DUTY 1: Serves as the "alter ego" for the Director of the Command, Control, Communications, and Communications (C4) and Chief Information Officer (CIO) Directorate, planning, organizing, and managing the activities of the directorate.

DUTY 2: Represents the USCYBERCOM J6, C4 Directorate with a variety of command and functional area organizations.

DUTY 3: Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam
• PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations, more information on PCS benefits/requirements may be found at the following link: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/
• 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 Drug Testing Program.
• Incumbent may be selected for random drug testing and may be subject to reasonable suspicion testing and safety mishap or accident testing
• The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam
• Recruitment and or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1
• The incumbent must have applicable Defense Cyber Work Force certification IAM Level III requirements per DoD 8570.1-M
• This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Incumbent must be removed from their military recall status if an (continued)
• alternative for filling of the position during an emergency is not available
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• IAW DoD Manual 8140.03, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate certification based upon DCWF work role and the technical requirements of this position.

Qualifications

*** Salary ranges includes local market supplements ***

This is a GG-15 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-15 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.

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.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. 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.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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: knowledge and skill in applying the development of cybersecurity, C4, and IT concepts, practices, and policies to assure the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified and unclassified computer networks and systems;broad and deep knowledge base and experience in judgment to develop plans and schedules that guide subordinate supervisors in meeting program goals, objectives, and broad priorities. 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 and skill in applying the development of cybersecurity, C4, and IT concepts, practices, and policies to assure the security, confidentiality, integrity, and availability of classified and unclassified computer networks and systems.
2. Knowledge of and ability to interpret authorities, policies, and exceptions, to provide technical direction and leadership for the refinement of policy and guidance relevant to the evolutionary development/administration of the Command's business systems, mission systems, and information environments.
3. Ability to work collaboratively with other subject matter experts (SMEs) to evaluate threats to the Command's technical baseline and determine technically effective and operationally responsive courses of action through the application of the Risk Management Framework concepts and processes.
4. Ability to communicate verbally and writing regarding complex technical and programmatic information on cyberspace operations, cybersecurity, C4 systems, and IT, in the form of plans, policy documents, and visual updates, reports, and briefings.
5. Ability to work with key partners across the Command and DoD with a proven record of influencing entities and decisions to achieve the desirable outcome.
6. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and staff of a small to medium-sized organization.
7. Skill and ability to analyze and manage multiple projects under strict timelines, as well as the ability to work well in a demanding, dynamic environment to meet overall objectives.

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.

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.