IT SPECIALIST
Grade: 7-9
Applications close 2027-09-30
Summary
Force Renewal Programs are designed to attract students & recent graduates with management/leadership potential to careers as Federal employees with the Air Force Civilian Service. This is accomplished by recruiting & selecting high-caliber candidates & training them to become competent, effective, & productive employees in a variety of career fields; providing training & developmental opportunities, and preparing them to successfully complete required training & developmental assignments.
Duties
These are the CONUS locations to fill this IT Specialist public notice. ANDREWS AFB ARLINGTON, VA DYESS AFB, TX EDWARDS AFB, CA EGLIN AFB, FL EIELSON AFB, AK FE WARREN AFB, WY HILL AFB, UT HURLBURT FIELD AFB, FL HANSCOM AFB, MA JOINT BASE LANGLEY-EUSTIS, VA JOINT BASE PEARL HARBOR-HICKAM, HI JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO (LACKLAND), TX JOINT BASE SAN ANTONIO, RANDOLPH AFB KEESLER AFB, MS KIRTLAND AFB, NM LOS ANGLES SFB, CA MAXWELL AFB, AL OFFUTT AFB, NE PETERSON SFB, CO ROBINS AFB, GA SHAW AFB, SC SCOTT AFB, IL TINKER AFB, OK WHITEMAN AFB, MO WRIGHT-PATTERSON AFB, OH
GS-07 Performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying IT principles, methods and techniques. Performs a variety of specific duties designed to develop knowledge and skill in applying program management responsibilities in support of systems acquisition. Participates in the development of management information systems (MIS) in support of customer needs. Carries out special projects designed to facilitate the full use of the intern's training and development. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments.
GS-09 Participates in the planning and requirements determination process for Cyberspace and Information Technology (CIT) systems projects. Participates in program management responsibilities in support of systems acquisition initiatives. Performs management information system (MIS) assignments in support of customer needs. Carries out special projects designed to facilitate the full use of the intern's training and development. Keeps abreast of emerging technologies and professional developments to maintain currency in the field and for application to work assignments.
This is a formal AF intern position in the Recent Palace Acquire Program (PAQ) and as such, it is centrally funded by HQ AFPC/DPZS.
Qualifications
In order to qualify, you must meet the general experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
All educational requirements must be met no later than June 2027.
GS-7: Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement (S.A.A) for two-grade interval positions in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position. S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership.
a) Class standing-upper third of the graduating class based on completed courses in the college, university, or major subdivision.
b) Grade Point Average -Grade-point averages are to be rounded to one decimal place. For example, 2.95 will round to 3.0 and 2.94 will round to 2.9.
c) Election to membership in a national scholastic honor society (note: freshman honor society cannot be used to meet the requirements of this position).
Submit a copy of your transcript, (a degree audit will not be accepted). If qualifying based on class standing or honor society membership, provide appropriate documentation.
GS-9: Master's (or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D. as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements) in a course of study that directly reflects the job-related KSAs/competencies necessary to satisfy the minimum qualifications and perform the duties of the position.
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:
- Knowledge of IT principles, techniques, requirements, methods and practices to participate in a variety of routine IT specialist assignments.
- Knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of acquisition and program management to carry out assignments in support of planning, organizing and managing software and hardware systems acquisition.
- Knowledge to assist in the development and maintenance portions of IT system capabilities which support the operation, planning, management, analysis and decision-making functions of the customer.
- Analytical and evaluation skills to assess systems of IT programs and/or equipment for capability in meeting customer or project requirements.
- Oral and written communication skills for effective working relationships, interaction with customers, and presentation of findings and proposals.
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. Please submit copies of all transcripts to include transferred hours. Official copies are not required at the time of application, but if selected you will be required to provide official copies of all transcripts.
Degree Audits are not accepted. If you qualify based on undergraduate education, but you have not graduated prior to applying for this position, you may be offered a position contingent upon your final grade point average or class ranking. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: For Direct Hire Positions: This is a Direct Hire Public Notice, under this recruitment procedure applications will be accepted for each location/ installation identified in this Public Notice and selections are made for vacancies as they occur. There may or may not be actual/projected vacancies at the time you submit your application. This Public Notice is to gather applications which may or may not result in a referral or selection. This Public Notice may be used to fill positions in other equivalent pay systems (i.e., NH, NJ, NK).
How to apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 09/30/2027. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13081389 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To receive further consideration, YOU MUST log in to HireVue . Once there, select the "Apply Now" button. You will be directed to Hire Vue to begin your application.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week 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 may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
