COMPUTER ASSISTANT

About the role

IOWA ARMY NATIONAL GUARD - TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION This position is open to current on-board Title 5 and Title 32 AASF 1 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard. Military membership is required. LOCATION: AASF 1, Boone, IA

What you will do

• As a COMPUTER ASSISTANT, GS-0335-9 your duties are below.
• Creates local modifications to the STAMIS system.
• Modifications within and among systems are created to provide for the communication of data between testing platforms and the STAMIS system.
• Results are used to ensure the timely and accurate exchange of maintenance, supply and operational data between individual aircraft laptop computers and the Local Area Network (LAN).
• Works with multiple operating systems with guidelines that are not always specific or may not exist.
• Monitors the transfer of data between aircraft laptops and LAN computers to ensure data integrity is maintained.
• Monitors data back-up systems.
• Ensures data and data files are accurately entered into a system through the Local Area Network (LAN).
• Monitors database files from outside sources (e.g., inspection master files, component master files and reportable item files) to ensure data integrity and applicability.
• Restores deleted data files as necessary.
• Utilizes Standing Operating Procedures (SOP's) in the event of ULLS-A failure.
• Troubleshoots common or recurring problems experienced by laptop users.
• Creates database inquiries to access local information stored in the ULLS-A.
• Assists AASF users in preparing locally designed reports.
• Creates, edits and saves database queries.
• Prioritizes work and necessary repair actions to ensure operating systems function correctly.
• Ensures reports accurately reflect individual aircraft status.
• Oversees AMSS processes for daily recording and reporting of aircraft/subsystem readiness and end-of-period reports.
• Maintains and updates unit parameters and aircraft/weapon systems authorization files to ensure calculated readiness rates are available.
• Serves as the Terminal Area Security Officer (TASO) with security oversight over AASF ULLS-A system components.
• Manages ULLS-A network security protection mechanisms.
• Assigns, secures, stores, and maintains user IDs, passwords and controls individual and group access to the ULLS-A system.
• Provides advice and recommendations for using and safeguarding ULLS-A data and resources against unauthorized disclosure, modification, access, use, destruction or denial of service.
• Trains or works with personnel on ULLS-A changes and procedures.
• Prepares presentations, utilizing computer programs, as required.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• This is an excepted position that requires military membership in a compatible military assignment in the Iowa Army National Guard.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of this excepted position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 09/18/2026 .
• FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOUR NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION.
• Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
• SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position.
• If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date.
• Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• Military Rank Requirements: OFFICERS, WARRANT OFFICERS, and ENLISTED MEMBERS (E-5 to O-3)

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience - master's or equivalent graduate degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.B. or J.D., if related To receive credit for education, you must provide college transcripts to support your educational claims.

How you will be evaluated

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration. Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words.

You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above.

Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities required for this position: Detailed knowledge of ULLS-A systems, hardware and software, and how they interconnect in and between normal, variable, and different operating conditions and systems (DOD, MSDOS, etc) in the AASF and AVCRAD to accomplish duties.

Extensive knowledge of computer equipment, internal computer processes, and application and utility programs. Knowledge of a wide range of analytical and diagnostic methods, procedures, and principles to identify system failures, take corrective actions to resume normal operations, and implement procedures to allow for partial use until problems are resolved.

Knowledge of the codes, abbreviations and terms used in the ULLS-A system program and the order needed to acquire, interpret and resolve problems based on information derived from ULLS-A system reports.

Knowledge of job priorities, rules and scheduling procedures in order to align and adjust schedules in accordance with functional program priorities when work schedules are re-aligned.

Skill and knowledge to independently apply DoD, Army, NGB, and local policies, standards, and directives to perform analysis, to evaluate the automated information systems requirements, and offer assistance and guidance to those who receive informational products.

Knowledge of a wide range of current automated information systems, data automation, and information technology concepts, methods, techniques, and procedures. This includes Army, NGB, and commercial off-the-shelf systems technology.

Knowledge of AASF missions, objectives, terminology, and management practices in the facility, NGB, and the DA to recognize probable areas of interaction and overlap between proposed and existing system requirements.

Documents you must provide

• Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
• Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, DD 214, SF-50, ect.

What to expect next

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.

Additional information

ENLISTMENT CASH BONUSES: Acceptance of a technician position may affect any bonus and/or educational assistance that may be applicable. Please contact your Education Office prior to accepting a position with the Iowa Army National Guard. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.

If you are a male applicant 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 are not eligible for appointment in this agency (***).