The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Space Development Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for Communications Security (COMSEC) in the SDA Battle Management Cell.

Duties

MODERNIZING THE MILITARY'S SPACE ARCHITECTURE - The Space Development Agency (SDA) orchestrates the development and fielding of DoD's future threat-driven National Defense Space Architecture. Our mission begins and ends with the warfighter, recognizing that good enough capabilities in the hands of the warfighter sooner may be better than delivering the perfect solution too late. https://www.forbes.com/sites/charlesbeames/2020/12/21/how-the-pentagons-true-space-maverick-became-the-soldiers-best-friend/?sh=2f82fd0953d6 We use novel approaches to accelerate the military space capabilities necessary to ensure U.S. technological and military advantage in space for national defense. https://spacenews.com/space-development-agency-praised-as-change-agent-in-pentagon-procurement/ SDA will deliver capabilities to our joint warfighting forces in two-year tranches that advance capabilities following a spiral approach. Working at the youngest Defense Agency in the Department of Defense, SDA personnel embody the motto SEMPER CITIUS - always faster - moving at or ahead of the speed of the threat because we know the joint warfighter is counting on us. Establishing new ways of doing business within the Department while developing new capabilities on 2 year timelines isn't for everyone, but accepting the challenge reaps great rewards! #TeamSDA As an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the NH-2210-4 level, some of your typical work assignments may include: Having detailed knowledge of cryptographic techniques including Key Management Infrastructure (KMI), supporting manual/electronic crypto distribution, conducting operations managing a COMSEC account, installing key and diagnostic testing of COMSEC equipment, and providing COMSEC oversight/support to establish secure voice, data, and space links as required; Ensuring COMSEC compliance in support of government reviews; Supporting development/administration of a robust COMSEC training program for the COMSEC users on handling of keying material, aids, and equipment; Initiating/supporting COMSEC inventories, safeguard/account for classified and unclassified COMSEC Controlled Cryptographic Items (CCI), disseminate/inventory and destroy COMSEC keying material; Maintaining COMSEC records; perform courier duties for COMSEC material and equipment; perform all COMSEC related investigations and comply with security procedures; Knowledge of policies and procedures regarding COMSEC compromise, incident response and handling methodologies. Off-site COMSEC support may be required.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret SCI) security clearance

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Managing enterprise networks; Applying systems security principles and concepts of emerging Information Technology (IT) security developments; Applying cryptographic techniques; Advising and making appropriate recommendations on technical solutions for information systems. 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. This position has a Basic Requirement for the 2210 series: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1) Attention to detail - Ensuring statement of work for procurement of products and service, technical documents, or troubleshooting of Information Technology problems are complete, free of error, and uses sound technical judgment. 2) Customer Service - Analyzing, defining, and delivering Information Technology support to organizations, and identifying problems with customer requests in order to achieve the desired product or service. 3) Oral communication - Presenting technical information to non-technicians in order to achieve understanding of desired specification or solutions to problems. 4) Problem Solving - Diagnosis of issues for organizational or installation wide integrated Information Technology systems for compatibility of new technology, capacity issues, or ensure IT systems continue to meet changing mission requirements

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Space Development Agency 3030 Defense Pentagon Washington, DC 20301 US
• Name: SDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-9434
• Email: [email protected]