The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.

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. This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) at the NH-2210-2/3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as a Cybersecurity Analyst and Information Security Advocacy and Engagement Coordinator for USTRANSCOM Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Systems. Reviews policies, procedures, and processes to manage and monitor the organization's regulatory, legal, risk, and operational requirements ensuring an understanding of cybersecurity risk posed by commercial partners. Conducts risk management assessments to identify relevant threats to security, vulnerabilities, and the potential for exploiting those vulnerabilities. Develops plans and provides options to leadership when discrepancies arise. - Provides security posture assessments of Transportation Service Provider's (TSP) networks and systems as well as post-incident assessments. Provides guidance to TSPs on the cyber security requirements and standards for their software, hardware, and systems environments. Maintains FAR, DFARS, NIST, and USTRANSCOM security standards in USTRANSCOM contracts

Requirements

• Employee must be able t attain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance that is required to perform daily duties
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD-approved foundational and residential qualification for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held IAW DoDM 8140.03.
• 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: Employee may be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May Be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Alternate work schedules are authorized. Recall to duty may be required. Overtime may be required. Work hours other than normal duty hours, including evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, may be required.
• The completion of Professional Military Education (PME)-intermediate Development Education (IDE) or Joint Professional Military Education JPME II is highly desirable.
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH 3 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Creating, reviewing, and delivering governance documentation, strategies, roadmaps, charters and standards. Assessing risk and mission impacts of cyber vulnerabilities utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Framework, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Interpreting and acting upon complex cybersecurity legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance Developing, coordinating, and executing strategic correspondence for senior executives and heads of industry You may qualify at the NH 2, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-1 (GS-5) grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Creating, reviewing, and delivering governance documentation, strategies, roadmaps, charters and standards. Assessing risk and mission impacts of cyber vulnerabilities utilizing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), Cybersecurity Maturity Model Certification Framework, and the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Interpreting and acting upon complex cybersecurity legislative, regulatory, and policy guidance Developing, coordinating, and executing strategic correspondence for senior executives and heads of industry 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. 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: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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.

Education

At the NH-03 level Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

At the NH-02 level you may qualify if you have completed a 4 year course of study leading to a Bachelor's degree or you have a combination of education and experience that meets the minimum requirement for the position.

All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement.

Contacts

• Address TRANSCOM 508 Scott Drive Bldg 1900 E Scott AFB, IL 62225-5357 US
• Name: USTRANSCOM Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2646
• Email: [email protected]