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Unspecified
Unspecified
Management
Ramstein, Germany (On-Site/Office)
Duties
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the command's senior authority on space-cyber integration, the S6 enables the USEUCOM and USAFRICOM missions by aligning all technical activities with joint operational doctrine.
Duties:
Conditions of employment
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 four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, or GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems; which includes: Application of a wide range of advanced IT principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements, and performance characteristics which are used to analyze, plan, schedule, and coordinate the development of IT solutions for an organization. Expert application of strategic IT and cybersecurity expertise to develop and implement innovative approaches to resolve unusual/difficult issues significantly impacting policies or programs or units and/or organizations.
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. Executive Leadership & Resource Management: Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop a complex technical organization, with expertise in planning, adjusting, and executing work operations to meet strategic objectives within available resources.
2. Strategic IT & Cybersecurity Expertise: Mastery of a wide range of IT principles, including enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, information assurance, and technology acquisition, with the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex IT challenges.
3. DoD & Joint Environment Acumen: In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Space Force, USEUCOM, and USAFRICOM missions, organizational structures, and the Joint Planning Process, with a comprehensive understanding of their influence on space and cyber matters.
4. Financial Programming & Budget Management: Expertise in DoD and Federal financial planning, programming, and budgeting processes, with the demonstrated ability to develop, defend, and execute complex, multi-year financial programs.
5. Executive Communication & Influence: Superior skill in communicating complex technical, financial, and policy information with clarity and persuasion to diverse audiences, from junior staff to senior executive leadership, both orally and in writing.
6. Advanced Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: High-level ability to define and analyze complex IT systems requirements, resolve critical problem areas, and develop data-driven recommendations and decisions in support of the mission.
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
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.
The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands.
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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.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the command's senior authority on space-cyber integration, the S6 enables the USEUCOM and USAFRICOM missions by aligning all technical activities with joint operational doctrine.
Duties:
- Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities; leads and directs the S6 directorate, setting strategic priorities and developing a high-performing team of civilian and military professionals to achieve all mission objectives.
- Directs the command's strategic IT and Cybersecurity posture, developing and implementing the policies, strategic plans, and technology road-maps that govern all communications and cyber operations.
- Serves as the command's primary representative for all communications and cyber matters, building and maintaining critical partnerships with senior leaders at EUCOM, AFRICOM, USSF, and other key organizations.
- Manages the command's IT budget and serves as the senior technical consultant on all fiscal matters, ensuring the effective allocation and execution of funds to meet strategic priorities.
- Drives the integration of space-based cyber effects and IT capabilities into all joint operations by representing the command in key battle rhythm events, planning conferences, and working groups.
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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
- Disclosure of Political Appointments
- For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
- Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
- Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
- Employees and family members requiring medical/dental care in the overseas location are responsible for obtaining/paying for care. Access for these members to military medical/dental treatment facilities is on space-available/reimbursable basis only.
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
- Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
- Centrally Managed by the Cyber Space and Information Technology CFT. DNRP is authorized.
- Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise.
- Special-sensitive position; must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret w/SCI clearance, other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP).
- A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
- Subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of TDY assignments. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis.
- Cybersecurity position; must attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the position held within six months.
- Subject to supervisory probationary period, unless previously met.
- AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
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 four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-03, or GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems; which includes: Application of a wide range of advanced IT principles, practices, procedures, policies, standards, operational requirements, and performance characteristics which are used to analyze, plan, schedule, and coordinate the development of IT solutions for an organization. Expert application of strategic IT and cybersecurity expertise to develop and implement innovative approaches to resolve unusual/difficult issues significantly impacting policies or programs or units and/or organizations.
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. Executive Leadership & Resource Management: Proven ability to lead, direct, and develop a complex technical organization, with expertise in planning, adjusting, and executing work operations to meet strategic objectives within available resources.
2. Strategic IT & Cybersecurity Expertise: Mastery of a wide range of IT principles, including enterprise architecture, cybersecurity, information assurance, and technology acquisition, with the ability to develop and implement innovative solutions for complex IT challenges.
3. DoD & Joint Environment Acumen: In-depth knowledge of the U.S. Space Force, USEUCOM, and USAFRICOM missions, organizational structures, and the Joint Planning Process, with a comprehensive understanding of their influence on space and cyber matters.
4. Financial Programming & Budget Management: Expertise in DoD and Federal financial planning, programming, and budgeting processes, with the demonstrated ability to develop, defend, and execute complex, multi-year financial programs.
5. Executive Communication & Influence: Superior skill in communicating complex technical, financial, and policy information with clarity and persuasion to diverse audiences, from junior staff to senior executive leadership, both orally and in writing.
6. Advanced Analytical & Problem-Solving Skills: High-level ability to define and analyze complex IT systems requirements, resolve critical problem areas, and develop data-driven recommendations and decisions in support of the mission.
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
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.
The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips space forces in order to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and to provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing military space professionals, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands.
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)
- Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
- Land Management Employee
- Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
- Overseas - Excepted Service Family Member
- Overseas - Family Member Preference
- Overseas - Military Spouse
- Overseas Family Member Preference with Veteran Preference
- Overseas Military Spouse Preference with Veteran Preference
- PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
- Veterans Employment Opportunities Act
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.
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.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Incentives: Recruitment and/or retention incentives may or may not be used.
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 .
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