INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) with Security Clearance

• Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties. Performs studies and establishes plans to optimize information technology applications. Performs studies covering the range of IT options available to the Cyberspace Capabilities Center (CCC) for deployment in support of global operations. 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. Conducts technical research and analytical studies to support IT innovations throughout ACC/Air Force. Prepares justification for reprioritizing funding to support IT enhancements and persuades management to take a specific course of action. DUTY 2: In a Career Broadening capacity assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities. Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to 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. DUTY 3: Functions as a senior technical advisor on contract, resource management and budget activities supporting IT operations. 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 statements of work (SOW) or performance work specifications (PWS), 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 Offices 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.

• cycle cost of IT resources and anticipated enhancements/upgrades.

Prepares justifications for long range funding submissions.

DUTY 4: Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings.

Independently advise/analyze metrics data and operating conditions to troubleshoot and correct complex problems and anticipates future problems applicable for CCC-wide IT operations.

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Mobility agreement must be signed
• Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations.

• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DPZ and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Travel by regularly scheduled commercial or military conveyances IAW Joint Travel Regulations may be required in performance of TDY
• 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
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/ In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying, interrelationships of multiple IT disciplines; performance management and measurement methods and tools; project management methods; and advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices for the management, acquisition, and implementation of IT systems throughout the agency and supported organizations.

Develops, interprets, and provides expert technical advice on worldwide systems installation, operations and maintenance in support of systems managed by the Cyberspace Capabilities Center, which includes configurations, requirements, strategies, policies, practices and methodology, both Government and industry.

Mastery of, and skill in applying technical knowledge of IT systems methods, approaches, and management regarding oversight and performance of hardware and operating configurations, policies, and procedures as applied to the AF/DOD business requirements.

Mastery of, and skill in applying, the interrelationships of multiple IT specialties/technical competencies to manage, acquire, evaluate resources, train, and/or ensure implementation of AF/DOD IT systems, and to serve as a senior focal point for CCC IT systems.

Expert IT knowledge of and skill in applying, program development, program maintenance, acquisition, system approval requirements, concepts, techniques, policies, principles, and rigorous security requirements to determine the business value of the systems and their information and performance capabilities.

Knowledge of IT systems architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods sufficient to conduct feasibility studies, cost analysis review, development investment plans, and recommend a best course of action along with suitable alternatives.

Ability to review and consult on IT related contracts and to serve as the technical authority on IT systems and service contracts.

Skill and ability to develop new approaches, policy and p