Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the senior manager, Partnership & Engagements Division, sharing with the Division Chief the full scope of responsibilities for directing the activities of the Division and, in the chief's absence, possesses the same authority and prerogatives. Responsibilities DUTY 1 - Provides expertise and guidance related to program management for 16AF Information Warfare functions and responsibilities for international partner program management, training, exercise and operation support. DUTY 2 - Serves as the command focal point for Security Cooperation/Partnership and Engagements programs in support of USCYBERCOM, USEUCOM, USTRANSCOM, USSTRATCOM, AND USSPACECOM. DUTY 3 - Serves as a functional authority on partnership Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) issues to Leadership. DUTY 4 - Leads interagency/international cyber/intelligence partnerships contributions to plans development. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the basic and specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Professional and Scientific Positions. This is a GG-14 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-14 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Senior" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-14 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Foreign Affairs Series, 0130 Degree: major or equivalent, or a combination of courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, in international law and international relations, political science, economics, history, sociology, geography, social or cultural anthropology, law, statistics, or in the humanities; or 12 semester hours in one of the above disciplines and 12 semester hours in statistics/quantitative methods. OR Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major, or a combination of related courses totaling at least 24 semester hours, as shown in A above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. OR Experience: four years of appropriate experience in one or more of the fields listed above in work associated with international organizations, problems, or other aspects of foreign affairs. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below: SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Demonstrates broad, expert knowledge of DoD and Federal Government cyberspace issues, objectives and operations, as well as regulations and policy directives governing planning of cyber operations. Broad knowledge of cyberspace missions, authorities and capabilities as well as equivalent information regarding the roles and responsibilities of the external cyberspace program partners, which include (but are not limited to) other DoD commands and agencies, other US Government agencies, and key partner nations. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas: 1 Expert and comprehensive professional knowledge of the policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to International Affairs, Interagency and cyber Security Cooperation. 2. Broad knowledge of DoD and Federal Government cyberspace issues, objectives and operations, as well as regulations and policy directives governing planning of cyber operations. 3. Knowledge of the mission, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of DoD, US Embassy and Air Force organizations to provide command level staff guidance and/or execution of activities associated with conceptualization, development, execution, and assessment of the range of cyberspace initiatives with partner nations. 4. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing, often in the form of verbal and visual operational updates, situation reports and briefings to senior US and foreign government officials, as well as skill in working harmoniously with personnel of various ranks and cultures. 5. Knowledge of the DoD command structure and experience with joint military operations. Skill in applying Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) deliberate and crisis planning procedures, the Joint Operations Planing Process (JOPP) and Integrated tasking Order development and staffing process. 6. Broad spectrum knowledge of both international affairs functions (Security Cooperation, International Engagement, Politico-Military Affairs, etc.) and information warfare tools (ISR, Cyber, EW, and IO) to @contextualize task performance within a greater Foreign Policy environment and add efficiency/effectiveness to action officer duties while satisfying strategic objectives. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569, Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987, as codified in Sec 1601, Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS, click here Additional Information Employed Annuitants (Reemployed Annuitants): Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position. 120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Selectees who physically reside permanently in the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during the entire recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) and selected for employment in the foreign area are eligible to receive certain foreign area benefits such as: Living Quarters Allowance (LQA) or government quarters, Post Allowance, Home Leave, etc. (subject to approval) Selectees who physically reside outside the U.S., the Commonwealth of Puerto Rico or Northern Mariana Islands, and the Possessions of the U.S., during any step of the recruitment process (application, selection, and acceptance of a formal job offer) will have foreign area benefits eligibility be determined on a case by case basis.
