SummaryTHIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.This National Guard position is for a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number
D1542P01 and is part of the MD JFHQ G6, National Guard.
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This position serves as the Chief Information Officer with responsibility for serving as the focal point for the State National Guard IT requirements and priorities, including the cybersecurity and privacy programs, enterprise architecture, software application and development, capital planning and investment, infrastructure, and telecommunications support. This position is responsible for the following duties:
Manages IT activities for the DODIN-A(NG) and Mission Support Systems. Manages IT activities to ensure the appropriateness of system design, development, deployment, and security functions associated with the infrastructure and support systems, IT network and the inventory of software and hardware. Oversees the IT procurement process and administers an IT inventory management and replenishment program to ensure efficient life-cycle management. This includes the construction and review of various management reports and processes used to define, value and tracks IT investments.
Oversees the Mission Command (MC) Branch on all matters pertaining to MC and communication system readiness. Supervises support services (COMSEC, Spectrum Management, Radio, other MC systems, etc.) as well as emergency communication support actions supporting Domestic Operations (DOMOPS). Supervises overall support for MC systems for MTOE and TDA elements.
Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors.
Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the state G-6. Serves as the State's principal staff office for all facets to include: cybersecurity, automation, telecommunications, information assurance, information plans, policy, integration, budget and records management. Establishes organizational sub-element goals and determines resources needed to maintain the organizational missions and functions. Reviews current information management related programs, makes planning adjustments and recommends changes. Through branch chiefs and subordinates, determines overall manning needs; secures position authorizations and adjusts for unusual staffing requirements. Reviews guidance/tasking's and devises plans and methods to economically accomplish them.
Monitors, reviews and analyzes program implementations. Manages all aspects of the state Cybersecurity Program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and non-repudiation of sensitive and classified information and information system resources.
Represents the command in dealing with state, local, tribal communities and federal government agencies. Promotes coordination, cooperation, and mutual understanding within and between DoD, Army, Air Force, other federal agencies, military departments, defense agencies as well as state, local and tribal communities on various installation management IT programs and initiatives.
Performs other duties as assigned.
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Conditions of employmentNATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement. Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform. Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. Must be able to obtain a Secret Security Clearance within one year of appointment.
QualificationsMilitary Grade: O4 - O6SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: The demonstration of knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies which demonstrate the likelihood to perform successfully the duties of the position and is related to the work of the position to be filled. These knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies are normally attained through the equivalent of one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level of the position being filled but may also be obtained through other means. Such demonstratable knowledge, skills, and abilities/competencies may be typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT or other means.
Length of time is not of itself qualifying. Candidates' experience should be evaluated based on duties performed rather than strictly on the rank of the individual; however, established compatibility criteria/assignments must be followed. The applicant's record of experience and/or training must show possession of the knowledge, skills and abilities needed to fully perform the duties of the position.EducationYou must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims. To receive credit for Education, you must provide documentation of proof that you meet the Education requirements for this position.Additional informationIf 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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).
- We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 180 days of the closing date.
- This position MAY be eligible for recruitment or relocation incentives, pending availability of funding and management request.
- This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
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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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