Duties
This position is located within the Operations Support Squadron in an Air Refueling unit, and is supervised by the Operations Support Squadron Commander. This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification. The primary purpose of this position is to implement aerial refueling operations support programs associated with communications security (COMSEC) materials, tactical cryptography, airborne electronic identification, authentication, and aircraft safe passage and recovery techniques. The employee is the Combat Crew Communications Training Manager/Instructor, providing for the full range of responsibility of related training programs within the organization. Performs requirements outlined in AFI 11-244, Instructions for Combat Crew Communications (FOUO), and AMCI 13-520-S, Support of Nuclear Planning and Operations (SECRET)
MAJOR DUTIES:
1. Serves as the principle COMSEC Responsible Officer (CRO) within a strategically-tasked Air Refueling (KC-135, KC-46) Operations Group. Researches and interprets communications security requirements for all peacetime and wartime tasked and contingency missions. Operates a communications security (COMSEC) sub-element, maintaining a ready-library of printed and electronic cryptographic media, equipment, and the accompanying infrastructure required to support the organization's primary assigned aircraft and crew complement. (30%)
2. Provides detailed content to the wing's combat mission folders (CMFs), and forms part of wing's overall CMF validation team. Readies prepared kits of specified communications security materials to be carried aboard and utilized during inflight missions. Provides pre-launch briefings to crews, providing mission-specific communications, identification, authentication, and safe passage instructions for conventional or strategic missions. Debriefs aircrew members and investigates and reports significant events such as communications deficiencies, equipment malfunction, spectrum interferences, or evidence of suspected tampering, loss, theft, disclosure, or other vulnerabilities to U.S. cryptographic systems or classified national security information. (30%)
3. Organization's focal point and principle authority on Communications Security (COMSEC) material training, access, storage, and usage. Serves as the organization's Cryptographic Access Program (CAP) administrator, granting and withdrawing access to U.S. cryptographic and national security information on behalf of the Commander. Maintains familiarity with a breadth of national security and strategic policy in order to develop and implement formal training curriculums for all users. Interprets directive and guidance concerning the administration of all training programs. Develops and implements proficiency training and certification programs for aircrew members, Combat Crew Communications members, and augmenters. Publishes specific local operating procedures, restrictions, and clarifications. Offers authoritative interpretations to Commanders and leaders involving emergent requirements, procedures, or obstacles to success. Standing panel member of the Commander's certification board for nuclear enterprise certified aircrew members. (20%)
4. Performs work within a secure, locked area using both common and uncommon office automation equipment including classified and unclassified computer systems, secure telephone equipment, satellite telephone equipment, media destruction devices, storage vaults, security containers, and intrusion detection systems. Operates specialized portable computer systems, software programs, and electronic key management system (EKMS) cryptographic key delivery systems. Analyzes the communications and Flight Information Publication (FLIP) needs of unit missions and prepares, issues, and retrieves communications kits with the required material for each mission. Posts changes to FLIP products as required by Geospatial Intelligence Agency. (20%)
5. May provide limited supervisory responsibility for subordinate members of the workcenter less than 25 percent of the time. Appraises subordinate workers performance. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. Effects minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Approves leave schedule assuring adequate coverage for peak workloads and traditional holiday vacation time.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics):
1. Ability to complete projects using a variety of communications equipment and techniques involving codes, authentication systems, flight information publications, call signs and frequency propagation data.
2. Knowledge of classified or controlled documents, cryptographic keying equipment and communications security materials to include COMSEC procedures.
3. Ability to analyze and evaluate data, recognize problems and take corrective action.
4. Knowledge of aircraft cryptographic communications and electronic identification systems.
5. Knowledge of training programs for the users of aircraft communications equipment.
How to Apply
To apply for this position, you must complete the online application/Occupational Questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. To view the Occupational Questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12723765
A complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.
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Follow the prompts to select your resume and/or other supporting documents to be included with your application package. You will have the opportunity to upload additional documents to include in your application before it is submitted. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
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Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.