Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior Information Warfare (IW) and Cyberspace Operations (CO) Strategist and subject matter expert to the organization. Develops strategy, guidance and operational assessments to synchronize command and control (C2) of diverse Information Warfare (IW) capabilities across the 16th Air Force.
Duties
- Serves as a senior subject matter expert on current and future Cyberspace capabilities and planning, Air Force Cyber structure, AFIN enterprise-wide design and maintenance requirements, and integration with Information Warfare capabilities into strategic plans, guidance and assessments.
- Provides operational, managerial, procedural, policy requirements and oversight along with resource activities. Cyberspace focal point for strategy, guidance and plans development to ensure the integration and timely assessments of Cyberspace and other information related capabilities (IRCs).
- Serves as a senior technical authority on cyberspace issues and integration with IRCs to create integrated operations strategy and guidance to shape plans and operational priorities. Makes authoritative recommendations and defends decisions on strategy and guidance matters to the staff and leadership.
- Represents the cyberspace and Information Warfare (IW) operations lines of effort at boards, committees, meetings and conferences. Develops and presents command level briefings, in house, at higher headquarters, and other DoD elements as required, and effects mutual relationships with other staff activities and personnel in the overall accomplishment of assigned functions.
- Advises and provides counsel to employees and higher-level supervisors and commanders regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship Required
- All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES 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.
- Incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends,
and/or holidays. May be required perform “on call” duties to meet evolving mission needs.
- In event of national crises, extensive after-duty or extended hours may be required to satisfy urgent operational
support requirements.
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a duty requirement. Per DoD 8570.0 1-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
- The employee may be required to obtain and maintain required professional/technical certifications.
- Recruitment and Relocation incentive will NOT be paid.
- Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of
their position.
- Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
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)
***Salary Ranges includes local market supplement***
This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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: conducting military/contingency and crisis action strategic planning and guidance for cyberspace operations in order to support the integration of capabilities to the IW mission. Subject matter expert in cyberspace operations, joint strategy development and planning, and the integration of other information related capabilities. Extensive knowledge of the full range of Information Warfare (IW) and Cyberspace Operations (CO), intelligence research, collection methods, techniques, and practices to use multi-source information systems to capture data in order to make recommendations in developing threat assessments, recommendations and courses of actions. 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 Cyberspace Operations (CO) concepts to include defensive, offensive and network maintenance sufficient to develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution, and assess operations.
2. Knowledge of the fundamentals of joint operations, joint operational command and control, operational art and design, and the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) sufficient to plan, develop, integrate and coordinate 16 Air Force Information Warfare (IW) capabilities, support plans, requirements, request for support and operations.
3. Knowledge of information technology sufficient to establish, integrate and manage enterprise-wide IT programs, architecture and standards, across the command including utilization of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts.
4. Knowledge and familiarization regarding IW to include information operations (IO), electromagnetic warfare (EW), military information support operations (MISO), cyberspace operations (CO), public affairs (PA) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Joint and Service doctrine. To effectively develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution.
5. Knowledge of supervisory methods, techniques and regulatory requirements to include EEO, conduct/discipline, recognition, promotion, security and safety. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
6. Ability to plan, organize, direct and adjust the functions and work operations of multiple organizational levels and with available resources, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; includes but is not limited to preparing and delivering briefings, studies, and executive correspondence. Ability to effectively represent the organization with internal agencies, MAJCOMs, HQUSAF/SAF organizations, and intra-agency whole-of-government partner agencies.
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.
Benefits
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How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents.
- Online Application: Questionnaire
- Resume: For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees should list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs (or links to social media such as LinkedIn), inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume.
- Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
- Veterans: If claiming VEOA, VRA or 30% Disabled Veteran - Submit VOW certification memo or copy of the official DD-Form 214, which must include the character of service (i.e., with an honorable or general discharge). This will be annotated in block 24 on member copy 2, 4, or 7 of the DD-Form 214. If claiming 30% Disabled Veteran, you must also submit a VA Letter or a disability determination from a branch of the Armed Forces. NOTE: All veterans claiming 10-point preference must also submit a SF-15.
- Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy/copies of your last or most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" and block 34 must be a"1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2". NOTE: For OCONUS employees who claim eligibility MSP or Family Member Preference, your SF-50 may contain a "3" in block 24 and a "2" in block 34.
ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The VOW Act requires federal agencies to treat an eligible active duty service member as a veteran, disabled veteran, and preference eligible (as applicable) when applying for civil service positions before the effective release or discharge date. Appointment of military members before the release or discharge date is permissible if the member is on terminal leave. At the time the active duty member applies for a civil position, he or she must submit a "certification" memo in lieu of a DD-Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty. Active duty members applying for a civil service position without submitting a valid certification memo or DD-Form 214 with their application will render the member ineligible for the position. The certification memo must originate from the member's military service branch on official letterhead and contain the following:
- Name/Rank/Grade of Service Member
- Branch of Armed Forces
- Dates of Active Service (Start and End Date(s)
- Expected Date of Discharge/Release from Active Duty
- Terminal leave start date (if applicable)
- Expected character of service (honorable or general) and type of separation (i.e. separation or retirement)
- Must be certified within 120 days of anticipated discharge
- Signature by, or by direction of the adjutant, personnel office, unit commander, or higher headquarters commander.
Note: The VOW Act provides tentative preference. If appointed, a DD Form-214 must be submitted upon receipt.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS:
Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable.
Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award SF50s-Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 10/10/2024
To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12568375
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent."
- It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
- If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
- For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Application Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application.Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
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