Commodity IT Services Senior Leader

Summary

The Commodity IT Senior Leader serves as a preeminent, enterprise-wide authority and thought leader within the DoW, focusing on the strategic acquisition and administration of the Commodity IT Enterprise Service portfolio. They provide high-impact, independent technical expertise through authoritative analysis, strategic planning, and architectural foresight to influence DoW standards and solutions for network architecture, mobility integration, cybersecurity, and related IT services.

Duties

• Major Duties and Responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Enterprise IT Analysis and Foresight: Performs comprehensive, enterprise-scale analyses of commodity IT enterprise service capability architectures, synthesizing technical data into strategic insights and products that inform senior leadership on network evolution, interoperability, and threat mitigation. Strategic Technical Guidance: Provides expert IT advisory support to senior DoW officials and technical teams, delivering recommendations, position papers, briefings, and consultative services on advanced technologies, zero-trust architectures, cloud-edge integration, and enterprise service paradigms. Innovation and Standards Influence: Contributes to IT innovation through independent research, modeling, proof-of-concept efforts, and authorship of guidance/documents; participates in collaboration with Components, industry, academia, and standards bodies to support DoW-wide IT standards and best practices. Cross-Organizational Liaison and Collaboration: Acts as a liaison with DoW CIO elements, DISA, Components, and mission partners, articulating IT capability requirements and recommendations to enhance enterprise network and mobility effectiveness. Acquisition Responsibilities: Fifty percent or more of the duties of this position are in support of Program Management for Defense Acquisition programs. Therefore, the incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Program Management Functional Area, in accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the Technical Qualifications and other qualifications, if applicable, listed below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQ): You must show how you possess the TQs within your two-page resume. Failure to meet the two technical qualification requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant. TQ1 - Demonstrates advanced expertise in architecting and evolving large-scale enterprise networks, including the ability to perform in-depth analyses of complex architectures, integrate emerging technologies for enhanced interoperability, and develop solutions to support long-term network resilience. TQ2 - Demonstrated expertise providing independent IT advisory services and consultative support by formulating technical recommendations, serving as a cross-organizational liaison, and delivering architectural foresight to support enterprise portfolios. SENIOR PROFESSIONAL (SP) QUALIFICATIONS: Work experience should demonstrate the ability to negotiate with senior leaders and subject matter technical experts of the federal, military services, private industry, and/or academia to arrive at acceptable technical and business solutions and agreement on highly complex and possibly controversial information technology issues; and Stature in the profession as indicated by memberships and activity in professional associations, honors, awards, and other recognition and leadership in national and international professional communities. Experience reflects contributions and a very positive professional reputation as evidenced by successfully executing risk management, information assurance, and authorizing official activities and taskings, in a large cyber or IT organization.

Education

There is no substitution of education for the specialized experience requirement at this grade level.

Evaluations

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience and education. Your application will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. Criminal History Inquiries- If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ [email protected]

How to apply

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below. Your Resume Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008); and full- time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at USAJOBS. DO NOT include the following information: Classified or government sensitive information; Social Security Number; Photos of yourself; Personal information, such as age, sex, religious affiliation, etc.; or encrypted and digitally signed documents. Read more about what should I leave out of my resume? at USAJOBS. A complete Assessment Questionnaire Other required supporting documents: (SEE BELOW FOR MORE INFORMATION ON REQUIRED SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS) Click 'Apply Online' to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application. Check application status by logging into your USAJOBS account, clicking Application Status, then More Information for this position. Return to an incomplete application by logging into your USAJOBS account and clicking Update Application in the vacancy announcement. You must re-select your resume and other documents from your USAJOBS account or your application will be incomplete.

What to expect next

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The occupational questionnaire and the resume that you submit will be used to assess your qualifications for the job, and to identify the best qualified applicants to be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interviews. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation. (317) 212-0454 [email protected]

Required documents

FOR THIS JOB ANNOUNCEMENT THE FOLLOWING SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ARE REQUIRED AS THEY APPLY STATED BELOW AND MUST BE RECEIVED BY THE CLOSE OF THE ANNOUNCEMENT. NOT ALL DOCUMENTS WILL APPLY TO EVERYONE. Resume: Your resume must address your technical qualification for the position. Your resume may not exceed two pages, must be in PDF format, with no smaller than a 1" margin and no smaller than a 10-point font. If you submit a resume that exceeds the two-page limit and/or does not meet the margin or font limitations, you will immediately be deemed ineligible for this position and will receive no further consideration. SF-50 (if applicable)- Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification Veterans Preference Documentation (if applicable): You must submit a copy of your DD Form-214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty", showing the dates of active duty service, type of discharge and the character of service. Alternatively, If you are a current military member in active duty service and do not have a copy of your DD Form-214, you must submit a written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is submitted with your application for this position. The certification should also include your rank, dates of active duty service and what they condition of discharge is thought to be. If claiming 10-point preference and/or are a 30% or more Disabled Veteran, you must submit both a DD Form-214 or expected discharge documentation as described above AND a copy of a letter from the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) or your branch of service certifying the presence of service-connected disability and indicating the percentage of disability If you are claiming eligibility based on 10-point derived veterans' preference (i.e. a spouse, widow/widower, or parent of a veteran claiming veterans' preference when the veteran is unable to use it), you must also submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15) "Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference" and any required documents indicated on the SF-15 to substantiate the claimed preference. Your complete Applicants who fail to submit all information and documents (i.e. a resume or other qualifications, as applicable) WILL NOT receive consideration for the position. DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials (TQ narratives or award certificates) will not be considered. NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information and documents entered, uploaded, or faxed are received, legible, and accurate. Your complete Application Package (containing the above required documents) must be received no later than 11:59 pm Eastern Time on 07/16/2026. WARNING: Failure to submit a complete application package including any required documentation by 11:59 PM (EST) on07/16/2026 , or at the time of application for announcements with an extended closing date, may result in an ineligible rating and loss of consideration. To verify that your application is complete, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and More Information. The Details page will display the status of your application. It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded is received, legible and accurate. HR will not modify answers submitted by an applicant.

Benefits

Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, and growth & learning. To find out more, visit our benefits information page: http://www.disa.mil/careers/benefits.html.

Other information

You may serve up to a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the Senior Professional (SP). Accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Relocation allowances will be considered. Permanent Change of Station Costs (PCS) may be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. This is a Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). In accordance with DoD Instruction 5000.66, Defense Acquisition Workforce Education, Training, Experience, and Career Development Program, upon entry into this position the incumbent must complete and sign DD Form 2888, Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement, unless this requirement is specifically waived by the appropriate official. The DD Form 2888 is a written agreement to remain in federal service in the position for at least three years. In signing such agreement, the incumbent does not forfeit any employment rights, nor does such an agreement alter any other terms or conditions of employment. The incumbent must obtain Acquisition certification in the Program Management Functional Area at the Advanced Functional Tier within 48 months of entry into this position. The incumbent must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every two years in accordance with the 4th Estate Director for Acquisition Career Management (DACM) Common Continuous Learning Cycle (unless prorated) from the time they are appointed to an Acquisition Workforce position, both while working toward and after obtaining the required certification. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. .