TITLE 5 IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) GS-2210-11

THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 CIVILIAN EMPLOYEE EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. The National Guard is the oldest component of the Armed Forces of the United States. Since the earliest American colonial days, citizens have joined together for collective defense. We have a proud tradition of coming to the aid of our friends and neighbors in times of serious emergencies. Join our National Guard team and serve your nation, your states and your community!Position Description # T5718P01 POSITION DUTIES: This position is located in the Command Section, Communications unit, Mission Support Group of an Air National Guard Flying Wing. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a senior information technology (IT) and communications specialist and consultant to management in support of installation IT and communications policy and plans to include the unit's ability to provide command, control, communication, computer, and intelligence (C4I) programs essential to the operations, training, and readiness missions. Analyzes organizational processes and procedures through assessment of management, operational, technical and administrative practices pertinent to the organization. Identifies process, system, and training deficiencies by applying defect prevention principles and root cause problem resolution techniques and recommends corrective action for each. Duties involve a wide range of IT and communications management activities that extend and apply to the entire organization. Serves as an advisor to the Commander and senior staff members regarding compliance, readiness posturing, and mission limiting issues.MAJOR DUTIES: 1. Performs studies and independently establish plans for improving the efficiency of information technology and communications processes. Performs studies of all aspects of the installation's information technology and communications programs, processes, and methods. Evaluates existing systems and capabilities and initiates feasibility studies to determine ways and means necessary to enhance mission performance. From those studies, derive cost