Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. 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. Responsibilities In a Career Broadening Capacity ensures IT system plans support and enable business strategy and business transformation initiatives. Performs Career Broadening assignments by planning, organizing and directing the evaluation, review, analysis, and assessment of solutions to a variety of complex programmatic information technology architectural and capability delivery problems, issues, and studies. In a Career Broadening capacity 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 coordination with senior stakeholders both inside and outside the SAF/MG organization, develops and continually improves IT governance and service strategy development processes to ensure effective and efficient review and approval of candidate investments. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems that equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. Examples of specialized experience includes: (1) Mastery of and skill in applying leading edge IT policy and planning concepts and practices relating to enterprise architectures and its relationship to Logistics Systems. (2) Knowledge of the content and application of the Clinger-Cohen Act and Defense business systems architecture, accountability, and modernization practices per section 2222 of Title 10, United States Code. (3) Mastery of program/project knowledge management techniques used for tracking, measuring, and graphically depicting IT program cost, schedule and performance measurement issues. 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: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of and the ability to apply laws, policies, regulations, and practices related to IT capital planning and investment controls for business systems. 2. Knowledge and experience with strategic planning methods, concepts, strategy development and performance management as they relate to IT service delivery. 3. Knowledge and experience in information technology portfolio management, enterprise architecture, and implementation lifecycle of custom software systems and commercial off-the-shelf (COTS) systems. 4. Knowledge and experience with conducting business case analysis and evaluating project proposals against financial and non-financial factors 5. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structure, and operation of the DoD, Air Force, Headquarters Air Force and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the planning and requirements process and information management capabilities. 6. Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions of matrix staff in critical 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. 7. Knowledge of Federal regulations which apply to information technology and information services management such as the Clinger-Cohen Act; the Privacy Act; the Paperwork Reduction Act; the Federal Information Security Management Act; and Section 2222 of Title 10, United States Code. 8. Knowledge of the Financial Planning, Programming, Budget and Execution System. 9. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely and with technical accuracy with senior leaders across the DoD and Air Force functional and technical communities both orally and in writing, 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 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 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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.