HiredNow AI
Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command

IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

$89,508 to $116,362 a year

  • Robins AFB, Georgia
  • Department of the Air Force

Found by HiredNow AI on Oct 6, 2026. Subscribers saw it first.

About the role

Salary: $89,508.00 to $116,362.00 Per Year

Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as senior information technology (IT) specialist and consultant to management in support of installation IT policy and plans.

Major duties

Critical Performs studies and establishes plans of action for improving the efficiency of information technology applications. Performs studies covering the installation's information technology status. Assesses policy needs and develops policy and procedures governing IT activities. Plans, develops, approves procedures and interprets policy related to IT activities. Critical Functions as a senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities. Plans and coordinates all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets. Represents the organization at conferences and meetings and presents briefings. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees or special IT projects. Analyzes areas of concern, identifies problems, and resolves conflicts through persuasive discussions with management and user representatives.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology Management. Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-11, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: ???????Applying the command's policy and planning formulation process, capital investment planning principles/methods, and the command's cyberspace and enterprise IT goals/objectives to participate in planning cyberspace work force training development initiatives; Implementing cryptographic system methods, approaches, and management regarding oversight and performance of hardware and operation configurations, policies, and procedures applied to the organization's business requirements; Utilizing maintenance, acquisition, system concepts, techniques, policies, principles, and security to determine the business value of the systems and their information, and performance measures; and Applying project management practices along with the organization's cybersecurity policy and strategy to develop IT implementation plans throughout the life cycle of capabilities. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-­grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods. 2. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans. 3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements. 4. Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods. 5. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements,and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oralbriefings, to render informed judgments. ???????6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet futurerequirements. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Listed on USAJOBS; the Apply link opens the official announcement. HiredNow AI is not operated, sponsored, approved or endorsed by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management.

Apply at Headquarters, Air Force Reserve Command