Air Education and Training Command

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Summary Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as a command headquarters-level senior Cybersecurity Planner, applying requisite knowledge, training, and experience to plan, organize, implement, and determine necessary policies and procedures for the successful management of assigned MAJCOM projects. Duties Help • Develops detailed plans, goals, and objectives for implementation of assigned cyber duties major command-level Information Technology (IT) projects. • Serves as a senior security specialist and focal point for systems architecture. • Represents MAJCOM/A6 with a variety of installation and functional area organizations. • Develops IT policy and guidelines. • Acquires/procures IT hardware, software and/or capabilities required for assigned projects Requirements Help Conditions of employment • U.S. Citizenship Required • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov • If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at: https://afciviliancareers.com/regulatory/ • This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program • Disclosure of Political Appointments • Only open to current Air Force civilian employees within the AETC Command • The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evening, weekends, and/or holidays. Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required • Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft • Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position • Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance • 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, • cont... the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA Management Level III certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. • cont... Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). Click here for the occupational requirements for this position. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes experience with applying, advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to make decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important agency IT policies or programs FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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: • Knowledge of IT systems life cycle management, to include requirements analysis, development of technical solutions/costings, acquisition, implementation, testing, operations and maintenance, evolution, and end of life; knowledge of IT acquisition policies, laws, regulations, strategies, and best practices; and knowledge of applicable DoD, Air Force, Command instructions and public laws as they apply to IT planning and acquisition. • Ability to plan, organize, lead, and manage multiple, complex IT projects simultaneously; and to use a broad range of IT project management methodologies, concepts, tools and approaches to manage projects, and guide project participants, to ensure cost, schedule and performance requirements are met. Ability to leverage best practices and lessons learned of external organizations and academic institutions dealing with cyber issues. Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes. Ability to develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities. • Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles. Knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies. Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). Knowledge of cyber threats and vulnerabilities. Ability to analyze functional requirements and, using knowledge of IT hardware/software, emerging technologies, and business processes, translate those functional requirements into sound technical solutions. • Knowledge of emerging technologies that have potential for exploitation. Ability to analyze facts and data to make sound decisions, even in uncertain situations, and understand the direct and indirect impacts of those decisions; and ability to communicate effectively, and successfully convey complex technical information to non-technical personnel, including but is not limited to preparing studies, executive correspondence, statements of work, etc, and preparing/presenting briefings. • Skill in leading and motivating project teams in a variety of situations; includes dealing effectively with individuals of varied backgrounds, and building them into a team that will work cooperatively toward goal accomplishment. 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 This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional information The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide: Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on how to apply as an ICTAP eligible click here. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well qualified or above for this position. You must submit a copy of the agency notice, your most recent performance rating, and your most recent SF-50 noting position, grade level, and duty location. 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. Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected, and placed at the highest grade for which they applied. You must include a completed copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the DD Form 3145-4, Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Applicant Eligible: PPP Applicants, if determined well qualified and selected, will be placed at the at the full performance level. You must include the applicable completed copy of the PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility as a PPP Applicant. Click here to obtain/download a copy of the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 through DD3145-4, select the appropriate checklist for your claimed preference). To determine the applicable PPP Self-Certification Checklist required to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming, refer to the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide located in the Required Documents section of this vacancy announcement. 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. Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Expand Hide additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.