IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/DATAMGT)

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) “Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense,” dated 12/22/2023.

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) “Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense,” dated 12/22/2023.

As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/DATAMGT) at the GS-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serve as the Chief Data Officer and the authoritative representative for the JECC Data Program.
• Develop, promote, and lead pioneering efforts in the implementation of data as an asset and the establishment and enforcement of data-related strategies, policies, standards, processes, and governance.
• Provide technical data management experience and provides analysis and makes final technical decisions concerning the integration of Artificial Intelligence, Machine Learning, data science and new, upgraded, or modernized data systems and instrumentation.
• Direct collaboration and planning with JECC HQ Directorates, JECC Subordinate Elements, as well as external organizations, to determine, negotiate, coordinate, and integrate organizations and interests.
• Represent the command at meetings, conferences, and senior level technical forums as an expert consultant and advisor on all data-related issues.

You may qualify at the GS-14 level , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Managing a data integration team to curate data to enable the use of scientific, statistical, and advanced analytical techniques to define, quantify, and evaluate the feasibility of assigned projects, studies, or problems.
• Leading multi-disciplinary teams, performing efforts to determine technical sufficiency of data architectures and procedures to plan, execute and support an Agency’s mission.
• Planning, developing, and implementing high-level complicated technical solutions for an Agency’s data challenges to resolve technical gaps and shortfalls across the Command.

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail – Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service – Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
3. Oral Communication – Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
4. Problem Solving – Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.