This position serves the Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) as the Cyber Force Design and Readiness Analyst for the execution of Cyber Strategy implementation across all cyber functional areas and other activities. The incumbent serves as a senior level advisor for synchronizing and coordinating a range of complex issues relating to the implementation of operational policies, plans, practices, and procedures governing support to cyberspace operations across the Department of Defense (DoD).

Duties

This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to an appointment in the competitive service. For more information see https://public.cyber.mil/cw/dod-cyber-excepted-service-ces/. Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: Conducts analysis supporting cyber force design development and readiness policy guidance within DoD and in response to requests from the Department in support of the Executive Office of the President. Represents the Principal Cyber Advisor (PCA) at formal and informal meetings of DoD leaders; represents DoD in dealings with representatives of foreign governments and with influential individuals and groups in the U.S. Government and private sectors. Develops required recurring and ad hoc cyber force design and readiness products (i.e., executive briefs, decision papers, information papers, talking points, analysis documents, etc.,) for senior leadership use throughout the Department. Provides support to the PPBE process.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration)
• This position is subject to provisions of the WHS/OSD PPP Pilot Program
• A three year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program
• This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
• This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here https://public.cyber.mil/cw/dod-cyber-excepted-service-ces/
• This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position may require you to work other than normal hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.
• Advanced leave accrual and superior qualifications may be authorized in accordance with regulatory requirements.

Qualifications

Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. You may qualify at the GG-14 level if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service (experience may have been gained in the private sector) that demonstrates your experience implementing policies and procedures governing cyber force design and readiness; leading studies and assessments to identify gaps in cyber posture and recommending mitigations; and preparing talking points, position papers, and read ahead materials related to cyber force design and readiness. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. Current or Former Political Appointees: Beginning January 1, 2010, agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level under the provisions of title 5, United States Code. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office. Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment: Position title; Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee); Agency; and, Beginning and ending dates of appointment. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Policy 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]