USSOCOM seeks talented and motivated individuals looking to serve your country, optimize your contributions and join our diverse, professional team in Tampa, Florida. You will earn a competitive salary and enjoy outstanding benefits while working alongside some of the brightest, most motivated Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen of our time. Find out more click here.
WHO MAY APPLY: Click here for more information on eligibility categories
and the documentation requirements. You MUST have one or more listed eligibilities to
be considered. Eligibility claims must be supported with required
documentation submitted within each application package to be considered.
Transfer and Reinstatement eligibles must provide their most current SF-50, AND
SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your latest
SF-50. **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list
or fail to list**
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Internal Employees (Air Force Employee - Current Permanent
Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF
DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)
Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
Military Spouses - Appointment of Certain Military Spouse (EO
13473)
DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)
Schedule A – Individual with Disabilities - click here for additional information
Former Overseas Employees
ICTAP (Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Program)
Federal Employees (Non-DoD Transfer - OPM, VA, Dept of Labor,
etc.)
30% Disabled Veterans
Summary
USSOCOM seeks talented and motivated individuals looking to serve your country, optimize your contributions and join our diverse, professional team in Tampa, Florida. You will earn a competitive salary and enjoy outstanding benefits while working alongside some of the brightest, most motivated Soldiers, Sailors, Marines, and Airmen of our time. Find out more click here.
WHO MAY APPLY: Click here for more information on eligibility categories
and the documentation requirements. You MUST have one or more listed eligibilities to
be considered. Eligibility claims must be supported with required
documentation submitted within each application package to be considered.
Transfer and Reinstatement eligibles must provide their most current SF-50, AND
SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your latest
SF-50. **Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list
or fail to list**
Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.
Internal Employees (Air Force Employee - Current Permanent
Competitive Service Career/Career-Conditional Employee and Current Permanent AF
DCIPS Employees with Reinstatement Rights to the Competitive Service)
Former Federal Employees (Reinstatement)
Military Spouses - Appointment of Certain Military Spouse (EO
13473)
DoD Transfer (Army, Navy, DFAS, etc.--Excluding Air Force)
Schedule A – Individual with Disabilities - click here for additional information
Former Overseas Employees
ICTAP (Interagency
Career Transition Assistance Program)
Federal Employees (Non-DoD Transfer - OPM, VA, Dept of Labor,
etc.)
This is an obligated position in which an employee has
return rights. Upon the employee's
return, incumbent may be required to vacate this position.
The
primary purpose of this position is: To function as the Special Operations
Forces (SOF) Operational Information Operations (IO) Manager for the purpose of
coordinating, supervising, training and implementing the operational
applications of associated elements of IO, such as Electronic Warfare, Computer
Network Operations, Operational Security, Psychological Operations and Military
Deception as well as other associated functions where they impact IO such as
Public Diplomacy and Public Affairs Member ensures USSOOM IO is integrated into
DOD level Plans as well as supports Intelligence supporting agencies.
· Manages
and oversees the development of operational IO plans and integration for the
USSOCOM IO operations program, including the activities of associated programs
such as Electronic Warfare, OPSEC, psychological operations, deception, and
computer network attack/defense throughout operational planning and
synchronizing globally.
· Directly
responsible for operational planning, and capabilities assessments for the
conduct of operations, exercises, and sensitive activities involving USSOCOM,
it components, JSOC, and supporting forces.
Advises the Director and selected members on current priority
operations, exercises, and other sensitive activities that have immediate
operational impact.
· Initiates
and coordinates research and analysis on adversarial intelligence collection
efforts targeted towards USSOCOM, operations, exercises, acquisition programs,
and other sensitive activities.
Coordinates with the Counter Intelligence Staff Officer to evaluate
adversarial intentions and develops appropriate countermeasures.
· Assures
and directs regular liaison and interface with national-level information
operations agencies, intelligence support elements, and open source information
agencies. Attends and participates in
meetings, conferences, and seminars concerning all matters within areas of
responsibility.
· Provides
the Directorate with accurate evaluations of proposed exercises manpower and
equipment requirements for mission surveys of USSOCOM units and supported
forces. Represents the Directorate at professional meetings, seminars, and
conferences.
Must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal & Regulatory Guidance
This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
This is a drug testing designated position
This is a term position NTE 13 Months
ADDITIONAL CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:
Other significant facts pertaining to this position are:
1. This position is
designated as a testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian
Drug Testing Program. As a mandatory requirement for employment, the incumbent
is to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and if requested, subject to
urinalysis testing. Appointee must sign
a statements acknowledging the position occupied as a Testing Designated
Position.
2. Incumbent must
obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
3. May be required to
travel on military or commercial aircraft to attend conferences and meetings.
Qualifications
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade (GS-12) or equivalent. Specialized experience must include Mastery of
knowledge if the body of laws, regulations, policies, and procedures related to
information operations programs relating to resource preservation with
knowledge of information operations requirements sufficient to plan, direct,
and coordinate diverse information operations, work operations, work processes,
etc., which impact in the preservation of resources. Mastery of knowledge of
the special operations mission and forces involvement with the theater
combatant commands and theater special operations to establish coordinate and
implement information operations programs.
OR
To view qualifying educational requirements and/or combination of education and specialized experience click on the following link:
Federal Time-In-Grade (TIG) Requirement for General Schedule (GS) Positions: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-12 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.
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
security requirements of and support for sensitive programs.
2. Knowledge of the
strategy and policy development process and the Planning, Programming,
Budgeting, and Execution process.
3. Knowledge of
information operations strategic communications and the associated and/or supporting
elements, electronic warfare, and computer network operations.
4. Knowledge of Foreign
intelligence and security services collection methods and protocols.
