Please limit your resume to 5 pages. If more than 5 pages are submitted, only the first 5 pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as the senior Cyber Security Strategic Planner, overseeing cyberspace activities and operations planning at HQ SDDC to achieve the Commander's goals.

Duties

Lead cyberspace activities by planning and executing both deliberate and crisis action operations to achieve HQ SDDC objectives. Develop and implement operational procedures for cyber effects and cybersecurity, ensuring alignment with DoD, USTRANSCOM, and Army policies. Assess emerging cyber threats continuously and provide technical direction to counter threats, defend networks, and secure infrastructure. Author and integrate cyber artifacts into existing policies and procedures to maintain operational effectiveness. Prepare detailed planning products such as Course of Action briefings and mission analyses to advise leadership on operational requirements. Monitor and track ongoing cyber threats against Army networks to support Cyber Protection Teams in responding to breaches and incidents. Prepare and deliver high-quality reports and presentations on significant issues and operational impacts to senior leadership. Develop and publish cybersecurity policies and standards in accordance with DoD and Army regulations. Manage a comprehensive cyber program to research, report, and resolve cyber issues, enhancing customer satisfaction and operational performance.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This is a Critical Sensitive position requiring the incumbent to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET clearance based on a Tier 5 (T5) investigation with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• This is a Drug Testing Position. Position requires that employee pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 15% of the time.
• All DoD IA workforce personnel must obtain/maintain required certifications per DoD 8570.01-M within 6 months, unless waived. Certifications must remain active; expired ones must be renewed according to provider and DoD 8570.01-M guidelines.
• All Information Assurance Management (IAM) personnel must be certified for their position’s Information Assurance functions at Level II within six months of assignment.
• Level II Information Assurance Management personnel are responsible for the Information Assurance program of a system within the Network Environment, ensuring security and functionality.
• Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II personnel must perform security tasks, maintain IA programs, and demonstrate IAM Level I proficiency. IAM Level II certification is required for continued employment.
• This position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. 30 Percent or More Disabled VeteransCurrent Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473People with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience for the GS-13: One year of specialized experience which includes: (1) Planning cyberspace activities in alignment with organizational goals and objectives; (2) Preparing and executing high-quality reports and presentations for high priority personnel; and (3) Developing and implementing operational procedures for cyber effects and cybersecurity initiatives. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12). My specialized experience includes, or was supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others; (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation; (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information; and (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: Computer Network DefensePlanning and EvaluatingTechnical Competence Time in Grade Requirement for the GS-13: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-12).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address GT-W0QFAA HQ MIL SURFACE DEPLOYMENT AND DIST CMD DO NOT MAIL Scott AFB, IL 62225 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk
• Email: [email protected]