Director, Mission Communications & Data Integration (S6)

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley AFB, CO is searching for a Director, Mission Communications & Data Integration (S6) to support Space Systems Command/Delta 4 (MD4) (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 equivalent).

Description:
Enterprise Architecture & Mission Mapping. Serves as Enterprise Architect for designing, developing, implementing, and maintaining highly specialized and secure network architectures across NIPR, SIPR, and JWICS enclaves supporting unique and advanced Space Force Systems, to include JTAGS, SIBS, and Ground-Based Radars (GBRs). Discovers existing space mission network topologies, interdependencies, and logical and physical connections to build accurate mapping of Mission Relevant Terrain-Cyber in direct support of Defensive Cyberspace Operations and Current Operations (S63). Plays a pivotal role in ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, availability, and performance of networks that enable critical space-based missions, including satellite command and control, specialized sensor networks, and secure communications infrastructure supporting critical space-based and terrestrial systems enabling assured space access and superiority.

Specialize in Network Engineering and Implementation oversight, ensuring the robust cyber health and compliance of over 182 secure communication devices across global locations. Research and evaluates emerging network technologies relevant to Space Force missions, including satellite communications protocols, quantum networking, laser communications, and advanced encryption techniques to drive Future Operations (S65).

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with HQ SF, SAF/CN, other CFC Directorates, Space Systems Command (SSC), and Space Training and Readiness Command (STARCOM), Air Force MAJCOMs, AFSMO, USSTRATCOM, USSPACECOM, DISA, NSA, NRO, and other DoD agencies. Cultivating and sustaining relationships with Chief Information Officers (CIO) for each of these agencies is paramount.

Collaborate with engineers, scientists, and other technical experts to integrate network architectures with all MD 4 system and system support components, including satellites, leading Integration Operations (S64). Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with CFC staff, SBD 2, SSC, STARCOM, HQ USSF, USSPACECOM, USSTRATCOM, and USCYBERCOM to ensure a consistent, bidirectional flow of critical cyber information and the seamless execution of joint efforts. Directs operational control and execution by authoring Task Management Tool (TMT) actions, Operations Orders (OPORDs), and Fragmentary Orders (FRAGORDs) to compel feedback, coordinate tasks, and drive action across 17 subordinate units and 11 geographically separated locations. Authors local cyber and communications policies, standard operating procedures, and security classification guides based on directive guidance handed down from CFC and CYBERCOM.

Ideal Candidate:
Serves as the Director of the S6 Communication Systems Directorate, exercising executive-level supervisory and managerial authority over all functions and personnel within the directorate. The Director is the principal advisor to MD4 leadership on all matters concerning information technology, cybersecurity, and communications systems, and is responsible for providing the strategic vision and leadership necessary to achieve the directorate's mission.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / CS security clearance with eligibility to Sensitive Compartmented Information SCI), a non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information and/or files in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
• In accordance with DoD 8140.03 (and legacy DoD 8570.01-M), employee must obtain and maintain a DoD-approved baseline qualification for Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level III within six months of physical entry into the position.
• Approved baseline certifications include CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional), CISM (Certified Information Security Manager), or GSLC (GIAC Security Leadership Certification).
• Employee must within 30-days of assuming this position and by 31 October annually, thereafter, file an OGE-450, “Confidential Financial Disclosure Report.
• This position has been designated for drug testing. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing as a condition of employment.
• This is a Centrally Managed position - PCS is authorized.
• Subject to TDY 30 days per year.
• Employee may be required to perform travel by military or commercial passenger aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments.
• Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”.
• May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
• This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first.

Qualifications

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here:

Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.

Resume:You must submit a resume that may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume exceeds two pages or is illegible/unreadable. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume must provide:

1. Personal information - your full name, email and mailing addresses, phone number
2. Education information - the name of the school and the dates you attended
3. Work experience - paid and unpaid work with the following information:
   • Job title
   • Detailed duties and accomplishments
   • Employer's name and address
   • Supervisor's name and phone number
   • Starting and ending dates (If actual dates are not known, provide your best-estimated timeframes.)
   • Hours per week
   • Salary, if applicable
4. Other qualifications - skills, certifications/licenses, honors, awards, special accomplishments, and job-related training courses

College Transcripts (if applicable): Please see the Education section of this announcement for detailed information about transcripts.

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