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), within 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 develop capabilities supporting Joint and National Cyberwarfare requirements.

The role provides technical guidance and leadership for complex operations and projects; contributes to multi-service and multi-agency cyberspace requirements and capability development; and advises officials on the feasibility of approaches to address specific problems. The incumbent serves as a subject matter expert on offensive cyber development for the Army and applies knowledge of Army, Joint, and National cyberspace missions to advise on acquisition and development policies and strategies. The position also leads software and digital initiatives, guides architecture and design decisions, manages implementation trade-offs, documents architectural reasoning, and helps develop software tailored to mission requirements.

This is a Mission Essential position. The incumbent must be able to remain on duty or make every effort to report on time during emergencies and crises. The position requires the ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance and NSA facility and network access. The incumbent must obtain and maintain USCYBERCOM Cyber Mission Force certification at the required levels and timelines. Temporary duty travel may be required 25% or less; extended TDY or worldwide deployment may occur during crises. Irregular hours, weekends, holidays, overtime, shift work, short-notice expanded hours, and recall may be required.

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 across the development lifecycle.
• Specialized experience managing strategic workforce plans to maximize organizational capability through targeted technical training and skill development.
• Ability to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
• Ability to obtain and maintain access to NSA facilities and networks.
• Willingness and ability to undergo and successfully complete a counterintelligence-scope polygraph examination with No Deception Indicated, before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Successful completion of a urinalysis screening for illegal drug use before appointment and periodically thereafter.
• Ability to obtain and maintain required USCYBERCOM Cyber Mission Force certifications, including Basic Cyber Capabilities Developer (BCCD) level within 12 months and Senior Cyber Capabilities Developer (SCCD) level within 24 months, including applicable Army exams and requirements.
• Willingness to travel on temporary duty, potentially 25% or less, and to perform extended TDY or worldwide deployments during crisis situations as determined by management.
• Ability to work irregular hours, including weekends and holidays, and to perform overtime or shift work when required; may be subject to short-notice expanded hours and recall.
• Ability to meet the medical, security, performance, conduct, and overall fitness standards applicable to NCE positions.
• U.S. citizenship and proof of citizenship are required.
• Must meet an eligible employment authority category listed in the announcement.
• Must complete a two-year trial period.
• Direct deposit of pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.

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 and major phases of 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 in disciplines related to Army offensive cyber development activities.
• Apply knowledge of Army, Joint, and National Cyberspace missions and priorities to advise on policies and strategies for acquiring and developing offensive cyber capabilities.
• Participate in developing new or improved tools and weapon systems for offensive, defensive, and command-and-control cyberspace operations missions identified by Army Cyber Command and U.S. Cyberspace Command.
• Lead and execute software and digital initiatives addressing complex problems.
• Guide design decisions, manage implementation trade-offs, document architecture decisions and reasoning, and assist in developing software solutions tailored to mission requirements.
• Obtain and maintain required USCYBERCOM Cyber Mission Force certifications within specified timelines.
• Remain on duty or make every effort to report on time during emergency and crisis situations.

Benefits

• Comprehensive federal employee benefits package for employees and their families.
• Advanced in-hire, student loan repayment, and/or incentives 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