IT Specialist

3 months ago


Boise, Idaho, United States Air National Guard Units Full time
Manages and directs personnel in support of Offensive Cyberspace Operations and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Manages the execution of operations plans to ensure positive control of assigned resources. Evaluates operational effectiveness of communications, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment. Analyzes national defense guidance and strategic objectives to create operational policies.

Implements policy through management of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to execute assigned weapon systems and command and control (C2) capabilities.

Plans, programs, and develops budget inputs to ensure resource availability.

Plans and conducts exercises and evaluations to ensure unit meets operational readiness goals, adheres to operational procedures, and uses sound management practices.

Manages C2 of cyberspace operations with DoD, interagency and Coalition Forces to establish situational awareness of both friendly and adversary operations.

Manages specific cyberspace actions including cyberspace defense, cyberspace operations in support of intelligence operations, cyberspace operational preparation of the environment and cyberspace attack in order to support OCO and DCO.

(30%)


Monitors and coordinates manning authorizations and military personnel assignments, identifying needs or problem areas to the commander, and collaborating with supervisors on recommendations.

Maintains unit attendance records and the notification and counseling of members concerning requirements and the consequences of failure to satisfactorily participate.

Monitors unsatisfactory participation. Reports personnel, equipment, and/or training shortfalls to commanders, supervisors, staff, and operators.

Submits reports describing the unit's readiness status to the Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Reporting Tool (ART).

Provides recommendations to UTC pilot units and Functional Manager on manpower and equipment changes. Establishes subsequent recommendations regarding equipment status.

Creates and implements force development and management plans to ensure that mission essential manpower, career development, and long-range mission and force development plans meet with mission and commander's intent.

(20%)


Conducts studies and analyzes contingencies, deployments, exercises, and mobilizations (CDEM) plans to determine required actions to enhance the COS's combat readiness, and provides recommendations for problem resolution.

Assists leadership with the selection, utilization, deployment, and monitoring of personnel forces and equipment to meet CDEM expectations. Evaluates a variety of types of CDEM taskings.

Receives inputs from various sources; for example, DOC statements, OPlans, Mission Capability statements (MISCAPs), and Unit Manning Documents (UMDs); reviews for completeness, errors, etc.; requests additional data as needed; and analyzes data.

Provides guidance and direction to the commander regarding the COS's ability to accomplish those missions. Compiles and submits a variety of recurring reports related to the status of personnel, training, and equipment.

Compiles and evaluates data; makes mathematical and statistical computations; i.e., percentages, ratios, etc., according to prescribed formulas and information given or collected.

Makes recommendations to the commander based on personal judgment and analysis of applicable directives and available data. (15%)


Coordinates with representatives of the CPT leadership cell, CPT and/or ICS operational squads, and the Commander to ensure Unit readiness for operational events, exercises, assessments and projects, and oversees the management of all support function equipment and tools.

Assists in the management of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computer and communications equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, workday utilization management, budget preparation, resource allocation, administrative support, and personnel management.

(15%)

Incumbent coordinates with Unit Commander to establish Unit readiness objectives and policies. Oversees the deployment training of Unit personnel to meet operational requirements. Exercises responsibility for establishing and maintaining a high level of readiness for assigned personnel. (10%)

Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives.

Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. (10%)

Performs other duties as assigned.