What are the responsibilities and job description for the Information Technology Specialist (SysAnalysis) position at Air Force Test Center?
- Published Jan. 29, 2025
- Air Force Test Center
About the Air Force Test Center:
The Air Force Test Center (AFTC) is where tomorrow’s Air Force is tested! Long considered the “Center of the Aerospace Testing Universe”, AFTC is truly where Air Force superiority begins. Home to many Aerospace establishments and records, AFTC remains the state-of-the-art leader in Aerospace testing, and provides the warfighter with cutting-edge technology. AFTC does not only celebrate its past, but we continue to lead from the front. Join our team today and make Aerospace history!
About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time Information Technology Specialist (SYS ANALYSIS) (NH-2210-03) to work at the 412th Test Wing, 412th Mission Support Group, 412th Communications Squadron, (412 CS/SCOO) at Edwards Air Force Base.
To serve as a lnformation Technology (IT) Specialist system analyst, utilizing existing and future technologies to plan, design, and implement new or upgrade existing IT systems to meet the business requirements of the Communications Squadron's mission partner organizations. Responsible for working with the team to help with the development and deployment of business systems to include the design, development, planning, testing, quality assurance, configuration management, and initial operational integrity of hardware and software systems to meet the business requirements. and modification efforts pertaining to the Air Force nuclear weapon systems.
THIS JOB CAN CLOSE AT ANY TIME!
Location: Edwards, CA (Edwards Air Force Base)
Typical 2025 salary range: $103,316 - $159,716 per year (includes locality)
Travel Requirements: No travel
Incentives: This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official.
Direct Hire Authority: NO 6-MONTH WAIT! Recently retired and/or retiring from MILITARY service ARE eligible for immediate appointment for AFTC positions. The 180-day waiting period has been waived for AFTC to hire recently retired and/or retiring service members.
- 2 years of experience in Windows Server administration desired
- 2 years of VMware vSphere/vSAN administration desired
- 2 years of STIG evaluation and implementation desired
Major Duties:
- Serves as a senior technical advisor. Independently designs, builds, tests and maintains server hardware to meet business needs; translating technical specifications into integrated systems that provide automation of business practices. Works independently or as a member of a team providing system design and programming services for one or more systems or subsystems
- Serves as a senior systems analyst to the installation. Conducts in-depth systems analyses of existing systems and system components to determine comprehensive installation business requirements and opportunities for new and/or enhanced information technology.
- Troubleshoots complex design and hardware implementation problems. Identifies system requirements in terms of objectives, functions to be served, and expectations of management. Tests and validates systems, develops designs, and plans for integrating hardware and software for information systems, and ensures configurations are consistent with current and planned infrastructure environments. Independently works to isolate and resolve design problems encountered during test and implementation stages.
- Consults with lead and other developers to determine the effect on end user applications based on changes to the operating environment. Participates in or conducts special projects and initiatives to include long and short-term planning to meet operating system needs in the migration of modifications into production systems.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Information Assurance (IA) Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes IA work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within 6 months of assignment of IA duties; all military and Government civilian IAT personnel must achieve the appropriate IA certification unless a waiver is granted per paragraphs C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3.
- Knowledge of IT system analysis, operating system concepts, functions, techniques and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new/ emerging IT security methods, feasibility of proposed new systems; design, test and maintain IT systems ensuring successful integration.
- Extensive knowledge of virtual environment, SAN and LUN provisioning, configuration and management.
- Knowledge of principles, methods and practices for integrating information system components sufficient to build systems and optimize system performance.
- Knowledge of IT systems life cycle methods to include system documentation, system requirements and techniques, design development, CM, cost benefit analysis, systems analysis, unprecedented design methodologies, systems integration, data administration and testing.
- Knowledge of IT system analysis concepts and development techniques required to carry out project assignments of considerable difficulty and methods to install, configure, test and implement modifications and to interface hardware and software programs with OS.
- Ability to gather facts and use analytical and evaluative methods to access requirements; apply CASE tools to design development processes; deviate from traditional methods; and solve a variety of complex or intricate computer hardware/software problems.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, to coordinate technical support of systems. Knowledge of the latest advancements in technology to initiate corrective or preventative action to ensure optimum performance of the system.
Paid Time Off:
- 11 Federal Holidays off per year
- Vacation time (Annual Leave) accumulates based on length of employment. Starts at 13 days (104 hours) per year and up to 26 days (208 hours) per year
- 13 sick days per year (104 hours)
Retirement:
- Pension: Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS)
- 401K: Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) available with up to 5% agency matching
Health & Wellness:
- Various Medical, Dental & Vision packages to choose from for entire family
- Flexible Spending Account
- Federal Long Term Care Insurance, and Life & Disability Insurance
Work/Life Balance:
- Family and Medical Leave Act
- Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
- Flexible Work Arrangements (dependent on position)
Career Development:
- Tuition Assistance & Professional Development opportunities
- Career enhancement and promotion opportunities
To learn more about our benefits, please check out the AFTC Benefits Trifold at https://simplebooklet.com/230809aftcbenefitstrifold_v5_.
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Equal Opportunity Employer. U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal working age.
Air Force Test Center is proud to be an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. AFTC encourages ALL candidates to apply as our employees’ points of view are key to our success.
Salary : $103,316 - $159,716
