Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. Area of Consideration/ Who May Apply Current AF or Space Force DCIPS, Excepted Service Federal Civil Service Employees The primary purpose of this position is to serve as a first level supervisor planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory Information Technology and Information Assurance positions.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a first level supervisor planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory Information Technology and Information Assurance positions. Also performs duties as a senior information technology (IT) specialist providing a wide range of Information Assurance related duties and the application of IT security principles, methods, and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentially, and accountability of one or more classified and unclassified information systems. Duties of Position DUTY 1:Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Structures assignments and reviews work of subordinates based on priorities and deadlines, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. DUTY 2: Serves as a senior technical advisor to management, serves as the technical expert on Information Technology (IT) systems for use with and for command, control, and intelligence functions, and provides technical guidance and instruction to users and other IT specialists. DUTY 3: Manages the organizations cybersecurity program. Ensures cybersecurity/information assurance policies, principles, and practices are followed in the delivery of network services. DUTY 4: Communicates with manufacturers, professional organizations, and counterparts at other DOD installations and services regarding available products and state-of-the-art technologies and advancements related to the branches core mission services. DUTY 5: Serves as COMSEC Account Manager for a select customer group. Responsible for maintaining proper accounting, storage & security of classified COMSEC Keying Material, Equipment, and AIDS (publications). DUTY 6: Performs trend analysis of key management issues and problems in the system hardware/software. Utilizes Help Desk job-tracker program to provide metrics in support of System Program Office (SPO) initiatives to include request for funding, software, upgrades, prioritization of workloads & projects, etc.

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 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
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• The work may require the employee to drive a motor vehicle. A valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position is Acquisition Category, Level II and incumbent must meet appropriate certification requirements IAW the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA) no later than 24 months after accepting this position.
• This position requires information assurance (IA) work as an additional duty. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the recipient of this additional duty must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-13 duties for the "Supervisor/Management" work category are at the "Senior" 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 include: demonstration of cyber systems' operational capability and functionality along with experience as technical lead for systems integration of hardware/software systems; communications, to include installation practices, TEMPEST requirements, and optical fiber modes of transmission; knowledge of Local Area Network (LANs) and Wide Area Networks (WANs) and their multiple protocols; and systems architectures related to the integration into advanced and leading-edge communication and computer technology. These include the following: Process received COMSEC material, issue/distribute COMSEC material, process cryptographic key material to include ordering from the Central Office of Records, Generate ALC 6/7 key, account for traditional key, encrypt/decrypt key electronic material, transfer/receive key materials from secure telephones, exchange credentials with Tier 0 (NSA) and download key material from Tier 0. Minimum six months of experience is required. 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 key management systems at the Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 levels. Ability to analyze and resolve Tier 1, Tier 2 and Tier 3 hardware and software operational/configuration problems. Knowledge of the operations/policy/procedures for the COMSEC responsible officer, base COMSEC manager and the Tier 1 operator. These include the following: Process received COMSEC material, issue/distribute COMSEC material, process cryptographic key material to include ordering from the Central Office of Records, Generate ALC 6/7 key, account for traditional key, encrypt/decrypt key electronic material, transfer/receive key materials from secure telephones, exchange credentials with Tier 0 (NSA) and download key material from Tier 0. Minimum six months of experience is required. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information. Skills required in working with customers include tact, patience, and oral communications. Ability to troubleshoot hardware and software operational problems telephonically. Knowledge of applicable customer services standards. Ability to maintain good working relationships. Ability to review, analyze, and evaluate key management programs and systems. Ability to maintain a computer system, equipment, and software. Ability to analyze computer network, software, and hardware problems, and to refer/develop effective economical solutions. Ability to train users on computer systems. Knowledge of a wide range of IT principles and systems analysis concepts and techniques, new and emerging information technologies, and security methods and principles. Knowledge of customers' business processes and operations to anticipate and refine functional requirements. Knowledge of concepts and principles of sequencing actions, procurement techniques and requirements, and coordination requirements involved in project controls. Knowledge of design tools, methods, and techniques as well as life cycle management concepts, cost benefit analysis, system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods. Knowledge of customary approaches, techniques, and requirements appropriate to analyze requirements, develop acquisition strategies, and implement systems enhancements. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advances, to apply internet technologies to analyze networks and the related security aspects and predict how management can meet future requirements. 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]