THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 5 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION. This National Guard position is for a GS-2210-11 IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (TITLE 5), Position Description Number T5821200 and is part of the MO 131st Bomb Wing. APPOINTMENT FACTORS: This is an Indefinite Title 5 Excepted Service position. This is a non-bargaining unit position. SEE NOTES UNDER CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT BELOW.

Duties

Manages the COMSEC account for the Wing/Base and subordinate units. Ensures that the COMSEC Responsible Officer's (CRO's), Secure Telephone Unit (STUIII) Voice Responsible Officer's (SRO’s) (SVRO's), and FORTEZZA Responsible Officers (FRO's), comply with applicable regulations. Report deviations from established COMSEC and Security guidelines to higher headquarters. Manages the AFEKMS program for the Wing/Base. Initializes the system, performs system backups, determines operator access and control functions (privilege management), reloads and configures the operating system’s parameters. Serves as the Base Computer Security (COMPUSEC) Manager. Serves as Wing/Base Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM). Manages, provides guidance and assists in the preparations of certification and accreditation packages in accordance with prescribing directives. Analyzes the information gathered to determine vulnerabilities, threats, and detect any compromises. Works with the Network Control Center (NCC), and the Regional Operations Security Control center (ROSC), to implement procedures to protect information on networks managed by the NCC. Manages, develops, and conducts the base computer Security Awareness Training and Education Information Assurance Awareness Program. Serves as the Telecommunications Monitoring and Assessment Program (TMAP) Manager. Manages the Base Emissions Security (EMSEC) program. Serves as the central focal point for Time Compliance Network Orders (TCNO) system vulnerability alerts. Performs other duties as assigned.

Requirements

• Management has the right to convert this position to permanent status without re-advertising.
• Employment can be terminated with a 30 day notice.
• In the event a permanent (Tenure 1 or 2) employee is selected, and is willing to accept the indefinite appointment, that employee will relinquish permanent status.
• Advanced in hire rate may be granted to set pay above the minimum rate of the grade for a new employee if he/she possesses superior qualifications relevant to the positions' requirements and is essential to accomplish the agency's mission.
• Creditable Service for Annual Leave accrual may be granted to new employees if he/she possesses superior qualifications essential to the position; and which were acquired through performance in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position.
• The duties performed in a non-federal or active duty uniformed service position must directly relate to the position to which appointed and such qualifications are necessary to achieve an important agency mission or performance goal to be eligible.
• United States Citizenship is required.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Appointments of retired members of the Armed Forces as National Guard employees within 180 days of retirement requires a waiver approved by the Adjutant General of Missouri before an effective date can be established.

Qualifications

GS-11 SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must possess at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector that demonstrates a thorough knowledge of a wide range of telecommunications and information technology security, techniques, requirements, methods, sources, and procedures for the following programs: Computer Security (COMPUSEC), Certification and Accreditation program, Emissions Security (EMSEC), Security Awareness Training and Education (SATE) and Information Assurance Awareness Programs. The specialized experience must also demonstrate thorough knowledge of concepts, principles, methods, and practices in information systems security to design, develop, implement and maintain secure systems and services, assess the effectiveness of current systems security and services, evaluate the feasibility of new systems security and services, and provide advice and guidance on complex issues. Experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge of information systems security principles and methods to design, develop, implement, and manage systems, networks, and data that ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. Experience must demonstrate thorough knowledge of methods for evaluating, implementing, and disseminating information systems security tools and procedures to ensure, protect, and restore information security systems and network services and capabilities. DOD Information Awareness Certification Requirements: The employee must obtain and maintain at a minimum a Secret security clearance. Incumbent must possess or be able to obtain and maintain certifications per DoD Directive 8570.1-M, AR 25-2, and as detailed in the Information Assurance (IA) Training and Certification Best Business Practice (BBP). Failure to satisfactorily obtain and maintain required certifications in accordance with the listed publications are grounds for termination. Selectee is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, dated 19 December 2005 (incorporating Change 1 dated 15 May 2008).

Education

Substitution of Education for Specialized Experience at the GS-11 grade level: Must have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree in a field which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the work of the position, such as computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.

Contacts

• Address MO 131st Bomb Wing 511 Spirit Boulevard Whiteman AFB, MO 65305-5055 US
• Name: Angela McCall
• Phone: 573-638-9500 X37495
• Email: [email protected]