Full Job Description
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Position Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412 Test Wing, 412 Electronics Warfare Group, 445 Test Squadron (445TS/EWJI) at Edwards Air Force Base.
In this position you will serve as a first-level supervisor, managing the Systems Administration team by applying technical expertise to execute the organization's information assurance (IA) program and maintain authority to operate (ATO). Design, implement and sustain IT infrastructure that supports developmental and operational test and evaluation (DT&E and OT&E) programs. Provide real-time monitoring capabilities and ensure reliable networks, servers and application services that enable Digital Test and Training Range (DTTR) operations.
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Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $104, 349 - $161,313 per year (includes locality)
"If your current basic salary is within the band, but above the stated VOP, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position."
Telework Information: Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and Office of Personnel Management (OPM) prescribed "Unscheduled Telework"
Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible
Incentives:
• This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
• This position MAY be eligible for a Student Loan Repayment (SLR) incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
Desired Skills:
- 3+ years of experience leading a system administration team.
- 3+ years of experience managing IT projects, assets, software licenses, and configurations.
- 5+ years of experience in IT systems and network administration.
Major Duties:
- Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
- Lead the execution of the Network Security Program by implementing IT security policies and safeguarding information moving into, within, and out of the installation across LAN, WAN, and other communication pathways.
- Apply IT security principles and technologies to protect information system resources throughout their life cycle, establishing and enforcing INFOSEC/COMPUSEC policy for the flight.
- Lead personnel in executing a broad range of processes and practices required to meet IA requirements.
- Coordinate with scrum masters and program managers to support hardware and software installation, configuration, and integration activities that meet mission and project requirements.
Qualifications/Requirements:
U.S. Citizenship
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.
Must be able to obtain and maintain and "Top Secret" security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI)
This is a designated Drug Testing Position)
Check OPM Quals Standard and Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR)
Must be able to obtain and maintain the required level of Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification within 9 months of assigned duties.
Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products and services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.
Knowledge of IT INFOSEC security requirements for certification and accreditation, network operations and
protocols, systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews. Knowledge of Local Area Network security requirements and techniques for protecting computer systems from viruses, data tampering, and unauthorized system entry.
Knowledge of a broad range of telecommunications concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media,
equipment, equipment configuration, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications
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.
Air Force Civilian Service Employment Benefits:
Paid Time Off:
11 Federal Holidays each year
13 sick leave days earned per year (accumulative)
Paid Vacation Time:
13-26 days per year based on length of employment
Health Insurance:
No waiting period to qualify for you and your family
Retirement:
Immediate coverage by the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
Basic Benefits Plan
Social Security:
Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), like a 401(k) (Automatically receive 1% agency contributions and up to 5% matching)
Health & Wellness:
Various Medical
Flexible Spending Account
Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
Family and Medical Leave Act
Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/260902aftcbenefitstrifold
Federal Resume Tips:
Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.
Learn more about the new resume requirements at:
https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
https://afciviliancareers.com/PDF/FederalResumeWriting.pdf
Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Classification & Qualifications for Federal Government Employees:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/
Please visit the Air Force Test Center job board to view other career opportunities:
https://www.aftc.af.mil/About-Us/Jobs/
