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IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN)

Department of the Air Force
AFELEM US CYBER COMMAND
16 AIR FORCE OL
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Summary

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The primary purpose of this position is to To serve as HQ 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Cyber Operations-Integrated Planning Element (CO-IPE) senior specialist subject matter expert (SME) to the organization.

Organizational location position: HQ 16th AF Operating Location-T - U.S. Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) (CO-IPE), Scott Air Force Base, IL.

Overview

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Hiring complete
Open & closing dates
04/29/2024 to 05/13/2024
Salary
$125,138 to - $162,681 per year
Pay scale & grade
GG 14
Location
Few vacancies in the following location:
Scott AFB, IL
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Excepted
Promotion potential
14
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
9S-CES-12400481-367281-AG
Control number
788698400

Duties

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DUTY 1 - Plans, organizes, and advises on cyberspace operations activities. Provides input on cyber operations planning and execution using knowledge of joint operations planning to ensure seamless integration of cyberspace operations and capabilities in support of national missions. Serves as senior information technology specialist and subject matter expert on cyberspace operations to bridge operational to tactical gaps and provide relevant support to CCMD planning. Manages the activities of the division and ensures continued effective coordination and integration of processes in support of CCMD. Reviews and analyzes plans and current issues to determine specific actions and/or recommendations to enable/ensure mission success. Interprets regulations and provides advice, assistance, and policy guidance to units on implementation of headquarters/gaining command's guidance. Advises the Division Chief and Director on operational and strategic level planning initiatives. Ensures overarching policies from higher headquarters are integrated into policies, procedure, and operations. Sets team goals, assigns team members to various teams, administratively directs the teams, and provides cyberspace operations technical assistance to the team. Evaluates team projects for compliance with standards and directives.

DUTY 2 -Provides operational, managerial, procedural, policy requirements and oversight along with resource activities. Gives overall specific guidance, continuity and direction that impacts CO. Directs staff activities pertaining to the division to identify ways and means to contribute to campaign objectives and to ensure accomplishment of the mission. Provides knowledge and expertise to resolve problems. Uses data to inform and set program priorities and identify policy challenges/opportunities. Develops guidelines to implement and/or clarify policy and mission objectives. Develops guidelines to implement policies and standards on implementing CO, training, and exercise activities.

DUTY 3 - Represents the CO-IPE at meetings and conferences. Specifically advocates for cyberspace operations to provide input on programs and policies. Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with other coordinating organizations. Delivers presentations on readiness status, accomplishments, problems, requirements for support, and promotion of program objectives to senior military officers and civilians in other program offices of the command. Determines appropriate recommendations for unresolved or questionable problems and performs follow- up. Participates in special projects and initiatives and performs special assignments. Identifies the need for special projects and initiates milestones and goals. Research and provide recommendations to senior leadership on appropriate actions or interpretation of issues that impact the organization, command, or agency, and which affect the structure and future work of the organization.

DUTY 4 - Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Identifies employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Encourages self-development

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S. Citizenship Required
  • All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period
  • Must Obtain/Maintain Top Secret Security Clearance with SCI. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
  • 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
  • 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 Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing.
  • Employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
  • Mobility is a condition of employment. Employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
  • Employee may be subject to psychological screening / polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of the position.
  • 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
  • Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
  • CENTRALLY MANAGED POSITION
  • Mission Essential position performing a Mission Critical Function 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.
  • Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours.
  • Employee may be recalled to duty for crisis planning.
  • A bachelor’s degree is highly desired.

Qualifications

This is a GG-14 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-14 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 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.

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.

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.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
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: Comprehensive knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in and conducting Combatant Command crisis/contingency operations; focusing on Cyberspace Operations integration (with an emphasis on Offensive Cyberspace Operations); Department of Defense Information network (DoDIN) Operations & Defense; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Warfare and associated mission operations, training, deployment, acquisition, exercise, training systems, contingency, and similar operations. 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. Comprehensive range of knowledge of the DoD Cyberspace mission, authorities, and capabilities; equivalent information regarding the roles and responsibilities of non-DoD cyberspace program partners.
2. Extensive knowledge and demonstrated ability to contribute to the development, interpretation and application of Federal, DoD and Service regulations and policy, program directives and guidance materials relevant to the DoD cyberspace mission and operations; skill in applying the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
3. Knowledge of mission, roles functions, organizational structures, and operation of 16AF CES Cyber Operations to provide command level staff guidance on various management programs and issues.
4. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
5. Skill in applying the principles, concepts, and theories of CO, and the standard practices, methods, and tactics, techniques, procedures (TTPs) of the occupation sufficient to perform difficult and complex, but well-precedent assignments.
6. Skill in analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, as well as measurement of data to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of program operations to include adapting or developing new or modified methods.
7. Ability to work collaboratively with other senior-level managers and to effectively communicate the 16 AF objectives, priorities, and parameters to define mutually beneficial courses of action.
8. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing, as well as work in a professional manner with senior officials from a broad array of activities, including federal and local government, and industry.

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

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

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.

Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here.

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When job announcements indicate PCS costs are authorized, overseas allowances may be authorized in accordance with Department of State Standardized Regulation (DSSR) and any applicable Federal Overseas Regulations.

Selectees physically residing permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA), Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval). Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S. and possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.

Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.

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 OF RATING: Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veteran's Preference; however, Veteran's Preference is considered where applicable.

Best Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements.
Fully Qualified Group: Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements.
Basically Qualified Group: Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements.

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.

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