IT Specialist - Common Operational Picture Manager

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The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Information Technology (IT) Specialist (APPSW / DATAMGT), (GS-2210-12), to perform as Common Operational Picture (COP) Manager, working at Headquarters NORAD / USNORTHCOM (N&NC), on Peterson Space Force Base (SFB), in Colorado Springs, CO.

Salary ($89,128 - $115,863) based on experience.This position is eligible for Situational Telework and may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee’s request.

This position can close at any time. Apply Now!Qualifications / Requirements : In this position you will provide COP and Geospatial / Geographic Information Systems (GIS) management to the command, enhancing the command’s ability to make efficient and effective decisions throughout the USNORTHCOM area of responsibility.

Must be a U.S. CitizenMust be able to obtain & maintain a Top Secret / SCI Security clearance.Must be able to obtain and maintain Information Assurance Management, Level II certification within 6-months of assigned duties.

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated PositionThis a Key Position, the incumbent must be removed from the Ready Reserve and may not become a member of the Ready Reserve.

Knowledge of Joint policies and procedures; Department of Defense services and organizational structures; national intelligence organizations;

state and federal emergency organizations; other pertinent agencies such as the US Coast Guard, Assistant Secretary of Defense / Homeland Defense.

Knowledge of Command-and-Control operations and the ability to access strategic events in a timely manner.Knowledge of Department of Defense and Joint policies, procedures, standard operating procedures (SOPs), and operations to anticipate and refine functional requirements.

Knowledge of performance characteristics of information technology equipment, systems, services, and transmission media to evaluate devices, proposals, and approaches.

Knowledge of customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to analyze requirements and implement systems enhancements.

Knowledge of concepts and principles of sequencing actions, procurement techniques and requirements, and coordination requirements involved in project controls.

Skill in the use of Situational Awareness Geospatial Enterprise (SAGE), network systems, COP-related computer network systems and programs such as Global Command and Control System (GCCS), GeoPortal, ESRI Data Suite and other commercial standard GIS to maintain proper functionality.

Skill in the use of Windows and ESRI-based operating systems.You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload resume (PDF or Word Doc) and / or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50).

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