This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It has been identified as a position necessary to carry out and support the mission of the US Cyber Command. It is in the Technician/ Administrative Support Work Category at the Entry/Developmental Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA-EMERGING TECHNOLOGY DIRECTORATE (EM2).

Duties

Performs procedural and routine tasks and works closely with a team leader and/or supervisor, in a training capacity, on assigned tasks. In a training environment, work may involve systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, and switching. Assists in troubleshooting accessibility and availability problems and initiates corrective actions. Ensures basic application of information security/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of services. Performs a variety of limited technical tasks designed to familiarize the incumbent with regulatory guidelines, terminology, procedures, and techniques of Information Technology.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Must be at least 16 years of age.
• Must be enrolled or have been accepted for enrollment and seeking a degree (diploma, certificate, etc.) at a qualifying educational institution on a full or half time basis.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Educational enrollment MUST be on a half-time or full-time basis. Half-time basis is defined by the academic institution that the student is enrolled or accepted into.
• Official/Unofficial transcripts with the current enrollment course load.

Qualifications

Student Interns qualify based on their educational achievements. In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Basic Requirements: For the GG-07 grade level: Completion of 1 full academic year of graduate level education or eligibility under the Superior Academic Achievement Provision after completing a bachelor's degree. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Additional Information: The Department of Defense (DoD) policy on employment of annuitants issued March 18, 2004 will be used in determining eligibility of annuitants. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here. Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service, Veterans' Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veteran's preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. You may submit a cover letter which will be forwarded to the selecting official with your resume. Your cover letter will not be used to verify your qualifications or eligibility. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance. These benefits generally apply if you are selected for a permanent or term appointment: The Federal Employees Health Benefits (FEHB) Program has many plans to choose from, all at very reasonable rates, which can be paid from pre-tax income. The Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS) is one of the premier retirement programs in the Nation. The program features three components: a retirement pension; the Thrift Savings Plan (TSP, an employee controlled investment program); and social security. Federal Employee Group Life Insurance (FEGLI) offers numerous life insurance policy options covering federal employees and dependents. For more benefits information please visit: http://www.disa.mil/Careers/Federal-Benefits If selected, the authorized rate of pay may exceed the stated maximum salary rate range under certain circumstances.

Education

To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education

Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services .

Contacts

• Address DISA - EM/Emerging Technology Directorate 6910 Cooper Road Fort Meade, MD 20755-7088 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]