Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time, Information Technology (IT) Specialist, (GG-2210-13), performing as the Executive Communication Section Chief, working at the U.S. Strategic Command (USSTRATCOM), Offutt Air Force Base (AFB), in Bellevue, Nebraska.
Salary ($107,501 - $139,753) based on experience
This position may offer relocation, recruitment, and/or retention incentives based on experience.
This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Personnel System position aligned under authorities of Section 1599f, of Title 10, Chapter 81 United States Code and DOD Instruction 1400.25-V3007.
Required 3-year probationary period for new Federal government appointments.
CES applies and documents Veterans' Preference IAW DoDI 1400.25, Volume 3005.
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Qualifications/Requirements:
In this position you will serve as the section lead within the Executive Communications Branch, providing comprehensive technical and administrative supervision to staff. The incumbent directs critical day-to-day IT operations and executive travel management, ensuring seamless, secure, and tailored communications support and a wide range of IT services for General Officers/Flag Officers/Senior Executive Service leaders, their immediate staff, and all other customers supported by the Branch.
Must be a U.S. Citizen
Must be able to obtain & maintain a "Top Secret/SCI" Security clearance
This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position
The incumbent must be able to pass medical physical.
The incumbent will be required to travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
This is a mission essential position performing a mission critical function and may not be vacated in time of emergency or mobilization. The incumbent must be removed from military recall status and may not become a member of the ready reserves.
This position includes Cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. The incumbent must meet foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and resident qualification requirements within 12 months.
• Knowledge of the principles, methods, and practices of enterprise information technology and Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) systems integration sufficient to configure, sustain, and optimize secure voice, video, data, server, endpoint, and deployable communications capabilities across multi-enclave environments and external Department of Defense Information Network (DoDIN) / Defense Information Systems Network (DISN) interfaces.
• Knowledge of IT lifecycle management, technical requirements analysis, modernization planning, and Commercial Off-The-Shelf and Government Off-The-Shelf (COTS/GOTS) evaluation methods.
• Knowledge of cybersecurity, systems security, and information-assurance principles, including Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA) Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs), Identity and Access Management (IdAM), role-based access controls, encryption, and cryptographic controls.
• Knowledge of systems and application administration, software testing, user-acceptance testing, database synchronization, and application programming interface (API) integration.
• Skill in applying advanced diagnostic, monitoring, performance-analysis, and recovery methods.
HIGHLY DESIRED EXPERIENCE
- JWICS/NIPR/SIPR Administration
- Hardware/Software Troubleshooting
- VIP/Tactical SATCOM
- Supervisory Personnel Leadership
- Performance Management
- Technology Road Mapping
- IT Acquisition/Contract Officer Representative
- CISSP
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
Click the apply button to complete an application and upload your two-page resume to comply with the Merit Hiring Plan (PDF or Word Doc) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). As of 27 September 2025, Federal agencies will only accept resumes up to two pages in length. To learn more about the new resume requirements visit https://afciviliancareers.com/resumetips/ OR https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/agency-guidance-on-the-two-page-limit-on-resume-length/
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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.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
