Job Overview

Air Force Research Laboratory Directed Energy Directorate (AFRL/RDSS) is accepting applications for the position of Government Information Technology Specialist until 15 November 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.

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

(Requitition No. 86296)

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2210

Air Force Research Laboratory (AFRL) employs approximately 11,500 military, civilian and contractor personnel, and manages a $7 billion portfolio of investments. The lab supports external customers and partners with industry while investing in basic research, applied research and advanced technology development. As one integrated lab, AFRL seamlessly supports the Science & Technology needs of two services: the Air Force and the Space Force.