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SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force
Air Force Materiel Command

Summary

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Veteran's preference does not apply to DHA recruitment.

The primary purpose of this position is to provide oversight of the Plans and Programs flight.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
03/11/2026 to 04/10/2026
Salary
$146,632 to - $197,200 per year

Salary listed is Edwards AFB CA, if you are selected for a different location your salary is dependent upon that duty location.

Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Locations
Few vacancies in the following locations:
Edwards AFB, CA
Eglin AFB, FL
Holloman AFB, NM
Nellis AFB, NV
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
No
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
Yes
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
AFMC-221004-1297547-TLA
Control number
860638600

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Clarification from the agency

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection

Duties

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  • Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities at least 25% of the time.
  • Defines, establishes, and directs the activities of IT Plans and Resources
  • Provides senior expertise and oversees ClO Support, the Plans and Programs Offices and the Resource management Office

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship is required
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
  • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
  • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
  • Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
  • This position may require travel
  • This position may require drug testing, and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
  • Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or 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
  • Direct deposit is required
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours to include weekends, evenings and holidays.
  • This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
  • This is a Centrally Managed position under the Cyberspace and Information Technology Career Field
  • This is a Financial Management Level 2 Certified position IAW the NDAA 2012, Public Law 112-81, Subtitle F-Financial Management, Section 1599d. Incumbent shall comply with the requirements of this certification program.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions,: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have within 120 days, will have 52 weeks of IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to Federal experience at the next lower grade (GS-13), level, pay band (NH-03), or equivalent (pay schedule, pay band, etc). Specialized experience is described as: developing and maintaining strategic plans; assessing policy needs and developing policies to govern IT activities; providing policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers; defining current and future business environments; preparing IT budgets; managing IT investment portfolios; establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership; identifying and addressing IT workforce planning and management issues, such as recruitment, retention, and training; conducting audits of IT programs and projects; and/or ensuring the rigorous application of information security/ information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.

Ideal Candidate: The ideal candidate has strong leadership skills and an extensive expertise in a broad range of IT principles, concepts, and methods used in planning, development, programming, budgeting, acquisition management, implementation, and surveillance of communications-computer systems hardware, software, networking technology, facilities, and personnel. The ideal candidate also has strategic level understanding of organizational requirements, budgetary considerations, and financial information regarding programs and the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives. Finally, the candidate must demonstrate ability at a senior level to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
1. Extensive expertise of broad range of IT principles, concepts, and methods used in planning, development, programming, budgeting, acquisition management, implementation, and surveillance of communications-computer systems hardware, software, networking technology, facilities, and personnel.
2. Strategic level understanding of organizational requirements, budgetary considerations, and financial information regarding programs and the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.
3. Demonstrated ability at a senior level to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.
4. Demonstrated leadership experience planning, organizing, and directing functions and mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors.
5. Strong ability to effectively communicate both orally and in writing at the strategic leadership level.
6. Knowledge of organizational requirements, budgetary considerations, and financial information regarding programs and the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning the acquisition management process and initiatives.

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.

Education

ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

This public notice is to gather applications that may or may not result in selection.

This job announcement may close at any time - apply now!

AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.

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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.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

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