Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (APPSW)

U.S. Army Intelligence and Security Command • San Antonio, TX

2d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) and is located at the 780th Military Intelligence Brigade, Operations Support Element (OSE), in San Antonio, Texas. The incumbent serves as a Cyber Solutions Developer (CSD), leading specialized research and development teams that create capabilities for Joint and National Cyberwarfare requirements. The role provides technical guidance and leadership across broad and varied operations, contributes to cyberspace requirements and capability development, and advises officials on feasible approaches to complex problems.

The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert in disciplines related to Army offensive cyber development, applies knowledge of Army, Joint, and National cyberspace missions to advise on acquisition and development strategies, and participates in development of tools and weapon systems for cyberspace operations. The position also leads software and digital initiatives, guides design decisions and implementation trade-offs, documents architecture decisions, and helps develop software solutions for unique mission requirements.

The position is Mission Essential. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance and access to NSA facilities and networks, and must attain required USCYBERCOM Cyber Mission Force certifications on specified timelines. The work may involve short-notice expanded hours, irregular hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, and crisis-response duties. Temporary duty travel may be required 25% or less, and worldwide deployment or extended TDY may occur during crises.

Requirements

• At least one year of experience equivalent to the GG/GS-13 grade level in Federal service.
• Specialized experience directing development of complex software systems to protect organizational networks from critical digital security threats.
• Specialized experience synchronizing resource allocation across multiple engineering teams to prevent operational delays throughout the development lifecycle.
• Specialized experience managing strategic workforce plans to maximize organizational capability through targeted technical training and skill development.
• Must be willing and able to successfully complete counterintelligence-scope polygraph examinations with No Deception Indicated, before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Must obtain and maintain access to NSA facilities and networks.
• Must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance.
• Must achieve and maintain USCYBERCOM CMF certification at the Basic Cyber Capabilities Developer (BCCD) level, including the Army Basic Skills Level Exam (BSLE) and other Army requirements, within 12 months.
• Must achieve and maintain USCYBERCOM CMF certification at the Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer (SCCD) level, including the Army Senior Skills Level Exam (SSLE) and other Army requirements, within 24 months.
• Must pass pre-appointment and periodic urinalysis screening for illegal drug use.
• Must be able to remain on duty or make every effort to report on time during emergency or crisis situations.
• Must provide proof of U.S. citizenship.
• Must sign DD Form 2365 and maintain required medical, security, performance, conduct, and overall fitness for assignment.
• Applicants must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• A two-year trial period is required.

Responsibilities

• Plan, coordinate, and lead specialized research and development project teams developing capabilities for Joint and National Cyberwarfare requirements.
• Provide technical guidance, advisory support, leadership, and assistance on projects or major phases of broad and varied operations.
• Participate in multi-service and multi-agency cyberspace working groups to support development of National, DoD, and Army cyberspace requirements documentation and capability development, assessment, and fielding plans.
• Advise higher-level officials on the feasibility of different approaches to support decisions or solve specific problems.
• Serve as a subject matter expert for multiple disciplines related to Army offensive cyber development activities.
• Advise on policies and strategies for acquiring and developing offensive cyber capabilities, applying knowledge of Army, Joint, and National cyberspace missions and priorities.
• Participate in developing new or improved tools and weapon systems for offensive, defensive, and command-and-control cyberspace operations missions.
• Lead and execute software and digital initiatives to deliver solutions to complex problems.
• Guide design decisions, manage implementation trade-offs, document architecture decisions and rationale, and assist in developing software solutions tailored to mission requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required USCYBERCOM Cyber Mission Force certifications within specified timelines.

Benefits

• A comprehensive federal employee benefits package is available to employees and their families; specific benefits depend on position type.
• Student loan repayment may be authorized.
• Relocation incentive may be authorized.
• PCS allowances may be authorized, subject to applicable regulations and agency determination.

What This Job Offers

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