INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) - DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY

Department of the Air Force•Scott Air Force Base, IL

30d•Remote

About The Position

The primary purpose of this position is to provides expert-level advisory services and technical direction in Cyber and IT, bridging the gap between operational needs and strategic organizational goals. The primary purpose of this position is to provides expert-level advisory services and technical direction in Cyber and IT, bridging the gap between operational needs and strategic organizational goals.

Requirements

U.S. Citizenship is required
Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
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
For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
Recruitment incentives may be authorized
The employee must be eligible and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, as well as be eligible to be granted and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
Employee must maintain current certifications
This is a drug testing designated position. The employee is subject to random drug testing for drug use.
Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
Disclosure of Political Appointments
All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
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.
Required to achieve and maintain foundational and residential qualifications in the specified Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles and proficiency levels, IAW DAFMAN 17-1305, DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.
Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience.
Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions
Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
Or Experience: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate
GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): 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.
And SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in risk management, system accreditation, special access programs, collaboration skills, cloud, policy enforcement and the Joint Special Access Program (SAP) Implementation Guide (JSIG).
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly-complex cyber, cyberspace, information technology (IT), and knowledge management (KM) activities. Skill in developing new theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods in the specialty area(s).
Skill in conducting substantial coordination among a variety of organizations and high-level managers to identify and integrate internal and external program issues affecting the organization or agency, such as integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity as well as those involving other technical, financial, organizational, and administrative factors. Ability to collaborate at appropriate levels with organizations both inside and outside AFMC, the Air Force, DoD and its agencies, and the Federal Government.
Knowledge of DoD financial planning and programming processes, Federal budget cycles, project/program management, acquisition planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to identify and defend requirements, integrate activities, and lead teams to meet cyber, cyberspace, IT, and KM mission requirements throughout the command and in inter-agency environments. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of multiple organizational segments to meet program requirements, goals, and objectives within available resources.
Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia. Ability to advise other IT experts throughout the agency or in other agencies on a variety of situations and issues that involve applying or adapting new theories, concepts, principles, standards, methods, or practices, that are developed by the employee or result from the employee's leadership.
Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, to address highly-complex technical and controversial issues (frequently in terms understandable to non-technical personnel), serve as senior consultant to agency management officials, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports and statements for senior military (General Officer/SES), government, and private sector management officials.
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.
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience; transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.
FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
AcqDemo Expanded Probationary Period for Supervisors and Managers: An additional supervisory probationary period of one year may be required when an employee is officially assigned to a different supervisory position.
This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.
Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on

Nice To Haves

Ideal Candidate: In addition to the Specialized Experience statement listed above, the ideal candidate would have experience in leadership, inspection compliance, cyber security incident response and program oversight.

Responsibilities

Directs, leads, plans, organizes, and manages Cyberspace, Information Technology (IT), and Knowledge Management (KM) programs and activities.
Oversees planning, organizing, and leading the organization's activities to ensure satisfactory and timely execution of programs, projects, and operations.
Makes periodic, comprehensive assessments and evaluations of program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long- and short-range planning to enhance the organization's support capabilities.
Represents the organization in a variety of functional area activities.