Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to combine and apply demonstrated expertise in analysis concepts and methods with practical knowledge of the DoD cyberspace program to conduct investigations of highly complex cyberspace resources planning and management issues.

Duties

DUTY 1: Develops, advocates for and defends the Commander USCYBERCOM's PPBE submissions. DUTY 2: Establishes and leads teams of subject matter experts from across the Command as directed to assess, analyze and formulate recommendations for a wide range of highly complex and difficult issues spanning strategy, doctrine, policy, manpower, force management, training, emerging and/or advanced technologies, command and control architectures, and concepts of operation. DUTY 3: Assesses the sufficiency of capabilities required to execute USCYBERCOM mission assignments. Coordinates actions across the Command to continuously assess the health of assigned programs and monitor status throughout Service, DoD and Congressional deliberations. DUTY 4: Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations, and strategy sessions with other staff service functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in assigned program(s).

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
• 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
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• 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.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• 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.
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1
• Recruitment and or relocation incentives may be authorized upon request.

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. 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 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: Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system, its process, products, terminology, sequence and timing of key events, guidance documents and application to USCYBERCOM operations and assigned missions. Extensive knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, Combatant Command and Service planning, acquisition, and management processes as well as the Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes. Expert in advanced management and organizational principles and practices, a broad range of quantitative and qualitative assessment methodologies, and a comprehensive knowledge of planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and processes. Expert on the capabilities, requirements and operations in one or more of the following disciplines: strategic deterrence, space operations, cyber operations, missile defense, electronic warfare, or intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance. 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. Expert knowledge of DoD Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) system, its process, products, terminology, sequence and timing of key events, guidance documents and application to Combatant Commands. Extensive knowledge of Congressional, DoD, and Service programming procedures, directives, policies and guides and expert knowledge of Combatant Commands, Joint Staff, OSD, and all four Services to include assigned missions/responsibilities, staff structure/functions and components. 2. Expert knowledge of the capabilities, requirements and operations in one or more of the following disciplines: strategic deterrence, space, cyberspace, joint electronic warfare, missile defense, intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance, or analysis and targeting and expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods to participate in the assessment and improvement of command level plans and programs for conducting major operations such as: advocating future concepts, mission capability needs, PPBE, JCIDS, acquisition, and concepts of operations. 3. Comprehensive knowledge of the Federal, DoD, Joint Staff, and Service strategic planning, major programs, and Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS) processes, and a thorough knowledge of DoD, Joint Staff, Service and applicable Agency program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events. 4. Skill in accessing and utilizing electronic services, congressional documents, and databases and budgetary / financial documents supporting the PPBE process. 5. Expertise in designing and conducting comprehensive studies, and developing solutions to broad and consequential resource, operational, and contingency issues and expert ability to plan, organize and negotiate effectively with management to accept and implement recommendations, where the proposals involve substantial resources, and require extensive changes in established concepts and procedures. 6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT'D: 1. This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. Therefore, incumbent is required to: (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs, and (b) if requested, 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. 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.

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]