SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Duties
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1. Plans, organizes, and directs the activities of the N&NC J6 Cyber Assurance Branch ensuring that all governed information technologies comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meets customer needs.
2. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
3. Represents NORAD and USNORTHCOM with a variety of installation and functional area organizations.
4. Serves as the N&NC Security Control Assessor (SCA)ensuring all governed information technologies comply with the DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF). Subject Matter Expert (SME) for all the families of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publication (SP) 800-53A RMF Security Controls.
5. Oversees information system Continuous Monitoring Program to assess and mitigate cybersecurity vulnerabilities with the purpose of reducing risks to N&NC governed systems.

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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
• 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
• 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.
• This position has been designated as Special Sensitive. The employee is required to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmental Information clearance as a condition of employment.
• This position is designated by the Air Force as a Test Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
• As a mandatory requirement for employment in this TDP, the incumbent is (A) to refrain from use of illegal drugs and (B) if required, to submit to urinalysis testing.
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive position presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. The selectee must sign a statement acknowledging the position occupied is identified as a TDP.
• May be required to perform Battle Roster functions during Exercise and Real-World events. Battle Roster functions may include, but are not limited to, Joint Personnel Operation Cell, Contingency Command Center, Future Operations Center, (continued)
• ... Joint Enabling Capability, and other tasks as assigned. These duties may require additional duty hours and/or alternate duty locations.
• This is a KEY position IAW 32 CFR, Part 44 Appendix A and DOD Directive 1200.7. A Key Position is a Federal position that cannot be vacated during a war, national emergency, or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability (continued)
• ...of the parent Federal Agency to function effectively. This position must be removed from the Ready Reserve and CAN NOT become a member of the Ready Reserve. Applicants for positions designated as "Key" positions who do not agree to (continued)

Qualifications

Conditions of Employment continued:

...this condition shall not be extended an offer of employment.

• IAW DODI 3020-42 the position has been locally, or command designated as Mission Essential (ME) performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) 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.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft in accordance with Joint Travel Regulations in performance of temporary duty (TDY).
• Employee may be required to work and/or be "on call" after normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends or holidays.
• In the performance of assigned duties, employee uses tact, diplomacy, and professionalism to promote effective working relationships with a variety of offices and agencies.
• YA002 = Eligible for situational telework only, including Ad hoc, Emergency, or OPM prescribed "Unscheduled" Telework. This eligibility is separate and distinct from the employee's eligibility. A civilian employee's telework arrangement may be terminated at the discretion of the supervisor or at the employee's request.
• This position is cyber coded under the DOD Cyberspace Workforce Framework. IAW DODM 8140.03 the incumbent is required to achieve both the foundational and resident qualification requirements outlined for each work role at the assigned proficiency levels. Foundational qualification within 9 months of assignment; resident qualification within 12 months of assignment. Employees may perform cyberspace workforce position duties while obtaining qualification requirements under the direct observation/supervision of an appropriately qualified individual unless a waiver is granted per DODM 8140.03 section 4.2. If such observation is not feasible and/or waived, individual must be reassigned to other duties consistent with applicable law. Employees who fail to achieve qualification or to obtain an approved waiver for cyberspace work role(s) within stated timelines will be removed from the duties associated with the work role. In addition, employee is required to engage in a minimum of 20 hours per year of Continuous Professional Development or education activities to maintain and enhance competence.

Qualifications:
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). https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-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-13 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes Applying IT cyber mission assurance and cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, products, services and methods for evaluating/assessing cyber risk and vulnerabilities, recommending and implementing mitigating improvements, and developing tactics, techniques, and procedures to guide the employment and/or implementation of cybersecurity support for operations, exercises, training systems, acquisition, or similar missions; Planning and scheduling work to be accomplished by subordinates, developing performance standards and rating subordinate's performance, advising employees on work and administrative matters, implementing methods and procedures to improve organizational performance, and identifying/providing employee training and development; Assessing and advising on new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of findings from cyber operational assessments; and Utilizing IT/cyber mission dependences and operational performance management methods to plan and conduct defensive cyber operations. Work involves directing the functions and activities of the Cybersecurity Assurance Branch responsible for the security of mission-critical systems within a combatant command level organization. Incumbent provides highly technical direction, staff advice, and assistance to the N&NC Enterprise in Cybersecurity Assurance.
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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 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 the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DOD, Air Force, and CCMDs, that govern, interlace with, and/or influence cybersecurity management processes.
2. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
3. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium sized organization.
4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
5. Knowledge of full range of cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, products, and services (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvements, and disseminating cybersecurity tools and procedures.
6. Knowledge of the Risk Management Framework program requirements to plan and conduct security accreditation reviews and risk analysis for new and installed systems or networks and assess/advise on security measures and countermeasures based on the results of reviews.
7. Knowledge of full range network system design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements.
8. Knowledge of complex configuration management and control techniques, and requirements appropriate to managing command-level network systems.
9. Ability to gather facts and use effective analytical and evaluative methods to assess information, plan the sequence of actions necessary, make sound decisions, and solve a variety of network problems; and to analyze component interrelationships and evaluate network systems and computer applications from an operational perspective.

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

US Northern Command (USNORTHCOM) Mission Statement: Conduct operations to deter, prevent, and defeat threats and aggression aimed at the United States, its territories, and interests within the assigned area of responsibility; and as directed by the President or Secretary of Defense, provide defense support of civil authorities including consequence management operations. Find out more click here .

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here . 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 here 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.

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 along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here 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 here 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.

Disabled veteran leave 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 here .

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