IT Specialist (Operating Systems)
Company: Defense Logistics Agency
Location: Battle Creek
Posted on: July 8, 2025
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Job Description:
Telework Eligible Yes Major Duties Provides comprehensive
technical support and guidance to assigned programs within DLA
Information Operations, Program Executive Office in matters
relating to information management issues that involve a wide range
of Information Technology (IT) management. Provides support in the
following: planning, installation, configuration, testing,
implementation, and management of the systems environment in
support of the organization’s IT architecture and business needs.
Oversees systems testing, coordinates form documentation
preparation and represents the organization in matter pertaining to
assigned projects. Provides occupational, technical, and analytical
advice to the staff. Responsible for analyzing critical system
requirements in response to business requirements, risks, and costs
Serves as audit liaison between J6T and J62 Program Managers, works
closely with other J/D Codes to drive audit compliance for the
Enterprise, and reports status to J6 Leadership. Qualification
Summary To qualify for an IT Specialist (Operating Systems) your
qualifications must include: Specialized Experience: One year of
specialized experience that equipped you with the particular
competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position,
and is directly in or related to this position. To qualify at the
GS-14 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized
experience equivalent to the GS- 13 level or equivalent under other
pay systems in the Federal service, military, or private sector.
Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-
in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only),
time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any
other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the
announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes: Performs
continuing analysis and feasibility evaluations of
software/hardware proposals, trends, and concepts in terms of
validity in Service and Agency environments. Prepares portions of
technical manuals defining software/hardware specifications,
installation standards, applications program set up requirements,
etc. for distribution to all user personnel. Conducts and/or
extends research in advanced computer applications techniques,
software/hardware system design concepts and logic, and
software/hardware interactive control schemes where precedents are
non-existent and there is very little guidance. For all positions
individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of
the four competencies listed: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough
when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is,
any individuals who use or receive the services or products that
your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals
who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside
the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or
assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations;
knows about available products and services; is committed to
providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication -
Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals
or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature
of the information (for example, technical, sensitive,
controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations;
listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds
appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines
accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to
generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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.
Keywords: Defense Logistics Agency, East Lansing , IT Specialist (Operating Systems), IT / Software / Systems , Battle Creek, Michigan
