Clarification from the agency

Limited Area of Consideration: Employees within SAF Portfolio. For a list of eligible Departments or Agencies, see Qualifications Section.

• AFOSI lead for managing enterprise-wide cybersecurity projects which require analyzing complex operational, strategic, and tactical processes associated with requirements for enterprise requirements, questions, or conditions relative to developing and sustaining command information systems.
• Analyzes, develops, and maintains OSI enterprise-wide contemporary cyberspace systems to support mission needs.
• Establishes and oversees Quality Assurance (QA) requirements for contractor delivered AF OSI enterprise-wide cyberspace systems and services.
• Conducts strategic planning for AFOSI enterprise-wide cyberspace system expenditures to equip the AFOSI agents and professional staff with the tools required to improve organizational performance, enhance preparedness, and meet mission requirements.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance with eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• Drug testing position; must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Must undergo an internal background investigation by AFOSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of AFOSI or the Commander's designated representative.
• May occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime and may require occasional 12 hour shifts.
• Must achieve the appropriate Information Assurance (IA) Certification within six months of assignment. A waiver of the six month requirement may be granted. Failure to receive proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• Position is Centrally Managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology CFT. DNRP is authorized.

Qualifications

Area of Consideration limited to one of the following employing Departments or Agencies:
AF Audit Agency
AF Cost Analysis Agency
AF Elements
AF Inspection Agency
AF Legal Operations Agency
AF Medical Readiness Agency
AF Office of Special Investigations
AF Operations Group
AF Program Executive Office
AF Public Affairs Agency
AF Review Boards Agency
AFELM and Other Dod Entities
DoD Cyber Crime Center
HQ AF Flight Standards Agency
HQ USAF and Support Elements

You MUST submit a copy of your latest SF 50 reflecting your current duty information, i.e., item 46, "Employing Department or Agency".

In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes applying a wide range of IT principles, concepts, methods, advancements, policies, design, development, testing, and applications, both hardware and software sufficient to assess the organization's IT business requirements and guide management toward a specific course of action. Experience with organizational acquisition requirements, budgetary techniques, and financial status sufficient to identify needs and recommend adjustment of IT funding priorities. Experience with agency's policy and planning formulation process along with its missions, goals, and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans.

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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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 a wide range of IT concepts, principles, methods, advancement, policies, and practices in related technical areas; such as IT system performance tools and techniques; IT system testing and evaluation, enterprise architecture, and cyberspace security; and ability to provide expert advice, guidance, and oversight for the execution of command and subordinate unit cyberspace activities.

2. Knowledge of the organization's policy and planning formulation process along with its mission and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans.

3. Knowledge of budgetary processes, cost-benefit analysis methods, and analysis of performance data to prepare persuasive budget recommendations in support of IT requirements.

4. Ability to analyze complexities of existing technology, review/revise/develop policy, initiate plans for enhancements, and provide management sufficient technical and cost analysis information, through written documentation and oral briefings, to render informed judgements.

5. Ability to maintain an up-to-date awareness of technological advancements and predict how management can meet future requirements.

6. Ability to communicate, orally and in writing, clearly and concisely, and with technical accuracy to a wide range of audiences at various levels throughout the Air Force, DoD, other Federal agencies, and private industry.

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.

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.

The resume/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.

For additional information on what to include in your resume, click here.

APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.

Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.

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/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.

1. Online Application: Questionnaire
2. Resume: Your resume 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 is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply".
3. 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.
4. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees): You must submit a legible copy of your 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".
5. Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old).

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