Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to derve as a Future Operations (FOPS) Technical Planning Advisor and as a matrix team leader not only within the branch, but also across the J3 Directorate and the Command organizational location of this position is: Operations Directorate (J3), United States Cyber Command (USCYBERCOM), Ft. Meade, MD.

Duties

DUTY 1 - Perform duties as a senior technical advisor, FOPS planner, and matrix team leader for technical and functional SMEs drawn from the branch, as well as from across the J3 and the Command. DUTY 2 - Provide senior level quality assurance and quality control, coordination, collaboration, and deconfliction of national-level, Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), and Joint Staff CO and IO approval processes, informed by IT, CO, and IO expertise. DUTY 3 - Provide direct support and/or crisis action planning support to USCYBERCOM J5 Future Plans, subordinate HQ planning efforts, USCYBERCOM J3 Current Operations, and other higher headquartersdirected planning efforts, especially for issues requiring cyberspace technical expertise

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counter intelligence scope polygraph exam
• PCS is NOT Authorized
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• The incumbent must possess or obtain an Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II professional certification as a cyberspace professional, consistent with requirements detailed in DOD 8570.01-M.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. NOTE: You must meet both the Basic Qualifications and Specialized Experience requirements stated below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Mastery of and skill in selecting, adapting/extending, and applying advanced IT, IO, and CO principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to contribute to in-depth analysis of challenging operational requirements, including those that cannot be addressed using existing means. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1. Knowledge of full spectrum cyber operations (CO) functions, techniques, and facilitating technologies and tools relevant to leveraging the DoD's classified and strategic computer networks in support of national defense. 2. Ability to conduct military/contingency and crisis action planning for cyberspace operations and information operations. 3. Knowledge of and skill in applying the Joint Operation Planning and Execution System (JOPES) and Joint Planning Process (JOPP), IAW JP 5-0, with emphasis on mission analysis, course of action (COA) development and comparison, and plans/ordersdevelopment. 4. Ability to provide technical and administrative leadership for military planning specialists with emphasis on NSPM-13, mission profile development, STO/SAP, IO, targeting, and intelligence support to orders and plan development. 5. Broad knowledge of and demonstrated ability to apply knowledge of DoD CO and IO and to plan, manage and coordinate planning efforts requiring collaboration with various internal and external components. 6. Knowledge of the command and control (C2) of the CMF from CO-Integrated Planning Elements (CO-IPE) and their relationship with other CCMDs' Joint Cyber Centers (JCC), USCYBERCOM liaison officers (LNO) and their respective combatant commands, field activities, services, and agencies (CC/FA/S/A) hosts. 7. Skill in communicating complex information concerning CO and IO initiatives, both orally and in writing, to provide effective briefings and reports to senior leaders. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address Cyber Excepted Service 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]