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Information Technology Specialist (SYSADMIN/CUSTSPT) NF-04

Department of the Army
United States Army Installation Management Command
Yuma Proving Ground, AZ

Summary

This position is located at Yuma Proving Ground, AZ.

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Incentives and Bonuses

  • Incentives will not be paid.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Posted yesterday · Apply by 07/09/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 9, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
No
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$55,000 - $65,000 per year
Pay scale & grade
NF 4
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Not required
Appointment type
Permanent
Occupations and job series
Supervisory status
No
Federal service type
This job is in the Competitive Service
Represented by a union
No
Drug test
No
Security clearance
Secret
Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk
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Background check type
Financial disclosure required
No
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Announcement number
O2NAFYU-26-12994593
Control number
874422200

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Clarification from the agency

United States (U.S.) Citizens and Non-U.S. Nationals who have resided in the U.S. or U.S. territory for three (3) or more continuous years immediately preceding the start of Federal affiliation.

Duties

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  • Participate in the planning and delivery of a full range of Information Technology customer support services to the organization, including system hardware/software installations, configuration, upgrades, and troubleshooting.
  • Secures and manages cloud-native apps and devices. Configures and protects mobiles, desktops, servers, and virtual endpoints. Simplifies cross-device management with modern security.
  • Maintains and upgrades physical and virtual servers. Monitors performance, manages user accounts, and sets permissions. Implements security measures to ensure secure access control within organizational IT systems.
  • Prepares and updates manuals, instructions, and operating procedures, ensuring optimal functionality and operability of systems.
  • Conducts both formal and informal training for customers to enhance their skills and understanding.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Direct Deposit and Social Security Card is required.
  • Meet qualification/eligibility/background requirements for this position.
  • A one-year probationary period may be required.
  • Satisfactorily complete an employment verification (E-Verify) check.
  • Must possess (within 6mo of employment) and maintain applicable Computing Environment certificates of training and a minimum Information Assurance baseline security certification of Security+ equivalent (or higher) in accordance with DoD 8570.01-M.
  • Information Assurance Technical, Level II technicians, and DoDM 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce within 6 months of hire date.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
  • Satisfactory completion of all pre-employment checks in accordance with AR 215-3, to include a physical assessment, Tier III investigation, and Special Agreement Checks.

Qualifications

Resumes must be two pages (or less). Resumes should clearly demonstrate the applicant's relevant experience, skills, knowledge and abilities as they pertain to this position.

A qualified candidate must possess the following:
Specialized IT experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training or IT certification which demonstrates skill in applying:

  • Principles and methods for integrating information systems components.
  • Performance tuning tools and techniques.
  • System diagnostic tool and fault identification techniques.
  • Systems administration methods.
  • Participating in the planning and delivery of a full range of IT customer support services.
  • Installing, configuring, upgrading and trouble shooting hardware and software components.
  • Presenting formal and informal training and assistance to customers.
  • Reporting, responding to, and resolving customer requests.
  • IT security principles.
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Completion of a master's degree or 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems management, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours as indicated above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.

In addition, candidates must demonstrate IT-related experience which addresses the following four competencies:
  • Attention to detail - Such as implementing quality control procedures and conducting compliance reviews.
  • Customer service - Such as providing assistance to both internal and external customers; assessing customers' needs, meeting quality standards, and evaluating customer satisfaction.
  • Verbal communication - Such as conducting formal presentations or training to audiences at varying levels of hierarchy and technical expertise.
  • Demonstrated problem-solving skills - Such as identifying the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions, or approaches to problems.
NOTE: The above minimum qualifications must be described within the duties of previous work experience listed on the applicant's resume and/or supporting documents. A copy of all documents must be submitted at the time of application.

Highly Preferred - Resume must demonstrate experience in the highly preferred criteria.
  • Three or more years of hands-on professional IT and system administration experience, including customer support and enterprise IT operations, peripherals, and point-of-sale (POS) equipment.
  • Three or more years managing and troubleshooting Windows-based operating systems, servers, and Local Area Networks.
  • Two or more years installing, configuring, and testing PC hardware, peripherals, and point-of-sale (POS) equipment.
  • Experience supporting specialized MWR systems such as CYMS or RecTrac.
Applicants that meet the Highly Preferred criteria will be referred to management for consideration first. All others may be referred if management does not make a selection from the Highly Preferred list.

Education

Education requirements as stated in the Assessment Questionnaire. Master's degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree in computer science, engineering, information systems management, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours as indicated above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks.

PLEASE NOTE: To receive credit, the demonstrated experience above must be shown in your resume and transcripts and certificates uploaded.

