DUTY 1 - Leads Contingency and Crisis Plans Development. Responsible for planning, integrating, and developing Cyberspace Operations and Information Operations requirements, organizational structures, missions and functions, and operational approaches in support of the Service Components, USCYBERCOM, and USEUCOM planning efforts, operations, and exercises.

DUTY 2 - Serves as the Cyberspace Operations Subject Matter Expert to USEUCOM.

DUTY 3 - Represents USCYBERCOM, CNMF, JFHQ-DODIN, and JFHQ-C (AF) Equities.

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. Position maybe required to attain a Counter-Intelligence (CI) Polygraph.
• 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.
• A pre-employment physical examination is required. Certificate of Medical Examination Recommendations, Memorandum In Lieu of OF-178 Part C/D, is required.
• Mobility: Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement (Note: See AFI36-202, dated 19 Aug 2019 for guidance).
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit
• CENTRALLY MANAGED POSITION
• Employee must be able to obtain and maintain a passport, both official and tourist.
• . Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• 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.
• Shift work and on-call may be required on an as needed basis to cover contingency and crisis action planning efforts.

Qualifications

This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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.

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 of a wide range of concepts, principles, and practices in a professional or administrative occupation, such as would be gained through extended graduate study or experience and skill in applying this knowledge to difficult and complex work assignments; or a comprehensive, intensive, practical knowledge of a technical field and skill in applying this knowledge to the development of new methods, approaches, or procedures. Knowledge of the joint fires and effects doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures and fires policies, e.g., joint targeting, target development, collateral damage estimation (CDE), the joint targeting process, intermediate and advanced target development, and exercise planning processes with related ability to clearly understand operation plans (OPLANs) and concept plans (CONPLANs) to apply targeting methodology to identification and recommendations for targeting actions in support of these plans. 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 of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to operations planning, leveraging the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP).
2. Knowledge of fundamental science, principles, and practices of DODIN operations, DCO, and OCO, current cyberspace capabilities and limitations, and cyberspace strategy, law, authorities, and policy.
3. Broad knowledge of DoD and Federal Government cyberspace issues, objectives and operations, as well as regulations and policy directives governing planning of CO and IO.
4. Knowledge of the DoD command structure and experience with joint military operations. Skill in applying Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) deliberate and crisis planning procedures, the JOPP and Integrated Tasking Order development and staffing process.
5. In depth knowledge of United States Cyber Command force structure, doctrine, command and control, mission types, and authorities to inform employment considerations and development of Combatant Command objectives and effects in a manner that is both feasible and suitable for Cyberspace Operations.
6. Effective communication (oral and writing) and interpersonal skills to work with members of staff and leadership, to include skill in requesting or requiring input from staff sections, presenting briefs, developing CONOPS, drafting Request for Support, Request for Forces, and explaining complex information and solutions to senior leaders.
7. Ability to adjust and operate in a diverse, unpredictable, challenging, and fast-paced work environment. Apply approved planning development and staffing processes. Exercise judgment when policies and guidance are not welldefined. Identify partners with common cyberspace operations interests. Interpret and apply laws, regulations, policies, and guidance relevant to organization cyber objectives. Interpret and understand complex and rapidly evolving concepts; ability to collaborate effectively with others in-person and via virtual teams. Seeks continuous consultation with other planners and experts - both internal and external to the organization - to leverage analytical and technical expertise. Participate as a member of operational planning teams working groups, and task forces as necessary.

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.

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.