IT PROGRAM MANAGER (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

Duties

• Serves as Manager Cybersecurity Advisor.

• Expert Strategic Planner for IA Risk Management processes to further SAP confidentiality, integrity and availability.

• Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

• Policy development, interpretation, and oversight in accordance with the Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Privacy Act, OMB, DoD and AF SAP CIO guidance.

• Serves as Senior Resident AFOSI PJ technical expert monitor for SAP IA/IT systems.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• 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/
• Position is centrally managed by Cyberspace and Information Technology CFT; DNRP is authorized.
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• Per DoD 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program or its replacement based on DoDD 8140.01, Cyberspace Workforce Management, the incumbent of this position must achieve appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment.
• A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3.
• TDY is required with travel by military and/or commercial aircraft or any other mode of transportation determined to be advantageous to the government.
• Position is designated Special-sensitive and employee must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A nondisclosure agreement must be signed.
• This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the AF Civilian Drug Testing Program. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions present a clear threat to the mission of the AF, national security, and public safety.
• Incumbent of this position is required to (a) refrain from the use of illegal drugs and (b) if requested, submit to urinalysis testing.
• Incumbent shall be subject to a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination at least once every five years.
• The incumbent must undergo an internal background investigations by OSI and must be approved for duty by the Commander of OSI or the Commander's designated representative(s).

Qualifications

Area of Consideration limited to one of the following employing Departments or Agencies:

AF Audit Agency
AF Cost Analysis Agency
AF Elements
AF Inspection Agency
AF Legal Operations Agency
AF Medical Readiness Agency
AF Office of Special Investigations
AF Operations Group
AF Program Executive Office
AF Public Affairs Agency
AF Review Boards Agency
AFELM and Other Dod Entities
DoD Cyber Crime Center
HQ AF Flight Standards Agency
HQ USAF and Support Elements

You MUST submit a copy of your latest SF 50 reflecting your current duty information, i.e., item 46, "Employing Department or Agency".

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).

EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, Problem Solving AND have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-14) or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes: implementing a wide range of information assurance, information security, and cyber security concepts, principles, and practices to accomplish work processes using automated tools and other information technology, methods, services, and facilities; applying a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of programs effectiveness or the improvement of complex management processes and systems; utilizing information assurance policies and system security procedures designed to protect communications and computer systems; reviewing, analyzing, and resolving difficult and complex information assurance and critical INFOSEC problems involving external interoperability; and planning, organizing, and directing the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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:

• Mastery knowledge of advance information technology and cybersecurity principles, concepts, methods, standards, practices and security model concepts, policies and procedures.

• Mastery knowledge of the Joint Special Access Program Security Guide (JSIG) requirements, to include the Risk Management Framework (RMF) and the Continuous Monitory Process (CMP). Expert knowledge of the policies, practices, regulations, and laws concerning SAP information assurance management processes and initiatives, Clinger-Cohen Act, Federal Information Security Management Act, and Privacy Act.

• Expert knowledge of the AF SAP Information Technology Portfolio Management processes to include but not limited to DoDI 5205.11, Management, Administration and Oversight of DoD SAPs, DoD 5205.07-M SAP Security Manual, NIST SP 800-53 Rev 4, Recommended Security Controls for Federal Information Systems and Organizations.

• Broad knowledge of SAP information assurance management and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, AF, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the Special Access Programs process and information assurance management processes.

• Skill to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a multi-person contractor element in critical aspects of Information Assurance practices for the AF SAP community.

• Ability to communicate both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy. Ability to write highly complex technical and possibly sensitive issues and statements prepared for joint senior military, government, and private sector management officials. Ability to give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces and prepare reports at the General Officer/SES level.

• Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.

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

Learn More About This Agency:
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

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Additional Information:
An extensive professional mastery and background in information assurance, the Joint Special Access Program Implementation Guide (JSIG), network management, standards, systems reliability and security, software development, communications-computer architectures, automated data processing system design, development, implementation, and life-cycle management as well as staying current in state-of-the art software production, computer hardware, and communications capabilities is highly desirable.

The position is situated in a fast paced, high stress staff environment required to support AF SAP CIO, Headquarters AF, and the DoD and defense contract SAP community writ large. Individual receives frequent urgent requests from general officers and other high-ranking officials, for papers, briefings and evaluations, typically concerning sensitive technology issues.

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 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.

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 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.

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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 Bulletin FTR 20-04 for additional information.