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# It Specialist

- **Company:** The Smart
- **Location:** Warner Robins, GA, United States
- **Salary:** $89,508.0 - $138,370.0
- **Contract:** Temporary contract
- **Skills:** Systems Architecture, Information Technology, Integration Frameworks, Operational Systems
- **Published:** August 8, 2026
- **Apply:** https://www.dice.com/job-detail/a5db7b06-dfb4-4380-bc52-355c93987fbb

## About the Role

1. Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts, and methods.

 2. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions and objectives to prepare IT polices and plans.

 3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.

 4. Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.

 5. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgments.

 6. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements.

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 ;br>
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).

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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.

## Description

The AFSC/A6 Cyberspace and Information Technology (IT) Directorate serves to deliver the foundation for a secure, digital and data-centric AFSC to drive enterprise digital integration. Within this directorate, this position spearheads the modernization of IT/Operational Technology (OT) architecture by guiding the implementation of advanced Digital Depot IT/OT solutions.

Key responsibilities include conducting comprehensive capability studies and designing strategic action plans to optimize legacy applications and boost operational efficiency. Additionally, this role evaluates complex policy requirements to author and implement localized procedures governing secure IT/OT convergence. Serving as A6's senior technical advisor, this position provides end-to-end project management oversight for technology modernization initiatives, overseeing contracts and budget activities to ensure acquisitions align with long-range digital infrastructure goals. Finally, this role represents the organization at executive forums and inter-agency meetings, delivering high-level briefings to align stakeholders on future technology strategies.

Requirements:

Obtain & maintain a security clearance

Obtain and maintain APDP Certification


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