Summary This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. Responsibilities As a TRANSPORTATION SYSTEMS SPECIALIST at the GS-2101-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Perform independent analyses for completing functional system requirements and special projects. Identify requirements, analyze feasibility, and provide recommendations for incorporating software changes and capability modifications into future transportation systems. Recommend courses of action and work breakdown structures for integrating overall project plans; completes analyses of actions considering relevant internal and external dependencies, and integrates requirements to determine viable approaches for accomplishing tasks. Transition user requirements to written system specifications for software development; prepare and coordinate functional system descriptions and data output requirements associated with personal property applications as required. Coordinate defined tasks with supervisor, acquisition management specialists, and software developers. Prepare work products to meet objectives for content, design, and development. Participate in translating functional requirements to DPS, MilMove, Move.mil, TOPS, and other software design tools, and reviews resulting products for accuracy and feasibility. Assist in coordinating certified contract deliverables with the USTRANSCOM Program Executive Office - TRANSCOM (PEO-T) Communicate orally and in writing with all levels of personnel from the Branch Chief, various project or program managers, and Military Branch of Service Headquarters representatives. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13 level if you fulfill the following qualifications. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Analyzing, designing, and maintaining information systems for joint service use at worldwide locations. Assisting software developers and contractors with integrating data, formulating recommendations, and providing research. Analyzing customer feedback information for potential impact on programs to facilitate revisions, implementation, and guidance. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: http://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).