Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN), NH-2210-04 Published April 1, 2026 About the Role: The Air Force Test Center is looking for a full-time Supervisory IT Specialist (PLCYPLN), NH-2210-04 to work at the Air Force Test Center (AFTC) Communication and Information Directorate at Edwards Air Force Base, CA. This position serves as Director of the AFTC Communication and Information Directorate that leads and integrates execution of the overarching activities and major duties in accordance with USAF and AFTC visions, leads internal/infrastructure operations and supervises personnel at Air Force Test Center, Edwards Air Force Base, California In this position you will serve as the senior Air Force Test Center (AFTC) Information Technology (IT) specialist, analyst, and consultant for the planning, development, implementation, and management of AFTC enterprise-wide IT programs/policies/processes supporting AFTC core business processes, AFTC enterprise-wide architecture and standards, IT portfolios, AFTC computer network services, information management, communication systems operations, and AFTC enterprise capability solutions. Announcement Length/Closes: 04/15/2026 Location: Edwards Air Force Base, CA Typical 2026 salary range: $146,632 to $197,200 per year (includes Locality) Travel Requirements: Up to 25% travel possible Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD) Incentives: • This position MAY be eligible for a recruitment/relocation incentive. Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. • This position MAY be eligible for paid relocation (Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs MAY be paid). Specifics will be discussed with the Selecting Official. Desired Skills: - Extensive experience integrating complex, high-risk technical programs across multiple organizations, exercising broad latitude in decision-making with minimal supervisory direction, and resolving issues with substantial operational and financial impact. - Skill in establishing and maintaining effective relationships, building consensus and coalitions, negotiating, and resolving conflicts with a variety of individuals and organizations. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, develop professional presentations for senior leadership as well as deliver/brief higher headquarters, distinguished visitors to include community groups, key customers and coordinating officials. - Demonstrated ability to managing large and complicated IT projects with emphasis on schedule, cost, and delivery of custom software; and evaluating procedures for the analysis, designs, developments and testing of custom, integrated IT applications. - Previous experience at an installation, Numbered Air Force, MAJCOM or Headquarters Air Force is highly desired. Major Duties: - Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities, assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments and capabilities of employees. -Conducts in-depth analyses and applies analytical IT processes and supporting tools to the planning, design, acquisition, implementation, and corporate program management of new and improved information systems and technologies to meet the business requirements of customer organizations. -This position will serve as AFTC Center Senior Functional - Cyberspace Operations Support -Serves as the senior advisor and supports/develops/implements action plans and roadmaps for enabling IT capabilities and IT investment strategies in support of the center communication and information goals and objectives. -Assesses corporate policy needs and develops plans, policies, and procedures supporting AFMC IT activities in support of communications and information goals and objectives. -Leading senior technical personnel and/or multidisciplinary teams in the execution of large-scale programs, while providing expert consultation to executive leadership and external stakeholders. - Plan and develop long-range objectives and milestones for enterprise-level IT projects - Approves proposed new systems, networks, and software designs to mitigate potential security risks. -Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with senior leadership and MAJCOM, AF working groups, other federal, state, county and local city officials, union representatives, community groups, etc. -Oversee ongoing and highly complex coordination between work groups both inside and outside the organization. Qualifications/Requirements: U.S. Citizenship 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 Obtain & maintain Top Secret Security SCI clearance This is a designated Drug Testing Position May be required to work irregular duty hours including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment of approximately 30 days per year Detailed corporate knowledge of IT governance and requirements processes and techniques. Knowledge of AFTC missions and objectives, policy and planning formulation processes, and customers’ business processes and operations in carrying out project assignments consisting of several related tasks. Comprehensive knowledge of capital planning and investment management standards and processes, and skill in performing and understanding cost benefit analyses to make sound IT decisions. Comprehensive knowledge and mastery of a wide range of IT principles and systems analysis concepts and techniques, new and emerging information technologies, security methods and principles, and IT tools, methods, and techniques, as well as life cycle management concepts, architecture processes, integration techniques, and testing methods. ***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/page-limit. Link to apply: https://www.usajobs.gov/GetJob/ViewDetails/863445500 ADHERENCE TO APPLICABLE HAF/AFMC/AFTC HIRING FREEZE IMPLEMENTATION GUIDANCE IS REQUIRED
