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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.
This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number PDD1863000 and is part of the MA ANG 253rd CEIG, 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 (508) 968-7202
Learn more about this agency06/18/2024 to 07/18/2024
$98,240 - $127,707 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
MA-12443624-AF-24-102-025
796215900
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
Open to current members of the Massachusetts Air National Guard and those eligible to transfer to the Massachusetts Air National Guard. National Guard Membership IS required for this announcement.
(1) Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications. Performs studies covering the installation's information technology 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 needs of the organization. Prepares justification for reprioritizing funding to support IT 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 IT activities. Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to Engineering and Installation IT 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 IT 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 Engineering and Installation 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 in using IT. Provides technical assistance to system users and contractors.
(3) Functions as a senior technical advisor on EI contract and budget activities. Plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets. Conducts extensive research and analytical studies and develops specifications, justifications, and economic analysis in support of selection and acquisition actions. Prepares solicitation packages to include SOWs/PWS (statements of work/performance work specifications), technical evaluation criteria, bid schedules, etc., for contracts. Initiates, analyzes, coordinates, and incorporates recommended modifications to the solicitation package to ensure technical accuracy. Coordinates with Contracting Office to ensure completeness and legal sufficiency. Serves as authorized representative of the Contracting Office with responsibility for providing technical oversight in the procurement of IT assets and services. Provides interpretation of technical provisions of contracts and recognizes differences between various vendors' bids. Formulates life cycle cost of IT resources and anticipated enhancements/ upgrades. Prepares justifications for long range funding submissions. Conducts surveys of current architecture and infrastructure to determine the most cost effective methods of meeting organizational business requirements. Prepares cost analysis reports which provide management sufficient detail upon which to base decisions regarding allotment of resources. Prepares detailed budget proposals and financial plans for approval of higher-level management in support of defined business needs. Persuades and influences management toward a specific course of action. Maintains liaison with the contracting office, budget office, and other staff functions involved in IT activities.
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.
SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree.
Above Degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.
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.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
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.
Resume must be submitted with the following information:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
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/12443624
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