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IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT)

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command
TCAQ-JI

Summary

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
02/26/2026 to 03/08/2026
Salary
$91,779 to - $141,880 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Scott AFB, IL
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
No
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
Yes
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
USTC-26-12898364-DH
Control number
859196900

This job is open to

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Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612)(NonComp Mil Sp), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

Duties

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As a IT SPECIALIST (DATAMGT) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Perform work necessary for planning, development, implementation, and administration of the Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) for the acquisition, compilation, cataloging, caching, storage, distribution, and retrieval of data.
  • Analyze interface requirements and coordinate with authoritative sources to develop an integration plan to consume the required data.
  • Assess and address the limitations of methods to deliver data and cleans large, disparate datasets for bulk analysis and import.
  • Plan and develop acquisition strategies for providing specialized systems engineering and technical services in support of the planning, design, development, database management, implementation, configuration management and maintenance required to develop and manage JTMS data architecture information repositories/databases.
  • Assess impact of forecasted changes in technology and business requirements on JTMS's long-range IT investment plans and recommends appropriate changes to plan and strategies to enhance JTMS's ability to manage data in a manner that contributes to the accomplishment of JTMS mission requirements.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Flexible
  • Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible at management's discretion
  • This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s)

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH03, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Developing strategies and frameworks for integrating data from various sources, such as databases, Application Programming Interfaces (APIs), cloud platforms, and third-party systems.
  • Exercising data validation and cleansing techniques to ensure data accuracy and integrity.
  • Monitoring and optimizing data integration processes for speed, efficiency, and reliability.
  • Creating and maintaining detailed documentation for data integration processes, workflows, and configurations.
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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


Additional information

This position is part of the the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet the Back to Basics functional area certification requirements for career category N - Engineering & Technical ManageProgram Management, Level 2 - Practitioner within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position. For information regarding the DAWIA Back to Basics please visit: Home (dau.edu) or Back to Basics - Helpful Resources (dau.edu)

This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within nine months of filling the position, and be residentially qualified within 12 months, IAW DoD 8140.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

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