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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of an identified high potential candidate; it is not a continuing position and assignment duration is limited to 36 months.
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Responsibilities

• In a Career Broadening (CB) capacity, conducts Portfolio Management to ensure IT investments are effective, efficient, and linked to strategy.
• Coordinates with organization-level portfolio managers, system program managers and Headquarters Air Force (HAF) IT compliance subject matter experts to ensure systems and investments comply with applicable laws, regulations and policies.
• In a CB capacity, plans, organizes and directs the evaluation, review, analysis, and assessment of solutions to a variety of complex programmatic information technology architectural and acquisition problems, issues, and studies.
• In coordination with senior stakeholders both inside and outside the organization, develops and improves IT governance and service strategy development processes to ensure effective and efficient review and approval of candidate investments.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. Employee must sign AF-wide mobility agreement.
• The incumbent of this position must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov.
• PCS travel expenses will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606.
• PCS cost will be paid IAW Career Broadening Policy under this agreement.
• Career Broadening positions are managed by AFPC/DP2Z and are centrally funded.
• Positions are established specifically to provide developmental experience designed to broaden the skills and/or enhance the leadership perspective of a high-potential, mid-level manager.
• Career Broadening also provides training and developmental opportunities at various organizational levels.
• These assignments offer the qualified candidate a unique assignment in that the candidates brings certain experience to the assignment while gaining new experiences in a different work environment.
• TEMPORARY PROMOTION: If the position is filled as a temporary promotion, upon completion of the career broadening assignment, the temporary promotion may lead to permanent promotion without further competition.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station.
• The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft.
• Completion of a bachelor or advanced degree in STEM or cyber-related discipline is highly desired.
• Completion of grade-appropriate Professional Military Education is highly desired.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments.

Qualifications

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Individuals 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.

AND

One year of specialized experience which includes experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the GS-13 grade/level or equivalent in the federal service.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:

Comprehensive knowledge of application of laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to IT portfolio management and CPIC for business systems. Knowledge and experience with strategic planning methods, concepts, strategy development and performance
management as they relate to IT service delivery.

Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and implementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. Knowledge and experience with conducting business case analysis and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors.

Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the planning and requirements process and information management capabilities.

Skill to plan and organize the aspects of development, production, and system investment decision-making and to coordinate various aspects of planning and requirements such as enterprise architecture, IT portfolio management, financial management, and contracting.

Knowledge of Federal regulations which apply to information technology and information services management such as the Clinger-Cohen Act; the Federal Information Security Management Act; and Section 2222 of Title 10, United States Code.

Knowledge of the Financial the Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution System. Ability to communicate effectively with senior leaders across the DoD and Air Force functional and technical communities both orally and in writing. All oral and written communications always clear, concise, and with technical accuracy.

PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.

VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months

Defense National Relocation Program is authorized.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application . The Vacancy ID is 11180854

If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here .

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities please click here . Subsequently, FTR Bulletin 20-04 issued by GSA, provides further information regarding NDAA FY2020, Public Law 116-92, and the expansion of eligibility beyond "transferred" for WTA/RITA allowances. For additional information, please click here .

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.

Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.

Applicants who meet the requirements for and apply as a non-competitive eligible that meet minimal qualifications and other requirements of this position, will be given consideration as a non-competitive candidate and will be referred unless blocked by an individual with priority/preference.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

Online Application: Questionnaire.

Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn ), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.

Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (Includes current Air Force employees): Most recent SF-50 ( with an effective date no more than 12 months prior to the closing date of the announcement-see Block 4 of the SF-50 ). Block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1." Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement , block 34 may contain a "1" or "2."

Applicants seeking promotion consideration must also submit an SF-50 which clearly demonstrates time-in-grade has been met. Examples of appropriate SF-50s include (see Block 5-B) Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases (Reg WRI), and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old. The SF50s submitted to verify time-in-grade must reflect a full calendar year. A single SF50 that shows the applicant on a step above one (1) in the salary range does not meet this requirement as there are multiple ways to earn a higher step that are not the result of 52 weeks service.