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.
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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.
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