IT SPEC (PLCYPLN)

About the role

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPEC (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number PDD1863000 and is part of the MA ANG 102nd IW, 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 email; ***.

What you will do

• (1) Performs studies and establishes plans ot action tor improving the etticiency ot intormation 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.
• 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.
• 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.

How you will be evaluated

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.

Documents you must provide

• Your name and contact information.
• Work Experience section of your resume must include: Name of the organization you worked at.
• Job title you held at the organization.
• Start and end dates for the position (dates must have month and year).
• Bulleted statements regarding duties you performed in the position.
• Be clear and concise in stating your duties, we will not make any assumptions regarding your experience.
• Your bulleted statements should reflect that you have the required specialized experience described in this announcement.
• If your position was in the civil service, include the grade and series for the position.
• If applicable, include TRADITIONAL GUARDSMEN experience.
• Enter your AFSC, bulleted statements of duties, and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
• Education and certificates if applicable.
• Include name of school, degree, or certificate, start and end dates.
• Part-Time, unpaid, volunteer work if applicable.
• Include duties and responsibilities and start and end dates (dates must have month and year).
• IMPORTANT: Resumes that exceed 2 pages cannot be considered.
• For additional information regarding resume requirements visit: *** Unofficial Transcripts, if used to qualify (An official transcript may be required before being hired.)

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

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 (***).

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.

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