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Government Information Technology Specialist

  • City, State:
    • Albuquerque, NM
  • Location/Base:
    • Kirtland AFB, NM
  • Level:
    • Mid-Level
  • Pay Plan-Grade:
    • DO-02
  • Pay Range (without Locality):
    • DO-02: $73,484 - $115,388
  • Technology Directorate/Mission Organization:
    • RD
  • Office Symbol:
    • RDSSO
  • Job Overview:

    • Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RDSS) is accepting applications for the position of Government Information Technology Specialist until 20 December 2024.

      Position duties include, but are not limited to:

      • Performs Systems Administration and required testing, troubleshooting, and correction to system and applications software discrepancies on both unclassified and classified networks.
      • Performs operational support activities, which include the full spectrum of installation, configuration, and integration of hardware and software from end-user to wide area network gateway.
      • Develops and helps modify system, application, and process techniques, tactics, and procedures to meet mission objectives.
      • Analyzes customer requirements, then designs and implements hardware and/or software solutions to meet requirements and comply with applicable standards.
      • Plans, designs, develops, and documents computer networks to satisfy user requirements and achieve the required performance and throughput.
      • Develops cost, resource, and schedule estimates for hardware or software solutions.
      • Ensures performance data collection and analysis tracking procedures support quality improvement objectives.
      • Plans for the development and implementation of improved information management systems capabilities.
      • Installs compilers, assemblers, and utilities and ensure these systems and databases are continually up-to-date with the most current and applicable software versions, patches, and information available to support operations.
      • Investigates IT solutions for complex, unusual, and often one-of-a-kind projects requiring integration of special instrumentation as well as customized software and hardware.
      • Programs and provides for user training on standard systems, networks, and applications software.
      • Ensures inventory of accountable assets is accomplished.
      • Maintains awareness of current and impending DoD, AF, AFMC, and AFRL policies and standards, which affect the configuration and operation of these systems.
  • Telework:
    • No, this position is not eligible for telework opportunities
  • Remote Work (CONUS):
    • No, this position is not approved for remote work.
  • Eligible for a Referral Bonus?:
    • No
  • Required Qualifications:
      • United States Citizenship
      • Security +
      • DoD 8570 certificatoins
      • Ability to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive security clearance
  • Desired Qualifications:

      • Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion and teamwork

        Req No. 74836

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