Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Section Chief/Supervisor for Wing-level Cyber Operations and Maintenance and to lead/manage Information Technology (IT) programming, testing, fielding and maintenance actions supporting mission requirements of the 480th Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance Wing's (ISRW) globally distributed mission systems and assets.

Duties

Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the 480 ISRWs Cyber Operations and Maintenance activities. Directly plans, organizes, directs and oversees activities that affect the operational availability of a globally distributed enterprise as well as subsets of several network enclaves at classified and unclassified security levels. Directs, coordinates, and oversees work through subordinate supervisors. Advises staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher level management or headquarters. Represents the organization on assigned programs/functions at various levels of organizations including DoD, AF, MAJCOM, host base and 480 ISRW subordinate units/sites. Assesses policy needs, interprets broad DoD, AF and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of enterprise-wide goals, objectives and policies that align with MAJCOM, wing leadership direction regarding IT management and execution. Functions as a technical representative and/or advisor to contract management, acquisition, and budget activities. Key member in all phases of the acquisition, implementation, and integration of IT assets.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period.
• The candidate must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive Security Clearance with access to sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A Non-Disclosure agreement must be signed.
• 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
• Incumbent is subject to initial and random drug testing.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Employee requires IT and combat operations expertise to examine the wing’s mission and operations to determine which course of action for implementation.
• This position includes Cybersecurity work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• In event of national crises or critical system outages impacting mission, member subject to on call or recall status and extensive after-duty or extended hours may be required to satisfy urgent operational support requirements.
• Recruitment and Relocation incentive will NOT be paid.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for Individual Occupational Requirements for Information Technology (IT) Management Series, 2210 (Alternative A) This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision / Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-14 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. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: 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. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: 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 include: Direct responsibility for creating and implementing operations, maintenance, sustainment and material management policies and procedures in direct support of the Wing's dispersed sites and associated mission sets, to include both the Air Force's Distributed Common Ground System (AF DCGS) weapon system, and multi-million dollar classified and unclassified Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) networks and systems. The IT includes systems and services used in the automated acquisition, storage, manipulation, management, movement, control, display, switching, interchange, transmission, assurance, or reception of information. 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: 1. Knowledge of a wide range of past, current and emerging C4ISR IT for operational, maintenance and sustainment activities, policies, concepts, methods and techniques, programs and systems (such as special operations and enterprise IT management to include server administration, network administration, client system administration, communications focal points, weapons systems). 2. Knowledge of Command and Control (C2) and ISR multi-platform, multi-intelligence operations and associated IT concepts and methods necessary to plan, orchestrate and manage wing level communications, maintenance and logistics operations required to ensure end-to-end network and enterprise supportability, survivability, reliability, scalability and maintainability. 3. Knowledge of administrative aspects of projects, e.g., procurement policies, preparation of work statements and development plans, and cost estimating. 4. Knowledge of DoD, IC, and coalition security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information across multiple domains. 5. Skill in the strategic planning and investment methodologies and control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource and knowledge management, architecture and infrastructure planning and management, auditing, information security management and life-cycle management of multi-million dollar global information systems. 6. Skill in establishing communication, computer and logistics policy and guidance with appropriate management principles, practices and methods necessary to resolve complex, intricate, controversial, and unprecedented IT problems while executing defined wing mission objectives, plans, priorities and deadlines. 7. Ability to employ cost-benefit analysis methods, initiate plans for enhancements, predict how management can meet future requirements, and provide higher leaders and peers sufficient technical and cost analysis information (through written documentation and oral presentations/discussions) to render informed judgements. 8. Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, and can formulate technical documentation, policy, guidance and instructions for senior military, DoD civilians and government contractor-level personnel. 9. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate and apprise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors; and ability to analyze personnel resources and skill-sets and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives. 10. Ability to define, establish, manage and evaluate training for all Wing communications, computer and logistics personnel, and establish and manage crew certification program and evaluation standards to maintain mission readiness at all times. 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

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address IC - Air Force DCIPS 550 C Street W JBSA Randolph AFB, TX 78150 US
• Name: Total Force Service Center
• Phone: 1-800-525-0102
• Email: [email protected]