This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent will be responsible for technical analysis and integration of information to advise the leadership of the Joint Chiefs of Staff of all things that support Defense Cyber Operations and cybersecurity issues, policies and capabilities.

Duties

This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GG-2210-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Synchronize efforts on internal and external services, Chairman level exercised and real-world operations. Assess policy needs and collaborate with stakeholders to develop polices to best govern cyber operations with focus on defensive cyber operations. Oversee analysis and integration of information to enable combatant commanders to maintain battlespace awareness and conduct successful operations to include Continuity of Operations planning. Serve as Cyber Requirements Lead in support of the C4/Cyber, Functional Capabilities Board. Prepare written statements, policy and correspondence for Chairman, Directors, and other senior representatives. Represent, prepare and brief senior leaders on a variety of complex issues in individual and group settings.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is NOT telework eligible for regular recurring telework; (Situational/including Emergency and OPM prescribed only)
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Position requires IAM Level III certification, and the incumbent must achieve IAM Level III certification within six months or less of entrance on duty. IA Duty Hours listed are 15-25.
• Being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Sec. 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019. It is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GG 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the 14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Mastery knowledge to identify gaps in the Defense Cyber Operations realm and make recommendations for closing the gaps across multiple IT and specific cyber programs as they relate to the security and stability of the global information and communications infrastructure; Mastery in knowledge and skill to develop plans, provide guidance, revise and edit Joint Publications, Department of Defense Cyber Strategy, Cybersecurity policy and Defense Infrastructure to meet mission needs; Skill in applying cyber risk management framework and process to include methods of assessing and mitigating risk; Subject matter expert of the missions of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Department of Defense, and other Federal organizational components in order to understand cyber operations requirements; Coordinating assignments and executing fiscal and manpower resources. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: 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. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Joint Chiefs of Staff Joint Staff Pentagon Washington, DC 20318 US
• Name: JCS Servicing team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]