LEAD INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Duties Lead MAJCOM Cyber Mission Assurance. Leads team employing MAJCOM Cyber Mission Assurance program. Subject Matter Expert on Defensive Cyber Operations (DCO) Policy and Strategy. Leads Assessments, Analysis, Vulnerability Management and Workforce Development supporting AETC's Information Technology (IT) Portfolio. Represent the MAJCOM/A3/6 in meetings, conferences, both formal and ad hoc. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required Males must be registered for Selective Service, see 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: This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Disclosure of Political Appointments Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume Leave accrual may be authorized upon request DNRP is authorized Centrally managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology CFT. May act as Chief, Cyber Assurance Branch, in the absence of the assigned Chief. The employee must be able to obtain and maintain an appropriate SECRET security clearance. Incumbent must agree as a "condition of employment" that within 6 months of employment they will obtain and maintain an IA Managerial (IAM) Level III baseline certification. Civilian cybersecurity coded personnel may be subjected to administrative action if they do not attain or maintain training or certification standards. Occasional overtime may be required. May be required to work other than normal duty hours and tours of duty such as weekends, call back, uncommon tour of duty, holidays, etc. Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position. Performs other duties as assigned. Qualifications 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). SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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; Utilization of federal laws, executive orders, regulations, policies, directives, principles, and practices governing DCO, and the common types of these in effect in throughout DoD. Apply analytical and evaluative methods including a wide range of qualitative and quantitative techniques, plus a thorough understanding of how cyber programs are administered, to select and apply appropriate program evaluation and measurement techniques, measure compliance and accomplishments, assess effectiveness, identify deficiencies, analyze trends, and make recommendations for enhancements and improvements of DCO programs and the resolution of mission assurance problems. 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. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements. 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. Ability/skill to assure that the work of assigned team members is completed satisfactorily by performing a range of coordinating and supportive duties and responsibilities as well as employing a variety of coordinating, coaching, facilitating, consensus-building and planning techniques. 2. Mastery of and skill in applying IT cyber security principles, concepts, practices, products, services and methods for evaluating/assessing cyber risk and vulnerabilities, recommending and implementing mitigating improvements, and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures to guide the employment and/or implementation of cybersecurity support for Global Information Grid Operations & Defense; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Warfare and associated mission and MWA operations, exercise, training systems, acquisition, or similar AF missions. 3. In-depth knowledge of IT and cyber mission dependences and operational performance management methods required to plan and conduct defensive cyber operations. Assess and advises on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of findings from cyber operational assessment. 4. In-depth knowledge of a broad range of cybersecurity concepts and principles, operating modes, systems, media, equipment, equipment configuration, and related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications. 5. Ability to research, analyze, and interpret high-level guidelines including general, DoD, Joint Service, and military service directives and instructions requiring considerable adaptation and/or interpretation for application to issues or problems. 6. Ability/skill to effectively communicate orally and legible in writing, including papers on technical subjects and correspondence for General Officer-level review and decision; ability to present briefings in a business-like manner. 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. Additional information Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here . If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA B

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