Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a professional information technology specialist providing a wide range of IT services tailored to support architecture development, software development, and Risk Management Framework activities for cyberspace systems. Provides advanced knowledge and skill in the development, use and sustainment of IT systems and is considered an advanced IT user.

Duties

DUTY 1: Responsible for the design, development, installation, test, implementation, modification, documentation and follow-up maintenance of infrastructure and software systems for cyberspace operational systems. Performs in-depth analysis. DUTY 2: Analyzes complex strategic, operational and tactical processes and a variety of unusual problems, questions, and conditions to establish/maintain a branch-level infrastructure and software development program. This includes identifying/implementing development and production cybersecurity architectures, requirements, objectives, policies, personnel, processes and procedures. DUTY 3: Develops and maintains required cybersecurity programs via Risk Management Framework (RMF) to support mission needs. Develops and/or maintains systems cybersecurity program. Leads implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process for multiple cyberspace systems and lead development of all necessary artifacts (System Categorization Identification Protocol, System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M) and Cyber scorecard) on key components of the cyberspace systems and associated networks within the Division. DUTY 4: Determines acquisition and sustainment requirements to maintain cyberspace systems. Determines if complex systems and processes are capable of meeting operational requirements, resulting in recommendations and decisions that affect whether or not a process or system should be used, be enhanced, or be replaced by other formal or ad hoc solutions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position.
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• Position may be subject to random drug testing
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• This position may be designated as an acquisition position. Covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program and the employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, the applicable Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act requirements.
• Employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report, upon appointment and will be required to file annually.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position requires information assurance work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in the reassignment of this additional duty to another employee within the organization.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the SPECIALIZED experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Standards IOR for Information Technology Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A). There are no Group Coverage Qualification Standards for this series. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience includes demonstration of knowledge in a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in IT and Cybersecurity platforms As such, knowledge in these specific areas: systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate the feasibility of proposed new systems and applications software projects; and to design, write, test, debug, and maintain information systems and applications software and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure and the database environment. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: Knowledge of IT systems analysis and applications software concepts, functions, techniques, and capabilities sufficient to evaluate new and emerging IT security methods and principles, the feasibility of proposed new systems and applications software projects; and to design, write, test, debug, and maintain information systems and applications software and ensure successful integration with existing and anticipated infrastructure in the cyber weapon system environment. Knowledge of operational activities (such as special operations, personnel recovery, airlift, etc...), weapon systems, and command, control, and mission process, systems, and applications. Knowledge of IT management information systems and applications software technology to isolate causes of problems between hardware, system, and applications software programs and to measure system performance evaluate risk, and/or extend weapon system capabilities to support organizational business processes and operations. Knowledge of IT management information systems requirements and application software development techniques required in carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty and with little specificity regarding approach to be followed. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances and predict how management can meet future requirements. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of an organization. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Contacts

• Address
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]