INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Duties

DUTY 1 - Plans, organizes, and directs CS&D activities, ensuring that cybersecurity ventures comply with joint and Air Force policy, command strategy and intent and customer requirements.

DUTY 2 - Represents 16 AF/A6 to internal and external stakeholders on the status and implementation plan of CS&D projects, functions and tasks.

Requirements

Conditions of employment

• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• U.S. Citizenship Required
• You will be required to serve a 3-year trial period. Upon completion of your trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• 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.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft in the performance of their duty during temporary duty assignments.
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Employee must maintain current certifications
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) is a condition of employment. Each DCWF code has been evaluated at an Advanced level.
• The member must meet the appropriate foundational and resident qualifications requirement.
• The incumbent of this position must achieve the foundational qualifications within 9 months of assignment of this duty day and must achieve the resident qualifications within 12 months of assignment of this duty.
• Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non- disclosure agreement must be signed.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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.

EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: 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: Mastery advanced cyberspace operations, policy and CS&D knowledge and experience. Knowledge of IT system server and integration methods, IT security principles, hardware and software protocols and project management principles. 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. Knowledge of agency, AF, DoD and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives pertaining to IT systems.
2. Knowledge of CSSP, CCRI, Information Assurance (IA) and DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP)/Risk Management Framework (RMF). Applies DoD and commercial best practices, methods and security products to protect and maintain the availability, integrity, confidentiality, and accountability of Air Force information system resources.
3. Knowledge of security procedures to maintain control of classified material.
4. Skill, judgement, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology and in applying analytical and evaluation techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems.
5. Ability to effectively organize and analyze information; produce authorization reports, position papers, and briefings that are responsive and actionable to the specific needs of commanders and senior management officials; present clear and concise findings; and effectively advocate for a position.
6. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; negotiate complex issues; and maintain good working relationships at the Headquarters Air Force, MAJCOM, Number Air Force, Wing, Group and Squadron levels.

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

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click .

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When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations.

Selectees physically residing permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval). Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S. and possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.