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Offensive Cyberspace Operations Planner

Department of the Army
U.S. Army, Pacific
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Summary

Civilian employees serve a vital role in supporting the Army mission. They provide the skills that are not readily available in the military, but crucial to support military operations. The Army integrates the talents and skills of its military and civilian members to form a Total Army.

About the Position:
This position is the Offensive Cyberspace Operations Planner (OCO), Cyber Branch, Strategic Programs Division, Strategic Effects Directorate (FXD), United States Army Pacific, Fort Shafter, Hawaii.

This is a Term position not to exceed 13 months. Term appointments may be extended up to 6 years at the discretion of management and in accordance with applicable regulations; may be converted to permanent status without further competition at the discretion of management and if the incumbent meets the eligibility criteria for specific appointment authorities (i.e., Reinstatement, 30% Disabled Veterans, etc.)

Who May Apply: US Citizens

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Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
11/24/2017 to 12/07/2017
Salary
$87,949 to - $114,333 per year

Currently authorized 11.32% Cost of Living Allowance - Subject to change.

Pay scale & grade
GS 13
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Fort Shafter, HI
Travel Required
Occasional travel - Temporary Duty travel up to 10% of the time may be required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Term - 13 Months
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
WTEW170513178169D
Control number
485147700

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Duties

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As an Offensive Cyberspace Operations Planner you will perform the following duties:

  • Serve as the offensive cyberspace operations subject matter expert.
  • Lead collaborative planning efforts informed by policy, programming and doctrinal guidelines.
  • Implement and enforce all safety rules, regulations and directives applicable to the work supervised.
  • Coordinates with Department of Defense (DoD) agencies, inter-agency, global and allied/coalition partners to develop policy and doctrine.
  • Obtain plans, revisions and pertinent material needed for reference and execution of combined actions.
  • Represent the Chief, Strategic Programs Division at exercise meetings, conferences, working groups and other professional meetings relating to cyberspace future operations.
  • Leads the integration of cyberspace operations planning in support of theaters operations and exercise plans.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Permanent Change of Station (PCS) is NOT authorized.
  • Defense National Relocation Program (DNRP) is not authorized.

Other Requirements:

  • Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
  • You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
  • Two year trial/probationary period may be required.
  • Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination.
  • Direct Deposit of Pay is Required.
  • Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
  • This position is designated as Drug Testing Required. Incumbent is subject to random urinalysis testing in accordance with Department of Army guidelines.
  • This position is designated as an Emergency Essential position.
  • TDY travel up to 10% of the time may be required.
  • This position may require to work out of cycle hours during emergencies and exercises.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document.

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes planning cyberspace operations to support national security efforts. Oversee the execution of operation/exercise plans for offensive cyber activity. Provide advice on the planning and integration of cyberspace operations into operational/exercise plans. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-12).

You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas:

  • Manages and Organizes Information
  • Oral Communication
  • Strategic Thinking
  • Writing

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Additional information

  • If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
  • Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
  • If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
  • You may claim military spouse preference.
  • Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
  • Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

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.

Basis for Rating: Qualified candidates will be assigned to one of three quality categories: Best Qualified, Highly Qualified and Qualified. Veteran preference eligibles are listed ahead of non-preference eligibles within each quality category.

  • Best Qualified. Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Highly Qualified. Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements for the announced position.
  • Qualified. Candidates in this category meet the minimum experience requirements for the announced position.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP). If you are a Federal employee in the competitive service and your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority. Additional information about the program is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website.

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