IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)

at U.S. Air Force - Agency Wide in Scott AFB, Illinois, United States

Job Description

Summary As a Cyber Effects Planner in the USTRANSCOM Cyber Operations-Integrated Planning Element the position defines, develops, and integrates Cyberspace Operations (CO) effects into Combatant Command (CCMD) Operational Plans and Contingency Plans. Participates in CCMD processes to identify operations requirements which integrate CO and Information Operations to include, but not limited to, Offensive Cyberspace Operations, Defensive Cyberspace Operations, and Operations in the Information Environment. Responsibilities DUTY 1: Serves as a Cyber Effects Planner, act as a senior subject matter expert on Cyberspace Operations to bridge the operational to tactical gaps and provide relevant support to CCMD planning. Employs cyberspace capabilities to achieve military objectives or effects in or through cyberspace. Assists with integrating cyber disciplines into the warfighter operational missions. Performs policy development support for full spectrum CO. Employs cyberspace capabilities to achieve military objectives or effects in or through cyberspace. Plans, recommends, integrates, and executes comprehensive, essential cyber processes, guidelines, and standards for the CO-IPE. DUTY 2: Analyzes complex operational, tactical situational awareness processes and cyber systems (security) in order to support mission activities. Operational and technical military experience in planning, developing, coordinating, and executing United States Air Force (USAF) or other Services participation in Command, Service, Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) and CCMD operations and exercises. Maintains in-depth knowledge of IT standards, protocols, and methods of exploitation to reduce probability of, and minimize effects by adversaries to ensure an operationally defensive posture of networks and expeditionary communications. DUTY 3: Participates in studies, conducts trend analysis and performs other work associated with maintaining maximum combat readiness. Leads complex projects, often cutting across organizational lines to advance integration of CO. Delivers advice and assistance to CCMD to resolve operational problems as they develop in support of the execution of CCMD, operations, related objectives, and formulation of supporting CO efforts. Aids the integration by providing guidance, resources, and collaboration to develop best practices and facilitate organizational support for achieving objectives in integrated cyber actions. DUTY 4: Represents the functional mission at higher levels within the CCMD. Consults with USCYBERCOM, JFHQ-DODIN, JFHQ-C AF, and other DoD staff and working groups on cyberspace operations and effects. Prepares reports encompassing long and short-range strategy recommendations and presents briefings covering recommendations for future requirements. Seeks out the latest information, industry and other sources on relevant doctrine, directives and policies surrounding military contingency planning. Consults with CCMD enterprise officials and working groups, customers, and other organization personnel on cyberspace concerns. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the “Professional” work category are at the “Senior” work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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. In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: 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. NOTE: IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE APPLICANT MUST ALSO MEET THE QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS LISTED BELOW. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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 expert knowledge of a wide range of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of critical command plans and programs for participating in and conducting CCMD crisis/contingency operations; focusing on CO integration; Cyber Counter-Threat; Cyber Warfare and associated mission operations, training, deployment, acquisition, exercise, training systems, contingency, and similar operations. Mastery of, and skill in applying, wide range of Cyber/IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments including the development and interpretation of policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout the Air Force enterprise and across the DoDIN; providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical Cyber issues; the application of new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and making decisions or recommendations that significantly influence important Air Force, CCMD, USCYBERCOM, JFHQ-C (AF), and JFHQ-C (DoDIN) cyber policies or programs. 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: Mastery of knowledge regarding communications-computer system requirements, AFCYBER Tactics, Techniques, and Procedures (TTPs), the Air Force Information Network (AFIN) enterprise architecture, along with an in-depth knowledge of current and projected threats (as depicted by the intelligence community) to the DoDIN and the AFIN. Mastery of the principles, concepts, and theories of Cyberspace Operations, and the standard practices, methods, and TTPs of the occupation to perform difficult and complex assignments. Mastery of Information Technology (IT) best commercial and military practices, testing concepts and weapons systems capabilities. Utilizes this knowledge to assist the CCMD in accomplishing its cyber missions. Knowledge of analytical and evaluative methods and techniques, as well as measurement of data to plan, schedule, and conduct projects and studies to evaluate and recommend ways to improve the effectiveness and efficiency of