Duties
Serves as an Intelligence Operations Specialist for Cyber Intelligence to assess cybersecurity and emerging technology threats, risks, and vulnerabilities while working within a Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) under the guidance of and in support of the Division Manager and team leader as part of the Cyber Intelligence Team within the Intelligence and Threat Analysis Division in the Office of National Security Programs and Incident Response. The Incumbent will perform multiple, varying, and complex assignments under minimal direction from the manager. Duties include, but are not limited to, the following:
Monitor and evaluate all-source intelligence and information to identify potential cyber threats to FAA and aviation stakeholder systems, operations, and networked infrastructure that originates from hackers, criminal elements, radicalized elements, extremists, terrorists, insurgents, and/or nation-states. Assess and report on indications of, suspected incidents, demonstrated activity, or post-event forensics on cyber threats and the implications to FAA interests, aviation ecosystem, U.S. national security, and foreign and industry partners.
Analyze intelligence and information on cyber tactics, techniques and procedures which pose a potential threat to the National Airspace System (NAS), current/future FAA program initiatives, and the safety/security of civil operations worldwide.
Provide daily intel support to time-critical Indications and Warning (I&W) and Indicators of Compromise (IOC) for the FAA Security Operations Center (SOC), NAS Cyber Operations Center (NCO), FAA leadership, systems security staff, other applicable FAA offices, the Department of Transportation (DOT), and interagency partners to warn of and contribute to mitigation measures for protecting against emerging cyber-attacks, emerging cyber threats, risks, and/or vulnerabilities.
Support the full range of cyber and intelligence activities within the Division, if and as needed. Conduct trend analysis, operational support, and in-depth assessments on cyber concerns to maximize the FAA's situational awareness of cyber risks in the aviation ecosystem and to inform mitigation planning, operational decision-making, and crisis management either proactively, during or following incidents/activity of concern.
Develop, deliver, and contribute to written products, oral presentations, and requests for information (RFI) responses about cyber threats to FAA equities, civil aviation, and the aviation ecosystem to support FAA and community partner (e.g. interagency, industry, and foreign counterpart) situational awareness, mitigation planning, and operational decision-making.
Support cyber strategy, policy, mitigation planning, and community messaging initiatives. Support the Cyber Intelligence Team, which is the FAA’s initial point of contact for cyber threat intelligence. Support and participate in working groups, exercise activities, committees, fora, conferences, and other collaborative initiatives to effectively represent ASH, FAA, U.S. government, and aviation equities, as appropriate, toward safeguarding civil aviation.
Develop, build, lead, and maintain peer-level liaison relationships within FAA Lines of Business and the DOT, along with counterparts in other national-level agencies, including those in the Intelligence Community (IC), Law Enforcement (LE), and Department of Defense (DoD) communities through daily collaboration and information sharing.
Coordinate with federal/state/local/tribal, academic, non-government organizations, industry, and foreign counterparts, as appropriate, to collaborate on and share information regarding cyber threats, risks and vulnerabilities potentially affecting the aviation ecosystem.
Required Documents
Only supplemental documentation (e.g. transcript, certifications, SF-50, and/or veterans' documentation) will be accepted in combination with your on-line application or faxed to 202-267-7032. These documents must be uploaded or faxed on or before the closing date of the announcement. All submitted documents must reference the announcement number.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at the time of application can be found at Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
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Failure to submit all required documents by the closing date will result in a finding of ineligible. We are not responsible for incomplete, illegible or missing documents.
Please DO NOT email your application documents. We cannot accept documents received via the email system. Documents sent via email will NOT receive consideration.
All Veterans: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit either a DD Form 214 Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty (Member 4 Copy or equivalent), or a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions. If you are claiming 10 point preference, you must also submit a completed SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran's Preference, and supporting documents outlined on the SF-15. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
If you are claiming 10 point preference but fail to submit the supporting documents outlined on the SF-15, you will be tentatively assessed as a 5 point preference eligible provided your DD Form 214 reflects that you have the service required to qualify for preference. Documents must be uploaded or faxed to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office listed in this announcement and all documents must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you fail to submit documentation, you will be assessed as a non-veteran.
Veterans currently on active duty claiming veterans' preference: You will be granted tentative preference if you submit a document from the armed forces certifying that within 120 days you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty service under honorable conditions and your application shows that you have the required service. Prior to being appointed, you must provide to the Servicing Human Resource Management Office a DD Form 214 documenting discharge/release and showing that the service was honorable or general. If you are on terminal leave, you must provide documentation certifying authorized terminal leave.
If you want consideration for one or more of the Special Hiring Authorities, documentation that must be submitted at time of application can be found at
Direct Hiring Authorities | Federal Aviation Administration (faa.gov).
Forms:- SF-15 : Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from
schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
You must apply online to receive consideration. Your application must be submitted by 11:59 PM Eastern Time on the Close Date for it to be accepted. If you are applying for positions associated with FAA registers, your application must be submitted at the time a referral list is created in order to receive consideration for positions associated with a register.
IN DESCRIBING YOUR WORK EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION, PLEASE BE CLEAR AND SPECIFIC REGARDING YOUR EXPERIENCE OR EDUCATION.
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Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:
- Job Title (include series and grade if Federal Job)
- Duties (be specific in describing your duties)
- Employer's name and address
- Supervisor name and phone number
- Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
- Full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week)
- Salary (optional)
Determining length of General or Specialized Experience is dependent on the above information and failure to provide ALL of this information may result in a finding of ineligible.You may upload completed documents to your USAJOBS Account. This will provide you the opportunity to utilize the uploaded information again when applying for future vacancies. Please see this guide,
Document Upload Guide, for more information on uploading and re-using the documents in your applications.
Next steps
Once we receive your complete application, the Human Resources Office will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications. Eligible and qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for consideration. You will be contacted directly if selected for an interview.
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Important - If you make any changes to your application, you must resubmit it. If you make changes to your application and do not resubmit it, your changes will not be considered part of your application package, and only your previously submitted application will be evaluated.
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