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Duties

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. DUTIES: Oversees IT operations and cybersecurity programs for the Sentinel Systems Directorateincluding managing info security implications within the program to include strategic, personnel, infrastructure, requirements, policy enforcement, emergency planning, security awareness, and other resources. Provides IT leadership on all IT operations and cybersecurity activities to include cost, schedule, and performance impacts of accreditation timeline. Serves as consultant and technical expert to junior technical staff and program managers, senior subject matter specialists and/or agency officials on IT sustainment and information systems security. Ensures the consistent application of policies and standards across all technology projects, systems, and services have been met. Leads a diverse team of cybersecurity subject matter experts in developing and managing a portfolio of Approval to Operate (ATO) packages; implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF); Reviewing Bodies of evidence (BOE) and identifying/mitigating cybersecurity vulnerabilities. Coordinates with Sentinel Assessments Branch and AFNWC AO to ensure ATO is maintained, and risks are mitigated to include issues associated with Cross Domain Solutions (CDS), Interconnection Security Agreements (ISA), Foreign Ownership Control or Influence (FOCI), and Security Impact Analysis (SIA) reports. Develops and enhances an information security management framework. Develops and presents technical briefings and reports to senior leaders for technical and cyber topics as directed. Engages with geographically dispersed stakeholders to ensure Sentinel IT sustainment and cybersecurity activities are successfully planned, coordinated, and executed. DESIRED SKILLS: At least 5-10 years of relevant experience with day-to-day operations of a cybersecurity program is desired. (Candidates at this level will typically have Certified Information Security Systems Professional (CISSP) certification or similar, equivalent education, or experience as outlined in DoDM 8140.03) Primary: Program Manager (801) Leads, cordinates, communicates, integrates, and is accountable for the overall success of the program, ensuring alignment with agency or enterprise priorities. Additional: Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner (752) Develps cyberspace plans, strategy and policy to support and align with organizational cyberspace missions and initiatives. Additional: Executive Cyber Leader (901) Executes decision-making authorities and establishes vision and direction for an organization's cyber and cyber-related policies, resources, and/or operations, while maintaining responsibility for risk-related decisions affecting mission success. Expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly complex cyberspace, information technology (IT), and knowledge management (KM) activities. Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia. Ability to advise other IT experts throughout the agency or in other agencies on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying or adapting new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, or practices, that are developed by the employee or result from the employee's leadership. Comprehensive understanding of the Department of Defense RMF (with implementation of multiple cyber control features) is highly desirable. Experience in Cloud computing/Elastic computing and network architecture across virtualized environments is highly desirable. Strong background in Digital Engineering (DE), Model Based Systems Engineering (MBSE), and cyber accreditation processes/procedures is highly valued. Knowledge of common information security management frameworks, such as ISO/IEC 27001, and NIST is preferred. Strong leadership, innovative thinking, employee mentorship, teamwork, and excellent communication skills to effectively interface with internal and external stakeholders at all levels as well as the independence, assertiveness, self-reliance, with a high level of personal integrity to get the job done is desirable. Experience developing, implementing, and monitoring a strategic, comprehensive enterprise information security and IT risk management programs and risk assessments is desired. Specific experience in software development using Scaled AGILE or other best in class development practices is desired.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Telework may be authorized.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance.
• Locations are not negotiable. The actual duty locations available may be located on the Air Force Civilian Service website.
• Random drug testing may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Supervisory requirements may be required depending upon the position being filled.
• Will be required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
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• This position is not eligible for full-time remote or telework because of the sensitive nature of the work.? Telework may be authorized on a case-by-case basis.
• This position is currently designated as a Critical Acquisition Position; the employee is required to sign a three-year service agreement.
• Employee must meet Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements, which includes achieving Engineering and Technical Management or an Information Technology Practitioner certification category within 24 months after appointment.

Qualifications

For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). There are no Group Coverage Qualification Standards for this series. Only applicants who meet the area of consideration are eligible to apply for this job. 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. Expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly complex cyberspace, information technology (IT), and knowledge management (KM) activities. Skill in developing new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods in the specialty area(s). 2. Skill in conducting substantial coordination among a variety of organizations and high-level managers to identify and integrate internal and external program issues affecting the organization or agency, such as integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity as well as those involving other technical, financial, organizational, and administrative factors. Ability to collaborate at appropriate levels with organizations both inside and outside AFMC, the Air Force, DoD and its agencies, and the Federal Government. 3. Knowledge of personnel management, EEO, and safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill in planning, organizing, and directing the functions (as well as mentoring, motivating, and appraising the staff) of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to develop, implement, evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the organization. 4. Knowledge of DoD financial planning and programming processes, Federal budget cycles, project/program management, acquisition planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to identify and defend requirements, integrate activities, and lead teams to meet cyberspace, IT, and KM mission requirements throughout the command and in inter-agency environments. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources. 5. Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia. Ability to advise other IT experts throughout the agency or in other agencies on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying or adapting new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, or practices, that are developed by the employee or result from the employee's leadership.

Education

Contacts

• Address EHA DHA 550 C Street West JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Heather Giacalone
• Email: [email protected]