Information Technology (Plcypln/Entarch)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Fort Meade, MD

20h

About The Position

The position serves as Squadron Deputy Director, providing direction, organization, and control over Wing-wide cyber and Information Technology (IT) resources, operational activities, mission assurance, mission defense, system risk management, and related elements. It is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS), in the Professional work category at the Senior work level, equivalent to GS-13. The role is in the Excepted Service and is designated as a category 4 position.

The incumbent manages Engineering and Installation (E&I) requirements, serves as the wing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM), and makes programmatic decisions and commitments in coordination with 25 AF, Air Combat Command, and federal agencies. The position oversees and evaluates Wing communications-computer requirements and directs squadron budget development and planning documentation for IT and cyber planning and sustainment.

This position has cybersecurity duties as a paramount requirement. The incumbent must obtain the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment (subject to possible waiver), pass initial and periodic drug testing, and obtain and maintain Top Secret clearance with SCI eligibility and continued access. An acceptable counter-intelligence scope polygraph is required. The employee may travel on military or commercial aircraft for temporary duty and must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Meet the IT-related experience requirement for the GS-2210 Information Technology Management Series, including the four competencies: attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Have specialized experience demonstrating knowledge and skills in program and project management related to cyber and communications systems, including government and industry practices and Air Force and joint cyber organizational structures.
• Have expert knowledge of IT and cyber principles, system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods, and the ability to track technological advances and anticipate future requirements.
• Have knowledge of Air Force and federal budget processes, local budget methods, and Air Force and DoD policies, directives, regulations, and instructions.
• Have knowledge of acquisition, system and cyber planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to analyze contractual matters and recommend courses of action.
• Be able to analyze existing technology, develop or revise policy and enhancement plans, and provide technical and cost analysis through written documents and oral briefings.
• Be able to plan, organize, and direct program and project management and adjust work operations to meet objectives within available resources.
• Obtain the appropriate cybersecurity/IA certification within six months of assignment, unless an authorized waiver applies; failure to obtain certification may result in removal from the position.
• Pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) eligibility and required continued access; sign a nondisclosure agreement and undergo NSA vetting.
• Pass an acceptable counter-intelligence scope polygraph examination.
• Maintain current certifications.
• Sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement; mobility is a condition of employment.
• Be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.
• Federal employees must use direct deposit.
• The selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period or a two-year trial period, depending on position type; continued employment after that period requires written certification.
• The employee may be required to work evenings, weekends, holidays, shift work, and emergency overtime, and may be required to travel for temporary duty.
• If claiming veterans' preference, submit documentation verifying eligibility.

Responsibilities

• Serve as Program Manager responsible for executing and implementing all Engineering and Installation (E&I) requirements.
• Serve as the wing Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM).
• Execute programmatic decisions and commitments in coordination with 25 AF, Air Combat Command (ACC), and federal agencies.
• Oversee, analyze, evaluate, and define 70 ISRW E&I communications-computer requirements to identify and resolve problems in modifying or establishing infrastructure capabilities.
• Direct development and execution of the squadron budget and preparation of planning, programming, and budgeting documentation supporting IT and cyber planning and sustainment.
• Provide direction, organization, and control over Wing-wide cyber and IT resources, operational activities, mission assurance, mission defense, and system risk management.
• Plan, organize, and direct program and project management functions; analyze and adjust work operations to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Benefits

• A federal employee benefits package is available to the employee and family; specific benefits depend on position type and should be confirmed with the hiring agency.
• Disabled veteran leave may be available to eligible federal employees hired on or after November 5, 2016, with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more.
• Eligible selectees for foreign-area employment may receive living quarters allowance or government quarters, post allowance, and home leave, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Senior
• Education Level: No Education Listed