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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

TITLE 5 IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) (MI 110 CS)

Battle Creek, Michigan, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$74K/yr - $96K/yr

USAJOBS is seeking a TITLE 5 IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) for the MI 110 Airlift Wing, National Guard. The primary purpose of this role is to serve as a senior information technology and communications specialist, providing consultancy and support for installation IT and communications policies and plans essential to operational readiness.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a senior information technology (IT) and communications specialist and consultant to management in support of installation IT and communications policy and plans

Analyze organizational processes and procedures through assessment of management, operational, technical and administrative practices pertinent to the organization

Identify process, system, and training deficiencies by applying defect prevention principles and root cause problem resolution techniques and recommend corrective action for each

Perform studies and independently establish plans for improving the efficiency of information technology and communications processes

Perform studies of all aspects of the installation's information technology and communications programs, processes, and methods

Interpret a variety of technical requirements making independent judgments to determine organizational compliance with applicable instructions, procedures and practices

Audit IT programs, processes and projects

Evaluate mission effectiveness, using standardized and locally developed evaluation programs and processes

Manage the scheduling and accomplishment of managerial, personnel, technical and special evaluations

Advise supervisors and managers on the evaluation of programs, policies, regulatory requirements, and procedures

Recommend the establishment of quantity or quality criterion

Coordinate with HHQ elements, Program Management Offices, Specific System/Hardware Support Elements, OEM Vendors and Vendor Contracted support facilities for issue resolution

Research includes using various means and media to obtain needed information to accomplish the task

Develop, implement and maintain work center training programs

Plan and schedule tasks and training activities for drill status guard members

Qualification

ITCommunications policyTechnical assistanceSupportCost analysis for infrastructureRF spectrum analysisManagement of IT programsProblem resolution techniquesTraining program developmentEffective communication

Required

You must meet the following Education requirement to qualify for education in lieu of specialized experience for this position: master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

You must provide transcripts or other documentation to support your Educational claims

Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation

May be required to successfully complete a trial period

Participation in direct deposit is mandatory

U.S. Citizenship is required

Irregular and overtime hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies

The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft/vehicle to perform temporary duty assignments

Must have a valid civilian driver's license

Work may require access to classified information. Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance

Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day

May be required to travel by car, in military and/or commercial aircraft, and by other means of transportation as appropriate to perform temporary duty assignments

Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission

Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration

Required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position

knowledge and experience in providing customer technical assistance and support for all users

Can provide ongoing technical support to customers to ensure proper functional use of equipment and programs and to preclude undue interruptions to IT and communications services

Can perform independent research of literature and consults with a variety of vendors, IT and communications specialists in other agencies, and members of professional associations to determine availability and feasibility of modifying existing systems

Provides cost analyses for new/upgrade infrastructure and architecture capabilities

Can analyzes RF spectrum requirements and determine compatibility with other users considering transmitter and receiver specifications, antenna data, emission characteristics, and modes of radio wave propagation