What are the responsibilities and job description for the LEAD IT SPECIALIST position at Air Force Civilian Service?
This position is open exclusively to current Dept of War (DoW) federal employees. Applicants must submit their most recent SF50 to verify eligibility. Applications without the required SF50 and other supporting documents will be considered incomplete and will not be forwarded for consideration. Come be a part of something big! Smart Minds, Cool Jobs and Awesome Rewards! Fueled by innovation, talent and ambition, the Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is seeking civilian professionals prepared to deploy war-winning capabilities for the Department of the Air Force (DAF). The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-time Lead It Specialist (NH-2210-03) to work for Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the 72 ABW, at Tinker Air Force Base located in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma. This federal job offers a rewarding and exciting career with benefits. This job may close at any time! Apply now!!! 2026 Salary Range ($89,508 - $138,370) yearly w/ locality Job Open Date: 5/8/2026 Job Close Date: 5/15/2026 Who may apply: current Dept of War (DoW) federal employees
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Lead, Project Management (PM) or Lead, Customer Requirements Management (CRM) for the Plans, Programs, and Resources Branch of the 72 ABW Communications Directorate. The Lead is responsible to supervisors and managers for assuring the work of his/her assigned team is carried out by performing a range of planning, coordinating, coaching, facilitating, and related supportive duties and responsibilities. This position performs official lead duties over subordinate information Technology (IT) professionals with primarily journeyman level job experience. He/she directs/oversees projects and assignments related to base level planning and implementation of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C41SR) capabilities; recommends optimum modernization and sustainment options to include technical and economic trade-offs to integrate existing subsystems and determine the best implementation path to meet customer requirements; oversees customer IT requirements from receipt through acquisition, development, installation and/or implementation; develops, reviews, processes, and maintains support agreements on behalf of the Communications-Computer Systems Office (CSO); and manages requirements within the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) used to authorize funding for vital unfunded C4 efforts. Requirements: - Financial management statement - Obtain & maintain a security clearance -Cyberspace qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. DoDM 8140.03, para 4.2.a.(2) requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and residential qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role. An extension waiver of up to six-months may be granted per DoDM 8140.03. Failure to maintain the proper foundational and residential qualifications may result in removal from this position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): 1. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. 2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance. 3. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs. 4. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs. 5. Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. 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. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.” Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #LN-DNI
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Lead, Project Management (PM) or Lead, Customer Requirements Management (CRM) for the Plans, Programs, and Resources Branch of the 72 ABW Communications Directorate. The Lead is responsible to supervisors and managers for assuring the work of his/her assigned team is carried out by performing a range of planning, coordinating, coaching, facilitating, and related supportive duties and responsibilities. This position performs official lead duties over subordinate information Technology (IT) professionals with primarily journeyman level job experience. He/she directs/oversees projects and assignments related to base level planning and implementation of Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C41SR) capabilities; recommends optimum modernization and sustainment options to include technical and economic trade-offs to integrate existing subsystems and determine the best implementation path to meet customer requirements; oversees customer IT requirements from receipt through acquisition, development, installation and/or implementation; develops, reviews, processes, and maintains support agreements on behalf of the Communications-Computer Systems Office (CSO); and manages requirements within the Cyberspace Infrastructure Planning System (CIPS) used to authorize funding for vital unfunded C4 efforts. Requirements: - Financial management statement - Obtain & maintain a security clearance -Cyberspace qualification is a condition of employment. This position includes cyberspace work as a paramount duty requirement. DoDM 8140.03, para 4.2.a.(2) requires foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role and residential qualification requirements within 12 months of assignment to a cyberspace work role. An extension waiver of up to six-months may be granted per DoDM 8140.03. Failure to maintain the proper foundational and residential qualifications may result in removal from this position. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSA): 1. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. 2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance. 3. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs. 4. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs. 5. Knowledge of methods of supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals. 6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff. RESUME: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. 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. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on how to complete the two-page resume is located at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. Click the apply button to complete an application and upload a resume no more than 2 pages (PDF Form) and/or additional documents (Transcripts, certifications, Vet Docs (DD214), SF-50). To receive additional information about current and future job openings with AFCS via email notification, please register at www.afciviliancareers.com and sign up to “Get Career Updates.” Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age. #LN-DNI
Salary : $89,508 - $138,370