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IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) TITLE 32 PERMANENT

Department of the Army
Army National Guard Units

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) TITLE 32 PERMANENT, Position Description Number D2583P01 and is part of the NH ARNG DCSIM, National Guard.

This vacancy is to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.

Overview

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Accepting applications
Open & closing dates
12/10/2025 to 12/29/2025
Salary
$100,371 to - $130,488 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 12
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Concord, NH
1 vacancy
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
None
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Secret
Drug test
Yes
Financial disclosure
No
Bargaining unit status
No
Announcement number
NH-12847000-AR-25-102
Control number
851921700

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Clarification from the agency

Area 1 Only, Internal to this agency

Duties

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide management oversight and guidance on information technology projects.

Serves as primary point of contact for all project teams regarding on-going technical projects. Assists in IM/IT portfolio project management, integration, coordination and planning. Implements corporate decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development of the projects and intermediate products in support of the mission. Negotiates and integrates across all functional components (i.e., planning, design, implementation, contracting, etc.), customer needs, regulatory requirements and other agencies' commitments in support of assigned IM/IT projects.

Within this portfolio, integrates IM/IT project scope and criteria, schedules and milestones, budgets, and responsibilities of the participating parties, assumptions and risks, contingencies, and performance measurement criteria. Supports programming decisions affecting assigned projects. Oversees projects and requirements supporting strategic and technical planning operations as well as management support provided by state National Guard IT department. Plans work to be accomplished by the ad hoc project teams, set and adjust short-term priorities, and prepare schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to team members based on positional responsibilities, priorities, difficulty of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Develop performance standards for subordinates as related to each project, evaluating the work performance and accomplishments of those objectives. Ensure appropriate product-related training and documentation is developed.

Analyzes information systems requirements or environment. Integrates the planning, design, implementation, etc., for multiple IM/IT projects of considerable scope and complexity as measured by their program authorizations, diversity, geographical area, management demands, technical intricacies, and various customers. IM/IT Projects managed are complicated by multiple local stakeholders; major integration issues; conflicting interests of multiple Federal government agencies; a variety of statutes and regulations; a high incidence requirement for IM/IT special equipment, materials, design features, unique projects with special acquisition strategies, and close agency scrutiny because of size, importance, and economic implications and top-level approvals required. Develops or implements information systems security plans and procedures.

Monitors and reports on IM/IT portfolio and project milestones and budgets from preliminary assessments, full integration, and through to initial operations. Recommends courses of action and allocation of funds, consistent with progress attained, and measures and monitors performance to assure commitments of all parties are being maintained. Reviews and analyzes IM/IT project proposals, schedules and cost reports to ensure integration and correct delivery of scope within authorized and appropriate cost and schedule. Reviews IM/IT project progress, measuring performance and recommending necessary corrective actions to maintain agreed upon scope, schedule, and cost. Based on performance trends, assesses portfolio risk, forecasts schedule, budget, or quality problems, and ensures proper resolution of issues raised. Reconciles sponsor/customer concerns, assuring that all participating parties are informed of project progress, issues and impacts. Reviews and recommends, within authorities provided, project cost and schedule changes. Provides status reports on projects assigned (progress, issues and trends) to state National Guard IT stakeholders, internal customers, and external customers. Conducts In-Process Reviews to facilitate the sharing of information and collaboration as required ensuring projects continue on track. Assures early identification of customer problems or issues and facilitates the resolution of identified problems or issues in the most appropriate manner.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter PRIOR to applying for this position.
  • This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required PRIOR to the effective date of placement.
  • Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
  • Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
  • Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
  • Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
  • Must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate security clearance for the position.
  • May occassionally be required to work other than normal duty ours; overtime may be required.
  • Incumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain/maintain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140 or DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level II or III within 9 months of hire.
  • Some compensatory time may be needed to meet mission requirements.
  • Must obtain SEC+ certification

Qualifications

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is a Title 32 excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.

Military Grades: E5 to E9; 01 to 04; WO1 to CW4

Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position.

Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade.


Compatible Military Assignments: 17, 25, 26, 170, 255 Series

Minimum Requirements: Experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the applicant to understand the stages required to automate a work process. Experience may have been gained in work such as computer operator or assistant, computer sales representative, program analyst, or other positions that required the use or adaptation of computer programs and systems.

Specialized Experience: (GS-12) - Must have 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade (GS-11). Specialized 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.

It is not necessary for applicants to possess the MOS/AFSC listed as compatible to the position in order to apply, however applicant must meet the qualifications for the position. It is applicant's responsibility to acquire a compatible MOS/AFSC within 1 year of appointment. Coordinate with your unit's training representative to determine whether or not you can qualify for a specific MOS/AFSC and/or receive training within the 1 year timeframe before accepting the position.

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience:

Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

or

3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree

Additional information

This agency participates in the Fair Chance Act, Title 5 USC 9202 Limitations on requests for criminal history information. An employee of an agency may not request, in oral or written form (including through the Declaration for Federal Employment (Office of Personnel Management Optional Form 306) or any similar successor form, the USAJOBS internet website, or any other electronic means) that an applicant for an appointment to a position in the civil service disclose criminal history record information regarding the applicant before the appointing authority extends a conditional offer to the applicant. Certain exceptions do apply to this Act.

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." In addition, all job announcements now include a link to USAJOBS, Equal Employment Opportunity Policy, which affirms that candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin

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).

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.

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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Customer Service, Data and Content Management, Technical Competence.

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