SUPV IT SPECIALIST (SYSADMIN)

This position is in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) under 10 USC 1599f and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service. It supports the mission of the US Cyber Command and is classified as a Supervision/Management role at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

Responsibilities

• Persuade or influence others to gain concurrence on major issues affecting the supervised organization.
• Plan and supervise the work of a unit with clearly defined programs and established organizational structure.
• Develop work schedules and sequences of operations for assigned personnel to ensure deadlines are met and workflow remains consistent.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance; access to classified information may be necessary. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Must complete Foundational Qualifications within 9 months and Residential Qualification requirements within 12 months per DoD 8140 policy series.
• Designated as "Mission Essential"; incumbent may be required to report to work or relocate within the U.S. during local or national emergencies.
• Subject to recall or call-back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management.

Qualifications

To qualify, you must meet the following basic requirements through experience:

• Attention to Detail: Experience reviewing IT-related work or data and being asked by others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service: Experience maintaining customer relationships, assessing IT needs, and developing or identifying tailored IT products and services.
• Oral Communication: Experience briefing mid-level management and IT staff on system status, projects, or daily operations, including explaining technical information to non-technical audiences.
• Problem Solving: Experience identifying alternatives to address complex IT-related issues by gathering and applying information from multiple sources.

For the GG-13 level, qualifying experience includes:

• Leading teams in the management of enterprise hardware and software within established goals.
• Implementing strategic initiatives supporting on-premise or cloud infrastructure operations.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience in their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the qualifying experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional Information

• This position is in the Excepted Service and does not convey eligibility for conversion to the Competitive Service.
• Current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employees will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• A three-year trial period may be required if not previously completed in the excepted or competitive service.
• Subject to a one-year probationary period for assignment to a supervisory position.
• Telework availability is mission-dependent and subject to supervisory determination.
• Tentatively selected candidates will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• Moving costs and recruitment/relocation/retention incentives may be authorized.
• The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 may make certain reimbursements/payments taxable; eligible appointees may qualify for Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA).
• Veterans' Preference will be applied to eligible candidates in accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005.
• Annuitants' eligibility for employment is determined by DoD policy issued March 18, 2004.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits designed to make your career rewarding. Eligibility depends on the type of position (full-time, part-time, or intermittent). Learn more about federal benefits.