The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

Duties

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as technical coordinator for the continuous operation (24 hours a day/7 days a week) of the MDA Administration and General Services Computer Network Defense Service Provider (CNDSP) Analysis Function which encompasses 9 global regions and more than 9,000 unclassified and classified users. This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated October 15, 2021. This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a IT Specialist (Network/Security) at the NH-2210-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Serves as technical coordinator for the continuous operation (24 hours a day/7 days a week) of the MDA Cybersecurity. Service Provider (CSSP) which provides continuous monitoring of sites around the globe and of more than 11,000 unclassified and classified users. Manages and monitors CND performance metrics for IT contracts. Advises supervisory personnel on matters related to analysis, audit, and remediation for the protection of Missile Defense Agency information and resources. Prepares and presents IT briefings and participates in multi-disciplinary IT teams comprised of technical and managerial professionals. Manage program requirements, objectives, and metrics; and resolves conflicts among schedules, funding, and resources. Provides advice and assistance to management and colleagues on problems, conducts special studies, proposes solutions and alternatives; attends workshops, conferences, etc; and participates in the problem solving process by analysis of the situation and making recommendations.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxi Flex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position
• Must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive/Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance
• This is an Information Assurance Workforce/Cybersecurity position coded Computer Network Defense - Service Provider in the Computer Network Defense - Service Provider Manager.
• Must have at the time of permanent appointment or achiever within 6 months of Entry on Duty (EOD) the appropriate baseline certification

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS 11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Applicants are required to meet 2 of 4 statements in order to be qualified. Providing technical advice, guidance, and recommendations on IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices to a supervisor or higher-level specialist. Applying the principles, practices, methods, and techniques of Cybersecurity and associated concepts and standards. Managing Defensive Cybersecurity Operations (DCO) such as network monitoring, intrusion detection, response, mitigation, and analysis. Implementing and adhering to Department of Defense Cybersecurity Service Provider (CSSP) processes. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]