyzing and defining data requirements and specifications that meets functional requirements for the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center

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1. Software Development & Systems Integration: Responsible for testing, troubleshooting, and correcting system and applications software discrepancies for AFLCMC. Designs, writes, tests, debugs, and maintains software applications that meet customer needs. Translates technical specifications into integrated applications using programming languages such as Python, R, JavaScript, MATLAB, SQL, JAVA, SAS, C/C++, or COBOL. Integrates hardware, software, and computer-related services to provide comprehensive system solutions. Develops utility programs to isolate problems between hardware, database management systems, and applications software. Applies computer-assisted software engineering (CASE) tools and current software engineering principles in the design and development process.

2. Database Management & Analysis: Serves as planner and analyst for data management, responsible for analyzing and defining data requirements and specifications. Designs, normalizes, develops, installs, deploys, and maintains databases and associated software application tools for AFLCMC mission requirements. Applies modeling methodologies (bottomup and top-down) using appropriate modeling types (conceptual, logical, or physical) based on audience and project requirements. Plans for database technology upgrades to maintain currency with emerging technologies. Ensures interoperability, security, backup, and recovery of management information systems.

3. Applications Software Development: Analyzes, develops, and refines applications software for the Center. Consults with managers and functional users to develop unique requirements meeting IT demands. Performs system analyses to determine functionality, enhancement needs, and replacement requirements. Develops design alternatives ensuring acquisition strategy objectives, reduced life cycle costs, and high quality standards. Codes, tests, debugs, and documents application procedures while devising testing routines to ensure digital security systems protect sensitive information.

4. Technical Communication & Project Coordination: Participates in discussions, meetings, December 2022 v1 committees, and special projects while presenting briefings and preparing recommendations and reports. Provides clear, concise presentations addressing technical issues and solutions. Prepares reports with recommendations for software acceptance/rejection and provides input for operator manuals and instructions. Conducts analysis of functional requirements and change proposals to determine feasibility for new applications or modifications to existing systems. Reports work accomplishments, problems, and progress to leadership while ensuring mission and business strategy alignment

Travel: Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Incumbent must be willing and able to travel approximately 10-25% of the year

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: ;/li>
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
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• Recruitment incentives may be authorized
• Position may require an appropriate security clearance
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.

Qualifications

IAW OPM Qualification Standards IOR for Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). There are no Group Coverage Qualification Standards for this series

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in I have one (1) year of specialized experience at the NH-02/GS-11 grade level or qualifying pay band or equivalent grade under the General Schedule (GS) or other pay systems, which has equipped me with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled in the federal service. I have expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of cyber, IT, or IM assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing cyber, IT, or IM projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance as well as ability to make decisions or recommendations that significantly impact important agency cyber, IT, or IM polices or programs. ADDITIONALY, I have IT related experience that demonstrates each of the four competencies listed here: (1) Attention to detail, (2) Customer service, (3) Oral Communication, (4) Problem solving (Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training).. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

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. Knowledge of IT systems analysis, applications software concepts, security methods, and development life cycles to evaluate, design, write, test, debug, and maintain complex information systems while ensuring integration with existing database environments.

2. Knowledge of IT management information systems to isolate hardware/software problems, measure system performance, extend operating system capabilities, and support organizational operations.

3. Knowledge of software development techniques and data management concepts to design, develop, code, test, and debug large-scale programs while optimizing database processes and system effectiveness.

4. Ability to gather facts, assess requirements, apply design tools, and solve complex computer software problems using analytical and evaluative methods.

5. Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing with management officials, IT specialists, and end users to coordinate activities and provide training and support.

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

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.

This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection. under Required Documents

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.

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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.

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