Major Duties (Job Description)

• You will oversee government technical specialists, engineers and scientists supporting various projects in the Division.
• You will perform and document necessary research, resulting in recommendations for employee growth and management.
• You will plan, assign, and direct tasks; set performance expectations and evaluate employee contributions; approve leave; recommend discipline, awards, and promotions; provide training and technical and career guidance.
• You will oversee the execution of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) C2 Systems as it pertains to the primary systems that perform data link management functions such as link control.
• You will plan, acquire, manage and allocate resources to oversee and support a wide range of associated management and planning activities on one or more complex projects throughout the entire life cycle.
• You will interface with customers and sponsors to expedite the transition of technology to the user.
• You will maintain consistent and frequent dialogue with each employee in the branch, not only facilitating monitoring of individual performance and tasking.
• You will be establishing metrics to measure and evaluate systems performance and total cost of ownership, ensuring the rigorous application of information security/information assurance policies etc.

Qualification Summary

I have one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: With the guidance of Division Leadership, the supervisors' technical duties will be to oversee the execution of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, and Intelligence (C4I) C2 Systems as it pertains to the primary systems that perform data link management functions such as link control, Combat Direction System and C4I system interface, link data processing and status monitoring, and link data forwarding functions. 2. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Interface with customers and sponsors to expedite the transition of technology to the user. Oversee science and technology research throughout the acquisition cycle for the Department of Defense. Provide guidance and conduct performance evaluations. 3. 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. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Maintain consistent and frequent dialogue with each employee in the branch, not only facilitating monitoring of individual performance and tasking, but also identifying and assigning training, providing coaching, and acting as an advocate. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: Provide advice and guidance on a wide range of C2 & TDL modernization topics. Participate in Department or Center IPTs in a wide range of C2 and TDL modernization projects. In addition to my experience demonstrating the four competencies above, I have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-11 or pay band NM-03 in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public Providing technical and project management oversight; knowledge of Systems Engineering, C2 systems and major platforms/weapon systems that employ Tactical Data Links and applying engineering concepts to complex systems of systems architectures. Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.

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