Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all programs/weapon systems and cyber capabilities in the organization. Provides project planning and management expertise. Plans, directs and integrates the work efforts of other project managers.

Duties

The primary purpose of this position is: Develop, implement, and ensure compliance with plans, policies, standards, infrastructures, and architectures that establish the framework for the management of all programs/weapon systems and cyber capabilities in the Air Force Lifecycle Management Center (AFLCMC). Provides essential project planning and management expertise throughout the life cycle of these initiatives. Plans, directs and integrates the work efforts of other project managers, when projects are so broad-based as to require team effort. Position Duties: DUTY 1: Provides direct support for AFLCMC Cyber Weapon System IT requirements including those that are related to National security. Serves as the project manager coordinating, communicating and integrating all work efforts to ensure the overall success of the project which aligns with critical AFLCMC priorities. DUTY 2: Maintains programmatic oversight for all fielding and planning required for newly acquired Information Technology and cyber weapons systems. Develops strategies and resolves outstanding issues to ensure the implementation effort continues to satisfy AFLCMC Branch objectives, AFLCMC Division goals and supports AF and DoD requirements. DUTY 3: Conducts, participates in, and defends program positions at program design reviews, requirements program management reviews and user groups. Reviews requirements, concepts, strategies, and plans for AFLCMC to assess the impact on AF and DoD information technology systems and architectures. DUTY 4: Develops detailed decision-making information. Presents project recommendations, justification and other critical project information to Branch and Program managers to present within the AFLCMC Division and affiliated cyber operational units. DUTY 5: Consults with and advises AFLCMC Division during the development and preparation of new cyber weapon systems capabilities. Ensures the application of architectures conform to key policies, standards, and guidelines to show relationships between major IT programs; and to define evolutionary paths (i.e., road map of future goals) to achieve target architectures.

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, Relocation Incentive, and/or Leave Accrual may be authorized for this position upon request
• 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 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 12 months of assignment of these duties.
• A waiver of this 12 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be required to work irregular workhours.

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 applying advanced skills in applying IT planning and policy knowledge to requirements gathering, planning, implementing, and communicating complex technical ideas and often-controversial programs and processes effectively to customers, technical personnel, management and senior leadership. Extensive knowledge of software development and new applications of IT, emerging technologies, and how those applications may be applied to agency mission and business processes. Expertise in a variety of DoD IT management specialties and architecture for the purpose of integrating and leveraging projects and initiatives as needed. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: Extensive working knowledge of IT concepts, systems, architectures, and programmatic management skills. A thorough knowledge of Air Force policies, standards, and procedures pertaining to Information Technology systems. Possess working knowledge of existing DoD and AF information technology systems and their capabilities. Must understand, evaluate, and translate the needs of information technology users into requirements and be capable of analyzing systems incorporating multiple and diverse IT commodities, and the ability to conceive an integrated plan, successfully translating all system requirements into a suitable implementation program. Plus working knowledge of Command, Control, Communications, Computer Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) guidance. Working knowledge of state of-the-art developments in communications and computer systems, both military and civilian, and demonstrated awareness of general policy, technology and programs as they apply to current or planned equipment and methods for program planning. This knowledge will be used to insure adequate flexibility is available within plans to properly manage current and future projects, programs or enhancements. Must be able to organize, prepare and discuss concepts and technical issues in an appropriate manner with senior level staff. Excellent written and verbal skills are mandatory since the incumbent will be working in a multidiscipline environment with different levels of management and engineering staff. Knowledge of planning principles and methods, enterprise architecture policy and planning processes, and cost benefit analysis methods sufficient enough to prepare investment plans to support the AFLCMC mission. Working knowledge of the principles, policies, and practices of project management, systems acquisition, integrated logistics support and program management to plan, organize, and manage critical aspects of the development, production and deployment of comm.-computer systems, subsystems, and equipment. Enhanced knowledge of business and industry management, procurement procedures and production practices in order to evaluate and recommend procurement strategy objectives, implementation methodologies and program integration goals. Ability to gather and analyze a variety of program information, make sound judgments concerning program progress, and effectively communicate recommendations orally and in writing to higher organizational management. 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]