Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens. See "Who May Apply" in the "Qualifications" section for more information on who is eligible to apply for this position.

• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) for contract oversight and of communications operations and maintenance acquisitions across South West Asia.
• Represents the Brigade for operations and maintenance mission requirements and defends the Brigade's operational budget in two- and three-star General Officer Steering Committee (GOSC) and to four-star commands.
• Responsible for integrating both short and long range staffing and program requirements, equipment and resources.
• Serves as the technical expert on all information technology and services management matters in the brigade, to include networks, systems and service, execution of NETOPS and information assurance.
• Synchronizes the use of interdependent resources across 11 countries, to include civilians, military, and contractors, in order to provide and maintain an acceptable level of communication services and capabilities in an unstable environment.
• Serves as a reviewing level manager for the Brigade HQ staff, as Deputy to the Brigade Commander, and as Chief, Information Officer (CIO) for the 160th Signal Brigade.
• Assists in the development and approval of service level management agreements between the Brigade and all levels of its customer base located on more than 27 installations throughout 11 countries.
• Provides expertise and advice to the Brigade Commander for the operations, management and defense of the OCONUS-Southwest Asia Theater, enhancing mission command for Strategic and Expeditionary Forces through all phases and transitions of war.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• Must satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15FEB2023.
• One year Supervisory probationary period may be required.
• This position requires you to possess/obtain and maintain a valid Official U.S. Passport and Driver's License. Tourist passports will not be accepted for overseas travel.
• Position is designated as Special-Sensitive therefore the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET security clearance based on an SSBI background investigation for access to Sensitive Compartmentalized Information (SCI).
• This position requires the incumbent to obtain and maintain the appropriate Information Assurance certification in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, within 6 months of entry onto duty.
• Position requires temporary duty (TDY) business travel approximately 25% of the time.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs may be warranted.
• This position may be subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Must successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter, IAW AR 600-85, Army Substance Abuse Program.
• Satisfactorily complete Pre-employment physical IAW CENTCOM MOD 17 is required as a condition of employment, prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, prior to reporting for duty. Subsequent annual physicals are required.
• Pre-employment physical required as a condition of employment, prior to appointment, reassignment, or transfer, prior to reporting for duty. Subsequent annual physicals are required.
• Travel to overseas location might require specific immunizations and training/certification IAW USCENTCOM and Department of the Army Personnel Recovery policies.
• Incumbent is required to be mobile for worldwide assignment as the needs of service dictates.
• Incumbent of the job will be subject to on-call and irregular work hours.
• This position has been designated Mission Essential. In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.

Qualifications

This position is in the Supervision/Management Work Category at the Expert Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

Who May Apply:
Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.

Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by

Basic Requirement for Supervisory IT Specialist (Policy and Planning):

Specialized and Other Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes assisting in development and execution of information technology requirements and the policies, plans, personnel, programs and budgets to support them; coordinating programs, policies, operation and maintenance of strategic communications systems, equipment, and personnel within the organization; monitoring network operations, management and information assurance support for Commanders and agencies; and supervising and directing work of civilian and military information technology specialists, professional engineers, network and information assurance specialists, and support personnel.

My specialized experience includes, or was supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

(1) Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Lead others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances. Review and edit work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards;

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Use expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints. Anticipate customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs. Collaborate across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support;

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Clearly explain and defend complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge. Actively listen and clarify points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings. Use well- constructed, fact- based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement; and

(4) Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Provide precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered. Help team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals. Identify the root causes of problems; develop systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.