Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor and Division Chief of the Cyberspace Support Division, performing duties covering planning, directing, organizing, and executing supervisor responsibilities for supervisory employees assigned to the Division.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and directs the activity of the division ensuring the development, implementation, and maintenance of programs, policies, and procedures to ensure the integrity, confidentiality, and availability of IT/IS and data assets across the Air Force Enterprise. Executes supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Serves as a Senior IT Specialist and technical expert representing the organization where required during cybersecurity forums, DoD-level working groups, interagency and service visits, professional symposiums, and conferences. Provides policy and technical guidance across the organization in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and standards for effective planning, programming, budgeting, and management of IT/IS modernization, information/data administration, and other Communications and Information efforts. Performs other related duties as directed to support the organization.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to SCI, other Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Special Access Programs to perform the duties of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• 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 as a Testing Designated Position. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission.
• The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations (JTR) in performance of temporary duty.
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Cybersecurity certification is a paramount duty requirement. The incumbent must achieve cybersecurit certification within six months of assignment. A waiver may be granted but failure to receive IA certification may result in position removal.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" 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. NOTE: You must meet both the Basic Qualifications and Specialized Experience requirements stated below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. IF YOU ARE QUALIFYING BASED ON EDUCATION YOU MUST SUBMIT COPIES OF YOUR TRANSCRIPTS OR Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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. AND Specialized Experience for GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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 national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives pertaining to IT systems; knowledge of Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP), Cyber Readiness Inspection (CRI), IA and Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)/Risk Management Framework (RMF); commercial best practices, methods and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of information systems resources; and knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. OR http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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 of a wide range of IT computer systems and related computer concepts, principles, and practices related to DoD cybersecurity practices and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Knowledge of agency, AF, DoD, and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives pertaining to IT/IS systems. 2. Expert knowledge of current DoD Defensive Cyberspace Operations; DoD network information system operations; and DoD computer security policies, procedures, and directives to enable interpretation and development of DoD and Command policies, procedures, and strategies governing cybersecurity. 3. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Expert knowledge of IT security concepts, principles, and practices sufficient to develop solutions to complex cybersecurity issues, and to evaluate cybersecurity impacts within both existing DoD environments and emerging information technologies. 4. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization to meet program requirements and organization objectives within available resources; ability to establish effective working relationships with coworkers and mission partners, contributing to a cooperative working environment and successful accomplishment of the mission. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, clearly, and concisely sufficient to convey complex technical information to varying audiences using verbal, visual, and written communication methods. Ability to coordinate activities associated with ensuring the rigorous application of cybersecurity principles and to lead, plan, and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. 6. Comprehensive ability to recognize problems and trends, gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package as a product into briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making. 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 IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]