Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the technical intelligence expert for cyber related acquisition intelligence requirements. Provides advice to, and acts as the cyber threat and technical intelligence functional consultant to AFLCMC cybersecurity and cyber resiliency programmatic activities (supporting the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems/CROWS).

Duties

Serves as the technical intelligence expert and consultant on threat support to the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems (CROWS). Presents Intelligence Community and Acquisition Intelligence threat assessments to a variety of senior executive and flag officer decision making bodies. Serves as an Acquisition Intelligence and CRSG, CROWS, and CCP technical intelligence authority. Serves as an all-source technical intelligence expert.

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 travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
• Background in Anti-Tamper, reverse engineering, failure analysis, micro-electronics, program management and information assurance, as well as an advanced degree in Electrical, Computer, or Aerospace Engineering is highly desirable.
• 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
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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 "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. 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 in working concepts of various sensor phenomenologies and advanced algorithm and processing techniques to improve and automate data analysis and reporting capabilities to the policy maker, warfighter, acquisition community and other organization members; knowledge in planning, executing, and managing complex system acquisition projects including hardware and software components, as well as back- and front-end components and interfaces to support intelligence production, analysis, and dissemination requirements; knowledge of the principles, concepts and methodology of overhead persistent infrared analysis, intelligence processes, techniques, sources and reporting mechanisms required for the production of intelligence assessments within the organization; and knowledge of various activities and organizational arrangement, to include Geospatial Intelligence (GEOINT), and Overhead Persistent Infrared (OPIR) objectives; and skill in providing analytic direction and guide development of new concepts and techniques incorporating existing agency guidelines, regulations, and directions in the GEOINT analysis production area. 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 acquisition policy and guidance and the role intelligence plays throughout a weapons system's lifecycle; Acquisition Intelligence analysis mission and strategy; and the roles and responsibilities of field intelligence offices in support of USAF research laboratories, acquisition program offices, and life-cycle management, nuclear, sustainment, and system testing enterprises. 2. Knowledge and expertise in USAF and USSF system components (hardware, software, firmware) and how each subsystem interrelates to enable mission capability. Understands the integration and interoperability of sensors, navigational aids, and other onboard digital subsystems. Has working knowledge of air, space, and ground data and voice links used by USAF, USSF, other DoD departments and coalition allies. Has working knowledge of offboard support equipment (maintenance aids, test equipment, etc). Has basic knowledge of the usage and implementation of common cryptographic equipment and standards. 3. Knowledge of a comprehensive range of intelligence research methods, techniques, and practices and advanced analytical principles, concepts, and methods used to identify and analyze complex multi-source technical intelligence information to produce detailed intelligence capabilities and cyber threat assessments, identify cyber-related intelligence deficiencies, and advocate for customer's cybersecurity requirements. 4. Skill in conducting unbiased complex research, identifying appropriate available systems/data sources, and producing intelligence requirement assessments that answer specific tasks to link and leverage agency capabilities in support of customers' cyber threat and cyber risk management needs. 5. Skill in communicating clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with peers, management, subordinates, contractors, academia, and other agencies to work out solutions to problems, prepare professional level documents and studies, and deliver General Officer (executive) level information and decision briefs. 6. Ability to quickly assimilate disparate data, render knowledgeable and accurate assessments of the implication of such data, and make decisions, estimates, and recommendations under conditions of urgency and competing resource, based on mature judgment and experience and present and/or defend a position effectively. 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]