Job opening: INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)
Salary: $112 015 - 145 617 per year
Published at: Sep 20 2023
Employment Type: Full-time
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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as a Cyberspace Mission Manager for the Cyber National Mission Force (CNMF).
*** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***
Duties
1. Provides management and guidance on the command and control of all CNMF operations.
2. Represents the CNMF to discuss and negotiate requirements, resources, and respective roles and responsibilities for projected cyberspace missions and scenarios with mission partners to meet CNMF operations.
3. Serves as a Cyberspace Capabilities Planner to assure CNMF has the cyber capabilities essential to support CNMF operations.
4. Performs a broad range of technical analyses and studies to derive meaning from lessons learned and operational metrics to improve the CNMF's ability to address anticipated operational challenges.
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
- 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/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs, and (b) if requested, (continued)
- submit to urinalysis testing. submit to urinalysis testing. Incumbent may be selected for random drug testing and may be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident 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
- 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 I professional certification as a cyberspace professional, consistent with requirements detailed in DOD 8570-01-M
- Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
- A Bachelor of Science degree from an accredited institution in mathematics, computer science, one of the physical sciences, engineering or a closely-related scientific discipline is highly desired. Advanced degree(s) are preferred
- At least 3 years of recent experience in CO planning is desired
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
Qualifications
This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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.
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.
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.
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:knowledge of how IT concepts and capabilities are applied to Joint Cyberspace Operations (CO) planning, and extensive familiarity with how IT facilitates a broad range of military operations an knowledge of CO policy and doctrine in order to represent the CNMF in negotiation of cyber issues on an inter-command, inter-service, and interagency basis. 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 and skill in application of advanced information technology concepts and capabilities to Joint Cyberspace Operations (CO) planning, and extensive familiarity with how IT facilitates military operations.
2. Knowledge of CO policy and doctrine, and ability to apply such knowledge in negotiation of cyber issues on an inter-command, inter-service, and interagency basis.
3. Ability to select and apply qualitative and quantitative methods and techniques to the assessment, validation, and improvement of cyber operational effectiveness.
4. Ability to plan and conduct analyses of CO to define deficiencies and gaps, and make recommendations for refinement and development of capabilities.
5. Ability to lead study teams; tailor methodologies to address project-specific objectives; and execute projects and/or studies within established financial and/or time constraints.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relations with other technical and functional cyberspace SMEs.
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
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
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]
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