Summary The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for ** Serves as a Cyber Operations Planner within the USTRANSCOM Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Systems Directorate. Responsibilities This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path. As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the NH-2210-3 some of your typical work assignments may include: Participates in Operations Planning Teams (OPTs) to identify/address cyberspace operations requirements/actions in support of global deployment and distribution missions. Supports USTRANSCOM Joint Planning Teams (JPTs) and participates in the Joint Planning Process to develop USTRANSCOM's plans supporting other Combatant Commands (CCMD). Provides analysis of operations and exercises sponsored by USTRANSCOM, the Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS), DoD Combatant Commanders, Services and Agencies, other US Government agencies, and allied and international organizations as appropriate. Provides coordination and technical support for Operational and Fragmentary Orders (OPORDs and FRAGOs) for DCO, OCO and DODIN Ops taskings from DoD, Joint Staff, and Combatant Command (CCMD) HQs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the NH 3 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-2/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Deploys and analyzes Cyberspace Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Force employment, cybersecurity practices, and risk management methodologies. Develops operational plans, concepts of operations, orders, and Combatant Command (or equivalent) level strategy documents. Makes recommendations for revising established strategies and plans as necessary to account for the changing nature of cyber threats and vulnerabilities to operations. Analyzes conflicting or incomplete information to provide senior leader level recommendations Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Information Other Notes: Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount duty requirement. Per DoD 8570-01.M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment to these duties. A waiver of this six-month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.0l-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. This is a cybersecurity position. The employee must attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline Certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8570.01-M. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))
