IT PROGRAM MANAGER (PLCYPLN)

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is: The incumbent ensures assigned portfolios of NORAD and USNORTHCOM Cyber, C4 and IT capabilities are effectively managed. Ensures capabilities are aligned to the Commands' objectives. Manages operation components, policies, processes, equipment, and other planned initiatives. IT portfolio management and evaluation of IT investments.

Duties

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1. Manages Information Sharing portfolio of investments for NORAD and USNORTHCOM.

2. Oversees and operates IT portfolio organization and execution. Considering DoD CIO, DISA and Joint Staff J6initiatives for cyberspace evolution and modernization, directs a chartered team represented by stakeholders within and external to the NORAD and USNORTHCOM Directorate of Cyberspace Operations. Works in concert with service managers and system program managers to develop plans detailing integrated system transition strategies, ensuring supportability within the existing infrastructure.

3. Conducts Business Process Analysis (BPA) in order to improve the efficiency and effectiveness of NORAD and USNORTHCOM's information sharing communications and IT processes and services.

4. Represents NORAD-USNORTHCOM Cyber Operations Directorate with a variety of installation and functional area organizations and represents the organization at DoD wide, national level, and multi-command technical meetings, working groups, boards, and conferences.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Employee may be required to work overtime
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• The position is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance as a condition of employment.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position is identified as a TDP.
• Cyberspace Workforce qualification is a condition of employment. The incumbent is required to achieve both the foundational (within 9 months) and resident (within 12 months) outlined in IAW DoDM 8140.03.
• May be required to perform other duties in support of extended mission requirements of the COCOM mission; have additional duties assigned; perform duties including battle staff augmentation, escort duties, ID checks, and other duties as required.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12), or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: Application of C4 systems and associated IT policies, principles, concepts, methods and practices in order to develop and interpret IT and IRM policies, procedures, and strategies and to provide expert advice in/on IT governance and portfolio management; Making decisions or recommendations to significantly change, interpret or develop Command policies or programs.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

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 information sharing concepts, services and capabilities to include Data Centers, Core Computing and Network Infrastructures, Unified Capabilities, and End User/Desktop Computing.
2. Knowledge of information technology, information resources management and/or program management.
3. Knowledge of and ability to develop policy, plans, and procedures.
4. Knowledge of information technology portfolio management.
5. Knowledge of information and information technology policies and procedures.
6. Knowledge of life cycle process for systems and on trends in present and emerging communications technology.
7. Knowledge of business process analysis and information technology best practice frameworks.
8. Knowledge of Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) System.
9. Skill and ability to speak and write effectively regarding highly complex technical issues in order to give briefings, chair meetings, leads task forces, and prepares reports for the General Officer/SES level.

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.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location.

Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.

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Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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