Additional information

Area of Consideration

  • The Area of Consideration for this vacancy announcement is worldwide.
Manual Application Option
  • If you are unable to apply online, you can complete a paper application. To get started, contact servicing NAF Human Resources representative or office listed in the Agency Contact Information section (at the bottom of this announcement) to request a copy of the application form.
  • Be sure to submit your completed application form, along with your resume and any required supporting documents, no later than 3:00pm MST on 07/09/2026 to ensure timely processing.
  • Important: Incomplete applications, including missing responses to questionnaire items may result in an ineligible rating.
PCS Costs
  • Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs are not authorized based on a determination that a PCS move is not in the Government's interest.
Allowances and Differentials
  • This job is part of a pay-banded system. Sunday premium pay for regularly scheduled employees and night differential pay may be authorized by the Garrison Commander.
  • Non-foreign overseas allowances, cost of living (COLA), and differentials will not be paid, contingent upon eligibility.
Important Information Regarding Access to Certain Federal Facilities:
  • Access to certain federal facilities may require a REAL ID-compliant driver's license/ID (marked with a star) or an Enhanced Driver's License (EDL) from WA, MI, MN, NY, or VT. See https://www.tsa.gov/real-id for details.
Your Application may be Considered for Multiple Opportunities:
  • After you apply, your application remains valid for 90 days and may be referred to hiring officials as new vacancies arise. Additional referrals may occur for up to 90 days after the closing date.
Termination of Spouse Employment Preference
  • Refusal of a military spouse to participate in established recruitment procedures for a Regular Full-Time (RFT) or Regular Part-Time (RPT) position (for example, interview, and so forth) is considered a declination of employment and is a basis for termination of Spouse Employment Preference (SEP) entitlement for the current Permanent Change of Station (PCS) of the sponsor.
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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 Matters: How We Will Review It

We want to help you put your best foot forward! Please take time to carefully follow all application instructions - missing information or skipped steps could impact your eligibility.

  • Your application will be thoughtfully reviewed to see how well your experience and qualifications align with the requirements listed in this announcement. This includes your resume, supporting documents, and responses to the assessment questionnaire.
  • We will consider your responses to our application questionnaire.
  • If you're tentatively qualified, we'll take a closer look to ensure your questionnaire responses match the experience reflected in your resume and documentation.
Note: If it's later found that qualifications or experience were overstated, it may affect your consideration for the position - so honesty and clarity are key.

Understanding Eligibilities: What You Can Claim When Applying

When you apply for a federal position through USAJOBS or USA Staffing, you may be eligible for selection preference or priority consideration based on your background or status. These eligibilities can improve your chances of being considered or referred for a position.

Depending on your situation, you may be able to claim one or more of the following eligibilities:
  • NAF Priority Consideration 1 Business Based Action (BBA)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 2 Former NAF Employee (FNE)/Current NAF (CNE)/Current APF Employee (CAE)
  • NAF Priority Consideration 3 Outside Applicant Veteran (OAV) (Includes spouses and parents)


Tip: Be sure to review each eligibility question carefully and provide the required documentation. Claiming an eligibility without proper support may affect your application status. Looking for more details? Refer to the Who Gets Initial Consideration (Selection Preferences) and the What Other Considerations are Available sections of our Applicant Information Kit.

United States Army Installation Management Command

Benefits of joining U.S. Army Garrison Yuma, Yuma, AZ, include ride share opportunities; on-post surplus housing; and access to Morale, Welfare & Recreation services like child-care and youth activities for school-aged children, food and beverage facilities, fitness center, pool, and discount military theme park tickets. For those living on-post there is an on-post elementary school for grades kindergarten thru 5th grade.

Benefits of being an Army Professional include unique training and professional development opportunities, DoD and Federal Leadership Development programs, paid federal holidays, sick leave and annual leave accrued per pay period based on time in service, retirement benefits, 401K matching contributions, work life enrichments such Employee Assistance Programs, and the Army Civilian Fitness and Health Promotion Program.

YPG is located near the Arizona-California-Mexico border, approximately 15 miles north of the outskirts of the city of Yuma (pop 87,000), Arizona. Yuma is a 2.5-hour drive from San Diego, CA and Phoenix, AZ, along Interstate Highway 8, and a 5-6 hour drive from Las Vegas, NV, in the heart of the great Sonoran desert where the US Army tests medium and long range artillery, aircraft target acquisition equipment and armament, armored and wheeled vehicles, and a variety of munitions, and personnel and supply parachute systems to ensure that America's ground forces have the equipment necessary to win our nation's battles.

Agency contact information

Gabriel Lopez Sotomayor
Phone
(915) 568-6287
Email
gabriel.o.lopezsotomayor.naf@army.mil
Address
EQ-NAF-W6CKAA-USARMYGARRISONYUMA
DO NOT MAIL
Yuma, AZ 85365
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