5. Knowledge of the
Intelligence production process and open-source computer research tools and
programs and advanced computer analysis tools and program. Ability to analyze
large amounts of diverse information.
6. Ability to assembles
and present issues in a clean, concise written or briefing format that both
management and technical staffs can comprehend. Knowledge of the role
of defense support to public diplomacy and the concepts and methods of military
public affairs, military information support, and Visual Information.
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.
Additional information
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 at 80 or above on the rating criteria for this position.
Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service of more than three (3) calendar days may be required prior to appointment to the position.
Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.
SCD leave accrual: A newly appointed
or reappointed employee may receive service credit for prior work experience or
active duty uniformed service that otherwise would not be creditable for the
purpose of determining his or her annual leave accrual rate. All creditable
service must be directly related to the duties of the position being filled and
decisions to allow for such credit must be finalized prior to the selectee's
entrance on duty.
90-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 90-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 90 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview of benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
The Department of Defense offers an excellent benefits program. In addition to your take-home pay, click here for an overview of benefits currently offered to Federal employees.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
· Online Application (Questionnaire)
· Resume - If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hour per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
· Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or positive education series
· DD214 or "Certification" of service (Document must reflect character of service)
· SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, if applicable
· Veteran Administration Letter of Disability Rating, if applicable
VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The
appointing authorities for 30 Percent or More Disabled
Veterans, as well as all claims of veterans' preference for employment, require
proof of active duty service. Proof of creditable active duty is usually
demonstrated by submitting a DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, with your application. For active duty members who have not
yet received a DD214, the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act
(5 U.S.C., Chapter 21, Section 2108a) allows you to furnish a "certification"
of your active service. A "certification" is any written document from
the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged
or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable
conditions not later than 120 days after the date the "certification" is
submitted. Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative
veterans' preference to those active duty service members who submit a
certification along with their job application materials. The
"certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel
officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate
when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active
duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.
honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be
verified prior to appointment. If you are claiming veterans' preference
for employment or are applying for consideration under the 30
Percent or More Disabled Veterans appointment authorities and fail to provide a
DD214 or valid "certification" of service with your initial application, you
will not be afforded veterans' preference and/or will be found ineligible for
consideration. Military members may be appointed before the effective
date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
· If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent". It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
· If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
· For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 27, 2017
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1989545. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. All support documents should be uploaded to your USAJOBS account and included with your application package. Faxing documents should be used as a last resort; do not fax duplicate documents.
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please note: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire in Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
USSOCOM
6th FSS/FSMC
8011 TAMPA POINT BLVD STE 4
MACDILL AFB, FL 33621-5321
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
The following documents are required and must be provided by the closing date of the announcement.
· Online Application (Questionnaire)
· Resume - If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your resume may be submitted in any format. For qualifications determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and the dates of employment (i.e., hour per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). Resumes that do not contain this information may be marked as insufficient and applicants may not receive consideration for this position.
· Transcripts - if qualifying based on education or positive education series
· DD214 or "Certification" of service (Document must reflect character of service)
· SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference, if applicable
· Veteran Administration Letter of Disability Rating, if applicable
VETERANS AND ACTIVE DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: The
appointing authorities for 30 Percent or More Disabled
Veterans, as well as all claims of veterans' preference for employment, require
proof of active duty service. Proof of creditable active duty is usually
demonstrated by submitting a DD214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from
Active Duty, with your application. For active duty members who have not
yet received a DD214, the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) to Hire Heroes Act
(5 U.S.C., Chapter 21, Section 2108a) allows you to furnish a "certification"
of your active service. A "certification" is any written document from
the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged
or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable
conditions not later than 120 days after the date the "certification" is
submitted. Agencies are required to accept, process, and grant tentative
veterans' preference to those active duty service members who submit a
certification along with their job application materials. The
"certification" must be signed by, or by direction of, the adjutant, personnel
officer, or commander of your unit or higher headquarters and must indicate
when your terminal leave will begin (if applicable), your rank, dates of active
duty service, the type of discharge and character of service (i.e.
honorable). Your preference and/or appointment eligibility will be
verified prior to appointment. If you are claiming veterans' preference
for employment or are applying for consideration under the 30
Percent or More Disabled Veterans appointment authorities and fail to provide a
DD214 or valid "certification" of service with your initial application, you
will not be afforded veterans' preference and/or will be found ineligible for
consideration. Military members may be appointed before the effective
date of their military retirement/separation if member is on terminal leave.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications)
· If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent". It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application.
· If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy.
· For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient and you will not receive consideration for this position.
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire
3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section below). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name, address, phone number and last four digits of your social security number.
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Thursday, July 27, 2017
To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, click here for the required cover page. This Vacancy ID is 1989545. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144. All support documents should be uploaded to your USAJOBS account and included with your application package. Faxing documents should be used as a last resort; do not fax duplicate documents.
2. OPM Form 1203-FX must be provided to show your responses to the occupational questionnaire. Please note: The numbering on the OPM Form 1203-FX will not match the Occupational Questionnaire in Section 25 of the OPM Form 1203-FX, which continuously numbers from number one, while the Questionnaire starts each section of questions with number one. When entering your responses please continue regardless of number sequence. Applicants are responsible for ensuring their responses are transferred accurately. Click here for the OPM Form 1203-FX
3. Fax all required documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your OPM Form 1203-FX will be the cover page for your fax transmission.
PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant’s responsibility to verify that information entered, uploaded, or faxed (i.e., resume) is received, accurate and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Faxed documents take 2-3 business days to process.
Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
USSOCOM
6th FSS/FSMC
8011 TAMPA POINT BLVD STE 4
MACDILL AFB, FL 33621-5321
Next steps
Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent.
If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified, your application will receive no further consideration.
To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
If you do not provide an email address, you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
