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This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) - Title 32, Position Description Number D2581P01and is part of the WI JFHQ J6, Wisconsin National Guard.
06/12/2025 to 07/06/2025
$88,621 - $115,213 per year
GS 12
1 vacancy in the following location:
No
Yes—Situational
Not required
No
Permanent
Full-time
Excepted
None
No
No
WI-12746948-Joint-25-289
838691000
Current federal employees whose agencies have their own hiring rules, pay scales and evaluation criteria.
Current members, those who want to join or transitioning military members.
This position is open to current military members of the Active-Duty Army/Air Force, Army/Air Force Reserves and Army/Air National Guard (to include the Wisconsin Army/Air National Guard) that are eligible to enlist in the Wisconsin Army/Air National Guard.
As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) - Title 32, GS-2210-12, you will be responsible for accomplishing technical, analytical and advisory functions relating to long-term planning, strategy development and integration of future technology to meet customer requirements.
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Responsible for all facets of future operations, distributing, tracking all tasking, ensuring proper planning, and execution of all required operations and administrative orders are processed and completed. Processes all incoming Operations Orders (OPORD), Warning Orders (WARNOs), evaluates and determines IT requirements then assigns the OPORDs to respective personnel based on their functional and technical specialties. Works directly and proactively with the state Information Technology team members, monitors OPORD progress ensuring tasking are executed. Coordinates with DoD, ARCYBER, NETCOM, NGB, and/or Command S3 to ensure all OPORD issues are managed and completed.
2. Represents the CIO on all cross-functional teams or other planning teams (CFMO, G3, G5, etc.) and reviews all external long-term plans for possible IT requirements and develops strategies for future requirements. Engages with all customers to determine future IT requirements. Provides planning, consultation, and integration strategy for all IT services provided by the state IT department and functional teams. This function requires an understanding of state organizations missions, schedules and processes. Evaluates, defines, and designs the enterprise architecture and infrastructures. Ensures new IT systems and structures are in compliance with policies and guidelines.
3. Manages vendor relationships for the CIO and coordinates all vendor presentations for staff education on possible technical solutions. Attends external conferences and webinars with a focus on future technical solutions to meet customer requirements. Conducts feasibility studies for the acquisition of new types of automated computer systems to replace, add to or upgrade present equipment with intent of improving information management equipment operations. Type of equipment includes current generation computers, servers, peripheral devices, software, printers, etc. Gathers and reviews manufacturer's catalogs, brochures, and internet access concerning various equipment acquisitions based on functional requirement(s) and determines compatibility with the existing Activity architectural design. Contacts manufacturers to conduct market research, arranges for equipment demonstrations, and gathers technical and cost data. Identifies and develops scalable, standards-based IM/IT software solutions to satisfy new or modified customer requirements. Makes recommendations to superiors regarding equipment approval/consideration for applications. Keeps abreast of current market/and advancements in automated equipment for potential use in the Activity.
4. Based on involvement on long range planning teams, technical studies, and customer engagement develops, a long-range strategic and technical plan for the CIO. Prepares required inputs for budget submission.
Performs other duties as assigned
MILITARY REQUIREMENTS:
Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
Military Grades: E-5 through E-6
Conditions of Employment:
Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:.
At the GS-11 level, a Ph.D. or equivalent, or 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree.
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
*You must submit your college transcripts in order to substitute education for specialized experience.*
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).
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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (format should include Month and Year) of employment and duties performed.
2. Other supporting documents: You must submit your college transcripts, if substituting education for specialized experience.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below.
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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