IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING)

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an IT Specialist (Policy and Planning), Position Description Number T5248000 and is part of the 229th Cyber Operations Squadron Special Security Office of the Vermont Air National Guard.

This position will act as the Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO).

Qualifications:

OPEN AREAS OF CONSIDERATION: AREA 1, 2, 3, 4
Area I: Current On-board Title 5 or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians (Tenure: 1-Career, 2-Conditional, 3-Indefinite or 4-Term ) - Only those current Vermont National Guard employees who are in permanent, indefinite, or term technician status as result of being competitively hired by the Vermont National Guard working at the location specified in job announcement.
Area II: Title 5 NG Federal Employees or Title 32 Dual Status Technicians within the Vermont National Guard.
Area III: All current and former members of the VTNG.
Area IV: United States citizens
* Veterans' Preference Rules are mandated by law and some applicants may receive priority consideration before other applicants without veterans' preference.
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE GS-11: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-09 level, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples include experience, education or training that includes knowledge of commonly applied security principles, concepts, and methodologies. Knowledge of a wide range of security concepts, principles, and practices to independently review, analyze and resolve the difficult and complex security problems that come into the office.

OR

EDUCATION: Successfully completed at least three (3) years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. degree or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to do the work of the position. NOTE: You must submit copies of your official transcripts with your application.

OR

COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: Combination of specialized experience and education as described above may be used to meet total experience requirements. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts with your application.

FEDERALTIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in­-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-09 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-11 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

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


Please be advised:
1. Specialized experience will be used to determine qualifications for the announced position.
2. An applicant's RESUME must provide, in detail, how they meet the specialized experience listed.
3. It must be documented with "from (mm/yy)" and "to (mm/yy)" dates and description of the specialized experience.
4. If education or a degree is required as part of the "Specialized Experience", you must include transcripts.

Do not copy the specialized experience qualifications word for word and place into your resume; you must describe your personal experience as it pertains to each statement.

Responsibilities:

1. Develops and manages the state IT Plan. Provides support in the planning and analysis phase to ensure the mission and program management principles are documented. Ensures the completion and review of life-cycle trends and cost-benefit analysis for installation information systems and support services. Develops information policies, plans and programs for the state in conjunction with the supervisor and the various division/branch chiefs. Periodically analyzes existing policies and procedures for application of security and information assurance compliance in all planning and IT management activities. Reviews applicable NGB, and Joint Technical Architectures for integration into the state IT architecture. Develops, documents and maintains the state IT architecture in support of the C4 program goals and objectives.

2. Coordinates the completion and review of the various IT reporting requirements in conjunction with the supervisor and all division/branch chiefs. Analyzes the division chiefs' submissions to ensure accuracy and compliance with C4 policies and objectives. Recommends changes and/or improvements. Analyzes and manages the information management internal controls program, analyzing proposed systems determining the program impact and resource requirements along with reviewing budget management functions for program impact and compliance with C4 priorities and objectives.

3. Serves as a key analyst in the IT capital planning process. Completes and reviews the state's IT budget submission to ensure that it reflects the goals and objectives of the organization and that it addresses all state Enterprise requirements. This submission is the basis for the state portion of the NGB Program Objective Memorandum (POM) submission. Provides analysis and specifications for review by the organizational chief and the various division/branch chiefs to project fiscal impacts and requirements for budgetary issues. Coordinates with the various C4 program managers in the
analysis and reconciliation of fiscal issues in support of information management goals and program objectives. Conducts analysis and audits of assessable C4 programs. Analyzes findings and develops reports noting deficiencies found with suggested corrective actions designed to ensure the effective accomplishments of the C4 program goals, objectives and policies. Analyzes new or proposed regulations, legislation, or operating procedures for impact on the IT programs and operations mission. Develops regulatory and policy documents for the directorate.

4. Coordinates the completion of budget management functions in conjunction with all fiscal managers within the organization. This includes analysis and review of the Annual Funding Program and the impact to the various C4 Program areas. Prepares management reports and funding status based on the initiatives and objectives for review by the supervisor. Analyzes and reviews the organization's projects and policies to ensure compliance with the Enterprise Information Plan objectives. Schedules and attends meetings and conferences. Represents the organization at meetings and on committees. Prepares briefings and reports.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Salary : $82,812 - $107,653