Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as lead manager responsible for managing requirements processes in integrating warfighter requirements and capabilities, as well as developing and fielding High Assurance and NSA-certified cryptographic devices for the AF Enterprise.

Duties

Serves as senior requirements analyst and team lead for the development and delivery of cryptographic capabilities. Provides technical, procedural, and policy guidance for the planning and implementation of cryptographic capabilities. Develops, maintains, and reviews planning documents related to the creation, integration, or implementation of cryptographic modernization. Represents Air Force cryptographic modernization position at meetings and conferences.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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/
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• 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.
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information,
• or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• This is a Centrally Managed position in the Cyberspace and Information Technology career field.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). Click here for the occupational requirements for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience includes: mastery of, and skill in applying, cryptographic principles, concepts, methods, standards, facilities, and practices, technical authority for assigned programs/systems, development, and implementation. skill in applying, technical knowledge of cryptographic system methods, approaches, and management regarding oversight and performance of hardware and operation configurations, policies, and procedures applied to the AF business requirements. Applying expert knowledge of maintenance, acquisition, system concepts, techniques, policies, principles, and security to determine the business value of the systems and their information, and performance measures. FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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: 1. Mastery of, and skill in applying, cryptographic principles, concepts, methods, standards, facilities, and practices, technical authority for assigned programs/systems, development, and implementation. 2. Mastery of, and skill in applying, technical knowledge of cryptographic system methods, approaches, and management regarding oversight and performance of hardware and operation configurations, policies, and procedures applied to the AF business requirements. 3. Expert knowledge of capital planning regulations and policies, performance management tools, and Air Force and DoD cryptographic systems and trends in present and emerging cryptographic systems technology to determine the business value of systems, information, and impact on cryptographic modernization planning processes; develop knowledge management program plans, policies and standards; develop, implement, and interpret metrics; leverage human resources to meet goals and objectives. 4. Expert knowledge of maintenance, acquisition, system concepts, techniques, policies, principles, and security to determine the business value of the systems and their information, and performance measures. 5. Skill and ability to communicate, orally and in writing, highly complex and abstract concepts with key government officials, industry officials, and other military/civilian personnel. 6. Ability to prepare and present briefings to senior management officials regarding complex and controversial issues. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Scott AFB 375 FSS Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]