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, There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.
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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes Special Operations IT system security principles, methods, regulations, policies, products and services sufficient to interpret and or develop specifications to ensure agency compliance with system security requirements. Applying systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes to implement and coordinate activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore systems, services, and capabilities; to monitor and evaluate systems compliance with NC3 and Special Operations IT security requirements; provide advice and guidance in implementing security policies and procedures in the development and operation of systems; to plan and conduct security authorization reviews for installed and Special Operations IT systems; and to recommend new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of authorization reviews in support of Director of USAF system. System software and systems development life cycles including systems documentation, design development, configuration management, cost analysis, systems integration and testing.
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. Mastery of and skill in applying a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products, services, and policy (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating security tools and procedures.
2. Knowledge of authorization and assessment of IT systems, and new or revised security measures and countermeasures based on the results of authorization reviews.
3. Knowledge of WAN and LAN system security requirements and techniques for protecting computer and information systems from cyber threats.
4. Ability to review and assess new systems, devices, platforms etc. for potential security risks and make sound recommendations in support of the Risk Management Framework process.
5. Ability to research, analyze and advise on AF Special Operations aircraft, programs, missions, and requirements in support of unit or staff assignments with an AF or Joint Operations environment, in the area of Communications and Information, Operations, Intelligence, or deployment on contingency operations.
6. Ability to communicate, both orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, with technical accuracy, and negotiate complex issues.
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.
