IT SPECIALIST

Duties DUTY 1 - Plans, organizes, and advises on cyberspace operations activities
Provides input on cyber operations planning and execution using knowledge of joint operations planning to ensure seamless integration of cyberspace operations and capabilities in support of national missions
Serves as senior information technology specialist and subject matter expert on cyberspace operations to bridge operational to tactical gaps and provide relevant support to CCMD planning
Manages the activities of the division and ensures continued effective coordination and integration of processes in support of CCMD
Reviews and analyzes plans and current issues to determine specific actions and/or recommendations to enable/ensure mission success
Interprets regulations and provides advice, assistance, and policy guidance to units on implementation of headquarters/gaining command's guidance
Advises the Division Chief and Director on operational and strategic level planning initiatives
Ensures overarching policies from higher headquarters are integrated into policies, procedure, and operations
Sets team goals, assigns team members to various teams, administratively directs the teams, and provides cyberspace operations technical assistance to the team
Evaluates team projects for compliance with standards and directives
DUTY 2 -Provides operational, managerial, procedural, policy requirements and oversight along with resource activities
Gives overall specific guidance, continuity and direction that impacts CO
Directs staff activities pertaining to the division to identify ways and means to contribute to campaign objectives and to ensure accomplishment of the mission
Provides knowledge and expertise to resolve problems
Uses data to inform and set program priorities and identify policy challenges/opportunities
Develops guidelines to implement and/or clarify policy and mission objectives
Develops guidelines to implement policies and standards on implementing CO, training, and exercise activities
DUTY 3 - Represents the CO-IPE at meetings and conferences
Specifically advocates for cyberspace operations to provide input on programs and policies
Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations
Delivers presentations on readiness status, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices of the command
Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow- up
Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments
Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals
Research and provide recommendations to senior leadership on appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the organization, command, or agency, and which affect the structure and future work of the organization
DUTY 4 - 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
Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance
Encourages self-development Requirements Conditions of Employment
• U.S
Citizenship Required
• All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
• Must Obtain/Maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI
A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
• 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
• Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guide
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program
Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
• Employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Mobility is a condition of employment
Employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• Employee may be subject to psychological screening / polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of the position.
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Recruitment Incentive may be authorized for this position/Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• CENTRALLY MANAGED POSITION
• Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions, IAW, DoDI 3020-42, Defense Continuity Programs.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours.
• Employee may be recalled to duty for crisis planning.
• A bachelor's degree is highly desired
Qualifications This is a GG-14 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES)
The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level
The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job
In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application
NOTE: You must meet both the Basic Qualifications and Specialized Experience requirements stated below: BASIC REQUIREMENTS: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below
The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services
Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW
Specialized Experience: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position
Examples of creditable experience include: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in and conducting Combatant Command crisis/contingency operations; focusing on Cyberspace Operations integration (with an emphasis on Offensive Cyberspace Operations); Department of Defense Information network (DoDIN) Operations & Defense; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Warfare and associated mission operations, training, deployment, acquisition, exercise, training systems, contingency, and similar operations
Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency
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
Comprehensive range of knowledge of the DoD Cyberspace mission, authorities, and capabilities; equivalent information regarding the roles and responsibilities of non-DoD cyberspace program partners
2
Extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to contribute to the development, interpretation and application of Federal, DoD and Service regulations and policy, program directives and guidance materials relevant to the DoD cyberspace mission and operations; skill in applying the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP)
3
Knowledge of mission, roles functions, organizational structures, and operation of 16AF CES Cyber Operations to provide command level staff guidance on various management programs and issues
4
Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and proced

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