This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to current on board Title 5 employees of the Iowa Army National Guard.. Military membership is not required..
As a SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (POLICY AND PLANNING) (Title 5), GS-2210-13, you will perform the following duties.
Supervisor and senior team lead for mission command division. Supervises and manages the MC Personnel who support mission command systems, supporting and enhancing mission command. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees; develops performance standards and rates employees; interviews and selects candidates for subordinate positions; recommends hiring, promotion, or reassignments; takes disciplinary measures; identifies developmental and training needs of employees; provides and/or arranges for needed development and training. Manages, tracks, and reports career needs of Signal, Cyber, and Electronic Warfare personnel and makes recommendations on assignments. Performs a full range of personnel management actions: coordinates work plans and schedules, furnishes technical and administrative guidance, and resolves work problems. Identifies professional development needs, employee schedules and approves leave, and initiates appropriate awards. (30%)
Reporting and visibility. Maintain effective rapport with subordinate unit G6/S6 personnel, and agency representatives, ensuring unified efforts in communication support. Maintains reports from all MC system support personnel and keeps state level reporting metrics current and relevant to readiness goals. Utilizes personnel to develop relevant reports and ensures effective utilization of all network management, monitoring, reporting systems, and MC systems. Attends readiness briefings, Unit Status Reporting briefs, and other meetings to ensure a synch on communication readiness and reporting. Ensure team members maintain continuous surveillance of the overall network(s) operation. Prepares briefings and specialized reports as required. (30%)
Supports readiness through interactions with both supported units and supporting agencies. Requests and receives requirements from supported units. Serves as a conduit of support with proper priority, funding, and tracking mechanisms. Provides status reports on requests to both supported units and management chains. Keeps maintenance of the systems as current as applicable to system guidelines and standards. Monitors PMCS records of units to ensure preventive maintenance is being conducted and documented. Coordinates with other MC support elements available in the organization (state) and evaluates processes to ensure support paths are clear and that gaps in service are addressed. Establishes maintenance relationships, agreements, and SOPs as required to ensure readiness gaps do not develop. (25%)
Subject Matter Expertise and currency. Provides or coordinates training to subordinate personnel to maintain their proficiency on systems specific to the supported units. Works with PMs, PEO's, and associated support teams to establish training standards on each system and seeks the necessary skill building training, support needs, and for current lessons learned on tactics, techniques, and procedures; system usage and maintenance improvement. Tracks the training and certification levels on systems that require specialized training levels. Performs briefings to senior graded personnel on new equipment and capabilities. Reports on system status and pursues solutions on deficient units to ensure the command is aware of the training requirement. Reviews services annually to ensure they align with C4IM or future service models as dictated by regulation or policy. (15%)
May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
Incumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain required or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level 2. All certifications are required within 6 months of employment.
Must obtain and maintain a SECRET clearance level.
Position is designated as OM-ADM-001 within the Defense CyberSecurity Workforce as guided by NIST SP 800-181; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.
Qualifications
In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration. Your resume must contain your own words. Resumes that are verbatim, from this announcement, any PD's, or any other applicants will not be considered.
MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:GS221013- Applicant must have the following experience:
1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.
Experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.
Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.
Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment.
Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion.
Experience in scheduling the use of computer time for program processing.
Experience collecting and sequentially staging input media with associated program instructions for processing.
Experience in at least one programming language.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
SECURITY CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: Employment is subject to attaining and maintaining a clearance as required by this position. If the selectee does not possess the applicable security clearance when hired, application must be made within 30 days of the start date. Failure to make application for the required security clearance will result in termination of employment.
TRIAL PERIOD REQUIREMENT: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 2-year trial period or 1-year (Veterans Preference Eligibles Only) during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider:
Your performance and conduct.
The needs and interests of the agency.
Whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and
Whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service.
Upon completion of your trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
APPLICATION MATERIALS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 08/17/2026. FAILURE TO PROVIDE COMPLETE INFORMATION MAY RESULT IN YOU NOT RECEIVING CONSIDERATION FOR THIS POSITION. Please refer to the Qualifications and Evaluations Section of this Announcement to understand the qualification requirements, and the How to Apply Section for detailed instruction on applying.
Annuitants other than DSR annuitants hired on or after November 25, 2003, shall not have their salary offset by the amount of the annuity received for the period of reemployment in accordance with section 9902(h) of Reference (b). These individuals shall receive full salary and annuity during the period of reemployment; they shall not be considered employees for the purposes of subchapter III of chapter 83 or chapter 84 of Reference (b) (e.g., ineligible for retirement deductions, ineligible to participate in the Thrift Savings Plan); and their period of reemployment shall not be creditable for a supplemental or redetermined annuity.
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.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
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, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Verbiage displayed on your resume or application must contain your own words. You may refer to position descriptions, i.e. the general and specialized experience located within the vacancy announcement, to assist with describing work experiences; however, resumes or applications received in verbatim will not be considered. In your resume you will need to address the general and specialized experience listed above. Please use as much detail as needed, giving dates (months and years) of the experience, position title and how the experience was gained. This information is needed to determine if you are qualified for the position.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:
Knowledge of information technology principles, concepts and methods. Information Technology includes systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information. Also included are computers, network components, peripheral equipment, software, firmware, services, and related resources.
Knowledge of Information Technology (IT) principles, concepts and methods are covered by the GS-2210 series.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
(In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration).
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027341
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
IA G6 DCSIM
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
(In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration).
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13027341
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
To begin, click Apply to access the online application. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
After acknowledging you have reviewed your application package, complete the Include Personal Information section as you deem appropriate and click to continue with the application process.
You will be taken to the online application which you must complete in order to apply for the position. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation is included with your application package, and submit the application.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account (https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login), all of your applications will appear on the Welcome screen. The Application Status will appear along with the date your application was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/how-to/application/status/.
IA G6 DCSIM
7105 NW 70th Ave
Johnston, IA 50131-1824
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
