Clarification from the agency

THIS POSITION IS OPEN TO CURRENT MEMBERS OF THE IDAHO AIR NATIONAL GUARD OR THOSE ELIGIBLE FOR MEMBERSHIP.

• Manages and directs personnel in support of Offensive Cyberspace Operations and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Manages the execution of operations plans to ensure positive control of assigned resources. Evaluates operational effectiveness of communications, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment. Analyzes national defense guidance and strategic objectives to create operational policies. Implements policy through management of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to execute assigned weapon systems and command and control (C2) capabilities. Plans, programs, and develops budget inputs to ensure resource availability. Plans and conducts exercises and evaluations to ensure unit meets operational readiness goals, adheres to operational procedures, and uses sound management practices. Manages C2 of cyberspace operations with DoD, interagency and Coalition Forces to establish situational awareness of both friendly and adversary operations. Manages specific cyberspace actions including cyberspace defense, cyberspace operations in support of intelligence operations, cyberspace operational preparation of the environment and cyberspace attack in order to support OCO and DCO. (30%)

• Monitors and coordinates manning authorizations and military personnel assignments, identifying needs or problem areas to the commander, and collaborating with supervisors on recommendations. Maintains unit attendance records and the notification and counseling of members concerning requirements and the consequences of failure to satisfactorily participate. Monitors unsatisfactory participation. Reports personnel, equipment, and/or training shortfalls to commanders, supervisors, staff, and operators. Submits reports describing the unit's readiness status to the Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Reporting Tool (ART). Provides recommendations to UTC pilot units and Functional Manager on manpower and equipment changes. Establishes subsequent recommendations regarding equipment status. Creates and implements force development and management plans to ensure that mission essential manpower, career development, and long-range mission and force development plans meet with mission and commander's intent. (20%)

• Conducts studies and analyzes contingencies, deployments, exercises, and mobilizations (CDEM) plans to determine required actions to enhance the COS's combat readiness, and provides recommendations for problem resolution. Assists leadership with the selection, utilization, deployment, and monitoring of personnel forces and equipment to meet CDEM expectations. Evaluates a variety of types of CDEM taskings. Receives inputs from various sources; for example, DOC statements, OPlans, Mission Capability statements (MISCAPs), and Unit Manning Documents (UMDs); reviews for completeness, errors, etc.; requests additional data as needed; and analyzes data. Provides guidance and direction to the commander regarding the COS's ability to accomplish those missions. Compiles and submits a variety of recurring reports related to the status of personnel, training, and equipment. Compiles and evaluates data; makes mathematical and statistical computations; i.e., percentages, ratios, etc., according to prescribed formulas and information given or collected. Makes recommendations to the commander based on personal judgment and analysis of applicable directives and available data. (15%)

• Coordinates with representatives of the CPT leadership cell, CPT and/or ICS operational squads, and the Commander to ensure Unit readiness for operational events, exercises, assessments and projects, and oversees the management of all support function equipment and tools. Assists in the management of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computer and communications equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, workday utilization management, budget preparation, resource allocation, administrative support, and personnel management. (15%)

• Incumbent coordinates with Unit Commander to establish Unit readiness objectives and policies. Oversees the deployment training of Unit personnel to meet operational requirements. Exercises responsibility for establishing and maintaining a high level of readiness for assigned personnel. (10%)

• 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. (10%)

• Performs other duties as assigned.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership and employment in the National Guard in the military grade listed in this announcement.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation.
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain an AFSC of 1B4X1.
• Must have a score of 70 or higher on the EDPT.
• Must have taken the ASVAB within the last 2 years.

Qualifications

Military Grades:
One position for this vacancy will be filled with ranks E-5 through E-7.
One position for this vacancy will be filled with ranks E-5 through E-8.

The following qualifications must be represented by the content of your resume.

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GENERAL EXPERIENCE:

• Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately,
• Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs,
• Ability to develop, apply, and adjust cyber program plans to attain agency objectives,
• Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff,
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness,
• Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner,
• Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of cyber program problems and cyber mission requirements,
• A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems,
• Ability to write proper English in reports and presentation formats,
• Ability to communicate clearly and effectively,
• Skilled in training, mentoring, and problem solving, and
• Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
Applicant must possess at least 12 months of specialized experience at the GS-11 level or the equivalent:

Specialized experience includes:

• Experience with the Cyberspace Program's Protection Team training instructions and requirements as well as a full range of competencies on interpreting and directing all Cyberspace Program's training protocols, certification requirements, formal regulations, directives, and instructions.

• Experience in collecting and correlating training requirements for operations personnel and created training plans specifically designed to address these program requirements.

• Experience with reconciling training programs and plans that resulted in comprehensive unit training schedules for unit leadership.

• Experienced in managing a Master Training Task lists and distributing these lists to the appropriate unit point of contact for inclusion in section training requirements lists or plans. Experienced in training, developing, mentoring unit personnel into qualified trainers to conduct UTA, AT, and mission training events.

• Experience in building training curriculum and conducts training as a skilled instructor.

• Experienced in the task to identify, gather, organize, complete, and maintain records that are relevant to individual operational training. Organizational skills are essential to maintain efficient training program record files for immediate access, as needed to verify any operator's training qualifications.

• Experiences including analyzing and interpreting instructions and guidance relevant to Cyber Protection Team or Industrial Control Systems defense mission training. Skilled in presenting formal and informal briefing and written reports in regard to the Cyberspace program's to unit stakeholders in regard to the impacts of Cyber Protection Team or Industrial Control Systems defense mission training programs and initiatives. Skilled in presenting discussions and reports to external agencies to include Group, Wing, AFSPC and NGB on all issues relevant to operations training. Competent on performing cyber-space operations that protected and defended (or assessed the capability to protect and defend) information and information systems and experiences ensured availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.

• Experiences including cyber mission assurance systems by incorporating protection, detection, and reaction capabilities.

• Experienced in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems that identified associated vulnerabilities, risks, and protection needs. Skilled as a technical and subject-matter expert that resulted in improved defense tactics of assessed missions and systems.

• Experienced in defending missions and systems against adversary exploitation. Must have a full-range of competencies as an experienced and qualified Evaluator Cyberspace Operator. Must have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information technology, cyberspace operations, and the unit's tasked missions to develop and monitor unit policies and procedures.

• Experienced in delivering assessed changes to higher-level policies, standards, directives or operations manuals that provided impacts on unit plans, policies, programs or operations. Must have experiences in the cyber program regulations, procedures, policies, and guidelines. Skilled in presenting formal and informal briefing and written reports in regard to the Cyberspace program mission readiness. Skilled in conducting and assessing on-line and classroom training that resulted in effective and efficient training environments.

• Experiences including recommendations to senior leaders to adopt new concepts, criteria, and standards for inclusion in cyberspace operations training programs. Is able to perform, manage, supervise, lead, mentor, and/or train the following Information Technology Management and Cyberspace Program requirements: Communications Security Management, Compliance, Computer Network Defense; Configuration Management; Information Assurance; Information Systems Security Certification; Information Systems and Network Security; Operating Systems; and Security Awareness.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.