Summary About the Position: Works under the direction of the US Army South Deputy Chief of Staff G6 Chief Information Officer who provides general administrative direction in the form of broad program guidance and command policy. The incumbent exercises a high degree of latitude in independent judgment and decision making in the development, implementation and integration of the highly technical mission of the Command. Responsibilities As Chief, Programs, Policies, and Projects (PP and P) Division, formulates, reviews and recommends technical/engineering strategies and oversees the technical integration into worldwide programs. As a recognized professional authority in the area of Information Systems technology provides professional information services, consultation, and advisory services to the DCS G6 CIO, Commander US Army South, higher headquarters, and other agencies. Develops major and complex engineering solutions and technical projects concerning systems, facilities, equipment, standards, practices and "state-of-the-art", leading edge information technologies. Initiates challenging, conceptual studies and strategies for future goals and objectives taking into account factors as policy, economic, political, physical and social environment; and state-of-the-art technology. Initiates and develops authoritative recommendations, and advises on policy changes needed to meet the technological advances. Assesses the direction and impact at the DoD/DA level on major information systems initiatives and issues to address the need for command implementation or interoperability. Participates in the formulation of significant policy, short and long range planning, and executive management. Creates solutions for new or modified programs that have extensive resource and mission implications. Provides recommendations and conclusions that are considered technically authoritative and have major effect on the activities of the command. Plays a significant role in planning the need for and commitment of personnel and financial resources; in recommending the appropriate program implementation approach; and various other areas of command management. Performs the full range of supervisory functions. Plans, schedules, assigns work to include establishing work priorities and deadlines, and reviews work when required. Coordinates work and ensures support to other units; anticipates vacancies, works with the DCS G6 front office to initiate recruitment actions, interviews and select candidates; develops and revises position descriptions; develops performance plans. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience in the Federal service which includes experience planning, directing, and supervising division work to develop and implement programs, policies, plans, procedures and projects concerning the design, acquisition, integration, and management of information and information technology. Experience in the field of information systems and possessing technical knowledge relative to engineering, design, applications, automation, and integration of diverse and complex information systems. Working knowledge of operational functions such as information management, information technology management, information resources management, knowledge management, program analysis, policy development, management analysis, acquisition procedure, contract administration, information assurance, security administration and other activities related to IT management. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Information Technology Program Management Manages Human Resources Planning and Evaluating Technical Competence Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. One year trial/probationary period may be required. Direct deposit of pay is required. This position requires you to submit a Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) or a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) MISC ADMIN & PROGRAM SERIES Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations..