Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Os)

Department of the Air Force Headquarters • Peterson AFB, CO

2d

About The Position

This GG-13 Cyber Excepted Service position exercises second-level supervisory and managerial authority over the 561 Network Operations Squadron, Operations Support Flight. The incumbent plans and oversees the flight’s activities, supervises personnel, represents the squadron with installation and functional-area organizations, and serves as a senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities. GG-13 duties in the Supervision and Management work category are at the Senior work level and equivalent to GS-13. Salary is set within the grade based on the selectee’s qualifications and includes a local market supplement.

The role requires IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving, as well as the applicable OPM qualification requirements for the IT Management Series. The employee must maintain current certifications and achieve the appropriate information assurance certification within six months of assignment, unless a waiver is granted. The position requires the ability to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI access and to sign a nondisclosure agreement. A three-year trial period applies.

Work may occasionally involve travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Shift work and emergency overtime may be required, including work in evenings, weekends, and holidays. The employee may have to work outside normal duty hours, sometimes with little or no notice, depending on workload and urgent matters.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Ability to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), and sign a nondisclosure agreement.
• Meet the OPM qualification requirements for the Information Technology Management Series, 2210, Alternative A.
• IT-related experience demonstrating attention to detail, customer service, oral communication, and problem solving.
• Experience demonstrating the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies needed for successful job performance, including interpreting guidelines and adapting or developing methods when necessary.
• Knowledge of cyber systems’ operational capability and functionality, particularly Air Force network operations systems, and of advanced network equipment and services.
• Knowledge of safety, ITSM, project management, and security regulations, practices, and procedures.
• Ability to communicate orally and in writing.
• Professional-level knowledge, skills, and abilities in project management, computer security management, IT service management, Air Force contract management, and adult education.
• Maintain current certifications and obtain the appropriate information assurance certification within six months of assignment, unless an authorized waiver is granted.
• Register for Selective Service if applicable.
• May be required to travel away from the normal duty station, work shifts, and work emergency overtime, including evenings, weekends, or holidays.
• Provide direct deposit information as required for federal employees.
• Serve a three-year trial period.

Responsibilities

• Plan, organize, and oversee the activities of the 561 NOS Operations Support Flight.
• Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities.
• Represent the 561 NOS with installation and functional-area organizations.
• Serve as a senior technical advisor on contract and budget activities.
• Plan, organize, and direct organizational functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise staff through subordinate supervisors.
• Analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available; specific benefits depend on position type and eligibility.
• PCS may be paid when authorized under the Joint Travel Regulations and Air Force regulations.
• Certain foreign-area benefits may be available to eligible selectees, subject to approval.

What This Job Offers

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