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 perform IT system analysis and develop solutions with emphasis in the Cybersecurity and Information Assurance disciplines. Projects typically involve analysis of large, complex systems and are characterized by significant departures from established practice.

Duties

Plans, organizes and directs the activities of the Cybersecurity Liaison for the organization. Provides technical assistance, system advisory services, and training. Applies computer security requirements to safeguards IT systems and information. Participates in discussions, meetings, committees or special projects and presents briefings and prepares recommendations and reports. Works to achieve and support quality improvement in all products and services and takes a proactive approach in providing customer assistance.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
• This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01M, the incumbent of this position must achieve appropriate certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• IA Cont'd: A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01M, C3, 2, 4, 2, or C3, 2 4, 3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.

Qualifications

Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology Series 2210 Alternative A . Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have or will have within 120 days of the close of this vacancy at least one (1) year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade, GS-11 or equivalent under other pay systems. Specialized experience includes planning and monitoring cybersecurity assurance initiatives, reviewing, drafting and recommending security changes to cybersecurity assurance policies and procedures; evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvements, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures; systems testing and evaluation, and performance management methods sufficient to plan and conduct security authorization reviews and risk analysis for new and installed systems or networks and assess and advise on security measures and countermeasures; AND I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement. 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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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. Knowledge of and skill in applying IT security functions, techniques, and capabilities including programming languages and techniques, relational database principles, microcomputer operation, and the network operating system. 2. Knowledge of information systems requirements and techniques in carrying out project assignments of considerable difficulty. 3. Ability to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate IT systems design prototypes and IT applications from an operational perspective. 4. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information and make sound decisions and solve a variety of computer software problems. 5. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing. 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 AF Life Cycle Management Center 2000 Allbrook Drive Wright Patterson AFB, OH 45433 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]