About the Position: You will serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Cyberspace Operations) and will participate in the planning, coordination, synchronization, and integration of Cyberspace Operations (CO) into organization plans, exercises, and operations. This position is located at USSOUTHCOM in Miami, Florida.

Duties

Plans, synchronizes cyberspace resources, and utilizes offensive and defensive measures for the command’s execution of Cyberspace Operations (CO) to deter, disrupt, and defeat adversaries in cyberspace terrain. Makes recommendations regarding the preparation and presentation of oral and written briefings and reports to senior leadership/management officials on complex and controversial Cyber Operations related issues. Participates in Cyberspace meetings/work groups/operational planning teams (groups), and conferences and provides technical expertise, analysis, and advice the organization regarding a wide range of issues dealing with Cyberspace Operations. Responsible for the initiation, integration, planning, direction, coordination, and synchronization of CO activities across the organization to include Offensive Cyber Operations (OCO), Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO), and DODIN Operations. Acts as a Cyberspace Operations planning representative and provides Subject Matter Expertise (SME) support, in command directed Operational Planning Teams and Working Groups, along with Security Cooperation SME engagements with partner nations. Prepares Task Orders to employ cyber defensive maneuver forces to protect MRCT, and to deploy Joint CCMD Cyber Assistance Team (JCCAT) teams in support of Cyber Security Cooperation with partner nations. Provides deliberate and concise crisis action planning support to the SCJ38 / Joint Cyber Center (JCC) and HQ USSOUTHCOM senior leadership by providing situational awareness with a main focus on contingency operations active in the USOUTHCOM Theater. Provides technical assessments addressing offensive cyberspace operations to include Special Technical Operations (STO) associated with established operations and contingency plans. Participates in the integration of Cyberspace Operations in exercise design, and building Cyber-related events to ensure the audience is trained in conducting all forms of Cyberspace Operations. Oversees cyberspace-based symposia, and/or conferences with partner nations, DoD and other USG Cyberspace communities and represents the organization in collaboration with other internal and external organizations. Identifies areas where USSOUTHCOM cyberspace capabilities can assist and enhance Cyberspace missions throughout the AOR, ensuring synergy between warrior skills and cyber skills.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Must obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top-Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment.
• A pre-employment background investigation that includes contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required.
• The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted.
• This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one-year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 20% of the time.
• Due to the nature of this position, employees are required to work both planned and unscheduled overtime.
• This position requires shift work to provide coverage on evenings, weekends, holidays, or special situations.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience planning, coordinating, synchronizing, and integrating Cyberspace Operations (CO) into command plans and exercises (i.e. Lines of operations (LOOs) of Department of Defense (DoD) Information Networks (DODIN) Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations (DCO), and Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO)). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Cyberspace OperationsDecision MakingInfluencing/NegotiatingOral CommunicationOrganizational AwarenessPlanning and Evaluating Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-11). Applicants must meet all eligibility requirements and minimum qualification requirements prescribed by OPM within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement. Separated Military Members: Resumes will be accepted from members of the Armed Forces who indicate in their applications that they are available for appointment within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. Military members may be appointed while on terminal/transitional leave, before the effective date of their military retirement/separation. Military Retirees: A retired member of the Armed Forces may not be appointed to a civilian position in DoD (including a non-appropriated fund position) within 180 days after retirement and are subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326 or 5 U.S.C. 5305.

Education

FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://sites.ed.gov/international/recognition-of-foreign-qualifications/.

Contacts

• Address FR-APF-W096AA HQ USSOUTHCOM DO NOT MAIL Fort Sam Houston, TX 78234 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk