This position is located in the Office of the Under Secretary of Defense for Intelligence and Security (OUSD(I&S)), Office of the Director for Defense Intelligence (Warfighter Support) (DDI(WS)). The USD(I&S) is the principal staff assistant to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of Defense for all intelligence, counterintelligence (CI) and security, and other intelligence-related matters.

Duties

This Position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1601. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. For more information see https://dcips.defense.gov/ Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following: As the Division Chief for Cyber and Space Intelligence Support within OUSD(I&S), advises and assists the Director and Deputy Director for Global Operations & Integration (GOI) with all matters pertaining to intelligence policy, guidance, oversight, and resource advocacy for the Defense Intelligence and Security Enterprise on matters pertaining to Cyber and Space. Serve as an advocate for those elements across the Defense Intelligence and Security Enterprise that have equities in the areas of Cyber and Space. In concert with the Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Services, Combat Support Agencies and NRO, The Joint Staff and others in OSD, engages with foreign defense partners to develop common ground and working intelligence relationships in the areas of Space and Cyber. Advises the Director, GOI and other USD(I&S) leadership on issues/challenges related to intelligence support to Cyber and Space operations, activities, and investments based on an understanding of intelligence support to both Space and Cyber operations and how Space and Cyber operations support intelligence. Provides assessments and recommendations concerning measures to be taken to improve effectiveness and efficiency of intelligence and security policies and oversight implementation as it relates to DoD Cyber and Space organizations. Enables, prioritizes, and synchronizes OUSD (I&S) and DISE support to defense strategy, current and future operational needs, and foreign partnerships to both Space and Cyber activities.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
• Selectee might be required to successfully complete a two-year trial period.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Required to participate in the direct deposit program.
• This is a drug testing-designated position. The incumbent will be placed in a drug testing pool and will be subject to random drug testing.
• The incumbent must currently have or be eligible for TOP SECRET and Sensitive Compartmented Information clearances.
• This position may require occasional temporary duty (TDY) travel both CONUS and OCONUS.
• This position is not eligible for situational telework.

Qualifications

The DCIPS occupational structure provides the foundation for managing the DCIPS pay structure. It consists of the following elements: mission categories, occupational groups, and work categories, work levels, pay band (for those DCIPS Components operating under the DCIPS pay banded structure using pay plan IA) and grades (for those DCIPS Components operating under the GG graded structure using pay plan GG), job titles, and competencies. For qualifications determinations, it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the length of your creditable experience for qualification requirements, you will be removed from consideration. It is recommended that applicants also include their hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. Read more about what should I include in my federal resume? at https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include/ You may qualify at the GG-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes: 1.) providing expert guidance to senior leadership on matters pertaining to Cyber and Space such as, intel policy, guidance, oversight, & resource advocacy; 2.) making determinations on appropriateness of policy, guidance, and/or resourcing for critical areas; and 3.) developing draft reports, responses, talking points, briefings, or other communications to support agency engagements. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GG-14) (experience may have been gained in the private sector). 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. ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act Chapter 21 of Title 5, United States Code (U.S.C.), Section 2108a, requires Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans, disabled veterans, and preference eligible, when they submit, at the time they apply for a Federal job, a "certification" of active service in lieu of a DD-214, assuming the service member is otherwise eligible. A "certification" letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. The service member's military service dates are necessary in order to determine whether he or she meets the definition of "veteran" under 5 U.S.C. 2108(1). The "certification" must reflect the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days after the date of submission. The "certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable). Further, under paragraph (h) of the rule, agencies are required to verify a qualifying separation from military service prior to appointment, through the DD-214 or other appropriate documentation. Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be verified prior to appointment. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid "certification" of service with their initial application will be found "not eligible." Military members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave. All qualifications requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.

Education

Education cannot be substituted for experience.

Contacts

• Address Office of the USD for Intelligence and Security Human Resources Directorate 4800 Mark Center Drive Alexandria, VA 22350 US
• Name: Washington HQ Services
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]