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Conditions of employment
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience 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 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 independently evaluating program operations, interpreting and applying regulatory guidance, preparing detailed reports and briefings for leadership, coordinating with internal and external partners to address mission needs, and providing expert advisory support to enhance organizational effectiveness.
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. Knowledge of system function, security policies, and technical security safeguards in order to serve as AODR/technical advisor to the AO.
2. Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying DoDI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity); DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT); AFI 17-101 (RMF) to Air Force and Space Force IT systems.
3. Knowledge of IT theories, principles, concepts, standards, practices, and emerging issues sufficient to develop new IT security theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods for the organization.
4. Knowledge of analytical, evaluation, and re-engineering methods to be able to determine technical, financial, and programmatic implications of potential cybersecurity risks to the system and associated networks.
5. Knowledge of project/program management principles, methods, and practices including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements in order to apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing
architecture.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of governmental personnel on cybersecurity sensitive and technically complicated IT issues, and to develop and implement requisite integrated IT security and capital planning policies.
7. Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships to coordinate with external organizations, such Air Staff, CYBERCOM, DoD and other external agencies.
8. Skill in leading and managing personnel to perform the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.
9. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate agency-level cybersecurity or information security programs and strategies in response to critical IT security issues and coordinate the implementation of security program initiatives
across platforms.
10. Ability to develop, adapt, and apply IT security strategies, methods, and policies to address emerging technology issues and cyber threats.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:
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 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 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.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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.
- Exercises AODR functional responsibilities in preparation for AO decisions.
- Chief of Cybersecurity. Oversees the development of IT security strategies and advises upper-level management and executives on applying and adapting such new IT security strategies, methodologies, tools, technologies and concepts.
- Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with USAFA, DAF/CIO, HAF/A1X and SAF.
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
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/
- This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
- Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
- Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
- Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement.
- Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
- A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
- Master of Science degree in Information Assurance or Cybersecurity is highly desirable.
- Current certification to comply with DoDD 8140.01 Level III Information Assurance Manager [IAM] requirements (e.g. Certified Information Security Management (CISM) or Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP)) is required.
- Ten or more years of experience in Cybersecurity, with an emphasis in Assessment and Authorization (A and A);
- (formerly known as Certification and Accreditation (C and A) is required (to comply with DoDD 8140.01 Level III Information Assurance Manager [IAM] requirements).
- Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL v3) and Project Management Professional (PMP) certifications are highly desirable.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Clearance.
- This is a Centrally Managed position in the Cyber and Information Career Field.
- DNRP is authorized.
In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience 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 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 independently evaluating program operations, interpreting and applying regulatory guidance, preparing detailed reports and briefings for leadership, coordinating with internal and external partners to address mission needs, and providing expert advisory support to enhance organizational effectiveness.
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. Knowledge of system function, security policies, and technical security safeguards in order to serve as AODR/technical advisor to the AO.
2. Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying DoDI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity); DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT); AFI 17-101 (RMF) to Air Force and Space Force IT systems.
3. Knowledge of IT theories, principles, concepts, standards, practices, and emerging issues sufficient to develop new IT security theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods for the organization.
4. Knowledge of analytical, evaluation, and re-engineering methods to be able to determine technical, financial, and programmatic implications of potential cybersecurity risks to the system and associated networks.
5. Knowledge of project/program management principles, methods, and practices including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements in order to apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing
architecture.
6. Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of governmental personnel on cybersecurity sensitive and technically complicated IT issues, and to develop and implement requisite integrated IT security and capital planning policies.
7. Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships to coordinate with external organizations, such Air Staff, CYBERCOM, DoD and other external agencies.
8. Skill in leading and managing personnel to perform the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties.
9. Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate agency-level cybersecurity or information security programs and strategies in response to critical IT security issues and coordinate the implementation of security program initiatives
across platforms.
10. Ability to develop, adapt, and apply IT security strategies, methods, and policies to address emerging technology issues and cyber threats.
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.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click . 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 for more information.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
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.
Click to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:
- AF DCIPS Interchange
- AF Internal Employee
- Cyber Interagency Transfer Authority (CITA)
- DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
- EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Employee
- Military Spouse Preference
- Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
- PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
- PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
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 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 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.
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 .
If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click .
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.
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