DATA SYSTEMS SPECIALIST

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 the Air Force Reserve Command Program Manager for Logistics Information Systems and Technology owned by the AFRC Director of Logistics, Engineering, and Force Protection. Leads AFRC Logistics IT modernization efforts and conducts in-depth analysis of functional mission IT support requirements and technical solutions.

**Qualifications:**
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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 providing knowledge and expertise in the development and maintenance of locally designed personnel data systems and products relating to AFRC systems and processes. In addition to -Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques as well as measurement of data to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies. 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. Broad knowledge base of policies, concepts, staff and operating functions, and procedures affecting combat support functions and/or automated information systems management at various levels of command throughout the Air Force and DoD. Familiarity of the interrelationships among logistics, other combat support functions as well as other functional areas both within the AF and within DoD. 2. Use of analytical techniques necessary in the determination, programming and defense of current and long-range requirements. Ability to plan, program, and coordinate with personnel in diverse combat support functions is mandatory. 3. Thorough and comprehensive knowledge of DoD, Joint, and Air Force combat support and operational doctrine, policy statements, principles, and/or directives. 4. Thorough knowledge of technical aspects of automated information system innovations and developments. Must be able to identify and recommend new and/or proven technology to resolve existing combat support information system problems. 5. Competent use of staff procedures to include a through understanding of the administrative requirements to develop a fully coordinated staff package. Skills including staff procedures, coordination procedures, and the ability to negotiate concurrence with non-coordinating agencies. Must be adept at translating official policy position into clearly writtern guidance for all Air Force units. 6. Thorough knowledge of HQ USAF organization and function. Working knowledge of the relationship of the relationship between HQ USAF, SAF, and the headquarters of all services, DoD agencies, the OSD staff, and the Joint Staff. 7. Competence in the use of written and oral communications. Must be able to consistenly communicate and relate complex combat support and M&S and/or information system management concepts to audiences with widely varying degrees of familiarity with the subject matter. Must be able to articulate a policy position to senior Air Force officials. Must be able to effectively develop and deliver and informational or persuasive briefing or speech. 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.