SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Summary

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for an SUPERVISORY IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN), Position Description Number T5234P01, and is part of the Montana Army National Guard, G6. (A copy of the Position Description can be obtained from HRO upon request.)

Selecting Official: Matthew Williams

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Duties

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Manages IT activities for the DODIN-A(NG) and Mission Support Systems. Manages IT activities to ensure the appropriateness of system design, development, deployment, and security functions associated with the infrastructure and support systems, IT network and the inventory of software and hardware. Oversees the IT procurement process and administers an IT inventory management and replenishment program to ensure efficient life-cycle management. Provides Information System Cost Estimates for the support of Military Construction (MILCON) execution. This includes the construction and review of various management reports and processes used to define, value and tracks IT investments.

Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters. Selects candidates for subordinate non-supervisory and supervisory positions taking into consideration skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO objectives. Ensures reasonable equity among units of performance standards developed, modified, and/or interpreted and rating techniques developed by subordinate supervisors. Explains performance expectations to subordinate supervisors and employees directly supervised and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Appraises performance of subordinate supervisors and other employees directly supervised and serves as reviewing official on evaluation of non-supervisory employees rated by subordinate supervisors. Approves expenses comparable to within-grade increases, extensive overtime, and employee travel. Recommends awards for non-supervisory personnel and changes in position classification to higher-level managers. Hears and resolves group grievances and employee complaints referred by subordinate supervisors and employees. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems of employees directly supervised and reviews and/or approves serious disciplinary actions (e.g. suspensions, removals) involving non-supervisory subordinates. Ensures documentation prepared to support actions is proper and complete. Reviews developmental needs of subordinate supervisors and non-supervisory employees and makes decisions on nonroutine, costly or controversial training needs and/or requests. Encourages self-development. Approves leave for subordinate supervisors and ensures adequate coverage in organization through peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time. Demonstrates sensitivity to ideas of subordinates.

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the state G-6. Serves as the State's alternate principal staff office for all facets to include: cybersecurity, automation, telecommunications, information assurance, information plans, policy, integration, budget and records management. Assists in organizational sub-element goals and determines resources needed to maintain the organizational missions and functions. Reviews status of information management related programs, makes planning adjustments and recommends changes. Through branch chiefs and subordinates, determines overall manning needs; secures position authorizations and adjusts for unusual staffing requirements. Reviews guidance/tasking's and devises plans and methods to fund and accomplish the mission.

Monitors, reviews and analyzes program implementations. Manages all aspects of the state Cybersecurity Program to ensure the confidentiality, integrity, availability and non-repudiation of sensitive and classified information and information system resources. Publishes information assurance policy ensuring information assurance policy compliance. Reviews information technology system certification artifacts and provide accreditation recommendations to the installation management and provide information assurance, awareness, training and education. Leads the development and promulgation of information assurance policies and procedures to ensure that the information assurance program implementation that is consistent with DoD policies, directives and procedures. Assesses the impact of policies, procedures and special projects required to ensure that the agency information assurance program is integrated into the overall State policy, plans operations and strategy in an effective and responsive manner. Responsible for compliance with all applicable Federal, Department of Defense (DoD) and Army regulations (AR) pertaining to information assurance to include, but not limited to the Federal Information Systems Management Act (FISMA), Federal IT Acquisition Reform Act (FITARA), Department of Defense Directive (DoDD) 8500.1, Information Assurance; Department of Defense Instruction (DoDI) 8500.2, Information Assurance Implementation, AR 25-1: Army Knowledge Management and Information Technology Management and AR 25-2: Information Assurance.

Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a trial period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance level.
• Irregular and/or overtime (compensatory) hours may be required to support operational requirements or contingencies or may be required to work hours outside of the normal duty day.
• Ability to establish effective professional working relationships with coworkers and customers, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission.
• May require travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the incumbent to drive a motor vehicle; if so, and an appropriate valid driver's license is mandatory.
• The duties and responsibilities of your job may significantly impact the environment. You are responsible to maintain awareness of your environmental responsibilities as dictated by legal and regulatory requirements and your organization.
• Position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in response to a state emergency or disaster declaration. This designation will not exceed 14 calendar days per year unless otherwise approved in advance by the TAG.
• Must be certified IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and obtain Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 264, IAW current AF directives.
• (continued) Information Assurance - Technical Level II (IAT II), IAW current AF directives.
• Position is designated as OV-PL-002 (Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner) within the Defense Cybersecurity Workforce as guided by NIST SP 800-181; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
• (Continued) Which establishes the Tasks, Skills, Knowledge and Abilities expected of this position. (
• Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable. IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level. All certifications are required within 6 months of employment.

Qualifications

GENERAL EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must have experience, education or training that has provided a basic knowledge of data processing functions and general management principles that enabled the understanding of the stages required to automate a work process; experience 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.

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Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS:

Must have 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level (GS-12). Must also have experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

***(MUST address your experiences in detail on your resume as they relate to these general and specialized experience requirements, to be considered for this position)***

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

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 (Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)).

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.

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