Program Specialist

DOD Cyber Crime Center • Linthicum Heights, MD

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About The Position

Serves as Chief of the Partner Engagement Division within the Strategy and Partner Engagement Directorate (XE) for the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3). The position leads the DC3 Partner Engagement Program, serves as the center’s Senior Legislative Liaison for sensitive congressional engagements, supervises division employees, and advises DC3 executive leadership on protocol policies and procedures, including Air Force customs and courtesies.

The position requires U.S. citizenship and the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). The employee may occasionally work outside normal duty hours, including shifts, overtime, or irregular hours; travel away from the duty station may be required. The employee must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing and hold an appropriate, valid driver’s license. The position is designated as a Testing Designated Position and is obligated, meaning the selectee may have to vacate it when the employee with return rights returns.

Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent. The position has no education qualification requirement. Depending on appointment type, the selectee must serve a one-year probationary period or two-year trial period.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• At least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 level or equivalent is required.
• Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable federal time-in-grade requirements; one year at GS-13 is required for GS-14 consideration when TIG rules apply.
• Knowledge of program analysis principles, practices, and qualitative and quantitative evaluation techniques.
• Knowledge of DoD cyber policy, procedures, program goals, and objectives, and how operational events and milestones affect strategic planning and agency goals.
• Knowledge of protocol, precedence, funding, military ceremonies, and national and international military traditions.
• Ability to maintain effective relationships with groups involved in ceremonial and protocol programs and policies and work with senior military and civilian officials.
• Knowledge of policies and processes administered by SAF/LL, including congressional requests for information and Questions for the Record.
• Knowledge of DoD and Air Force security cooperation policies and processes.
• Ability to communicate effectively with tact and diplomacy and explain programs, functions, and activities clearly.
• Ability to collaborate effectively with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders.
• Must pass initial and periodic short-notice drug testing.
• Must possess an appropriate, valid driver’s license.
• May be required to work shifts, overtime, irregular hours, or hours outside the normal duty schedule and to travel, including overnight stays.
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, if applicable.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, manage, and oversee the DC3 Partner Engagement Program.
• Represent DC3 as Senior Legislative Liaison in formulating, coordinating, and processing sensitive congressional engagements.
• Perform supervisory personnel management responsibilities for employees assigned to the Partner Engagement Division.
• Serve as DC3’s principal advisor for protocol duties and advise executive leadership on policies and procedures concerning Air Force protocol and customs.
• Analyze and direct strategic planning and translate legislative mandates or directives into actionable steps and program initiatives.
• Facilitate engagement and collaboration among multiple agencies to address complex issues of joint interest.
• Implement protocol policies and procedures for distinguished visits and official functions.
• Anticipate congressional requests for information, answer Questions for the Record, and review and edit responses to congressional members and professional congressional staff.
• Conduct activities that encourage and build relationships with international partners in support of strategic objectives.
• Communicate and collaborate with cross-functional teams and internal and external stakeholders.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive federal benefits package.
• PCS may be paid if authorized.
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request.

What This Job Offers

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