LEAD IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

United States Air Force

$89K — $138K *
Information Technology
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of experience in IT program management and project oversight.
  • Expert knowledge of IT assessment, planning, oversight, and evaluation techniques.
  • Proven ability to manage multiple IT projects and life cycle management activities.
  • Strong skills in translating functional requirements into technical specifications.
  • Experience in stakeholder engagement to address IT development and operational needs.
  • Track record of effective team leadership and mentoring.
  • Ability to maintain a security clearance and travel as required.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and oversee IT projects and programs within the depot maintenance industrial complex.
  • Develop innovative corporate policies and practices for IT management.
  • Research and recommend new IT tools and methodologies for operational enhancements.
  • Provide customer-driven project management from concept to deployment.
  • Evaluate and monitor IT project's alignment with business needs and requirements.
  • Manage subordinate staff to ensure high-performance standards in IT deliverables.
  • Engage with key stakeholders to understand and fulfill IT specifications.

Benefits

  • Potential relocation, retention, and recruitment incentives.
  • Opportunity for career growth within the federal government.
  • Access to comprehensive health and retirement benefits.
  • Support for professional development and training initiatives.
Full Job Description
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Lead It Specialist (plcypln/entarch) (NH-2210-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 72 ABW, at Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits.

This job may close at any time! Apply now!!!

Relocation, Retention and Recruiting Incentives may or may not be authorized.

2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality

Job Open Date: 9/16/2026

Job Close Date: 9/23/2026

Who may apply: All U.S. Citizens

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a lead applied information technology program manager and senior subject matter expert, researching, developing, and recommending new and innovative corporate policies, practices, and processes for the management of (OC-ALC) depot maintenance industrial business systems. Performs official lead duties over subordinate employees overseeing projects, assignments and studies encompassing the depot maintenance industrial complex. Provides applied information technology (IT) project services to the Oklahoma City Air Logistics Complex (OC-ALC) depot maintenance industrial business based on customer requirements. Researches, evaluates and pro-actively evaluates applied IT for insertion into the depot maintenance industrial complex. Provides life cycle IT customer driven project management from concept formation to deployment.

Requirements:

Obtain & maintain a security clearance

May be required to travel to perform temporary duty

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA):

1. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance.

2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance.

3. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs.

4. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs.

5. Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals.

6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff.

RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit.

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.

Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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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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