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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
Posted this week · Apply by 07/12/26
Due by 11:59 p.m. ET on July 12, 2026
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Work site options
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Remote job
No
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Salary
$91,779 - $141,880 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 3
Promotion potential
None
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule
Full-time
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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
Jobs require a background check and some require a security clearance. The type depends on the job.
Background check type
Financial disclosure required
Yes
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number
USTC-26-12994522-DH
Control number
874551300

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:

  • Serve as a Joint Transportation Management System (JTMS) Data Architect and technical data expert for assigned enterprise-level data architecture(s) including related systems-level data architectures exercising independent judgment and discretion in interpreting associated architecture and data administration policies in data architecture development.
  • Execute the program's data strategy and implementation plans, define organizational policy, and ensure alignment with organizational and department-level policy.
  • Evaluate impacts of new data technologies on the JTMS technical architecture and policies and provide conclusions and recommendations that have a major impact on top-level management plans and decisions regarding requirements definition, planning and acquisition of major upgrades, and new system capabilities.
  • Collaborate with DoD and USTRANSCOM CDAO POCs on departmental and command data governance efforts.
  • Evaluate existing systems and capabilities, especially from an enterprise data perspective, and initiate feasibility studies and analyses to determine ways and means necessary to enhance data interoperability and normalization across the Joint Deployment Distribution Enterprise.
  • Determine enterprise data requirements and provide alternatives and a recommended course of action.
  • Review system data model and documentation for compliance with applicable standards.

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: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.
  • 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 NH 3 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Define and implement organizational data strategy in alignment with business objectives.
  • Design and maintain the overall data architecture, including logical and physical data models, data warehouses, and integration frameworks.
  • Establish and enforce data governance policies, standards, and best practices.
  • Collaborate with organizational leaders, data personnel, and analysts to understand data requirements.
  • Evaluate and recommend data management tools, platforms, and technologies.
  • Advise and implement current IT architectural concepts, frameworks and new and emerging, IT, cybersecurity, cloud, and data related technologies.
  • Apply knowledge of the Software Development Lifecycle, Agile, and Development, Security, and Operations (DevSecOps) principles.

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

Other Notes:
This position is a cybersecurity coded position. The employee of this position must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD-approved cybersecurity qualifications applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoDM 8140.03.

This position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee is expected to meet the functional area certification requirements within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position.

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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

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

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

This announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.

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

Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command

The US Transportation Command provides responsive air, land, and sea transportation support to deploy, sustain, and redeploy US military forces worldwide during peace and wartime. USTRANSCOM is also responsible for coordinating and overseeing the end-to-end global logistics and supply chain management systems within the DoD. USTRANSCOM seeks highly skilled applicants in a variety of fields to include: Acquisition, Information Technology, Strategic Planning, Financial Management, Logistics, and Supply Chain Management.

Agency contact information

USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
Phone
614-692-2646
Email
DHRS-D-TRANSCOM@DLA.MIL
Address
TRANSCOM
508 Scott Drive
Bldg 1900 E
Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357
US

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