Information Technology Specialist Branch Chief, Swac

Job summary

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Major duties

The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson Space Force Base in Colorado Springs is searching for an Information Technology Specialist Branch Chief for the SWAC (NH-2210-03, GS-12/13 Equivalent). Description: The Space Warfighting Analysis Center (SWAC) is the foundational element to develop and provide authoritative Force Design recommendations for the United States Space Force (USSF). The SWAC conducts studies, analyses, modeling and wargaming to create concepts and identify feasible, affordable, and resilient future force capabilities. Serves as the directorate's plans and programs subject matter expert, with emphasis on IT project management, system's administration, and network operations. Oversees the day-to day technical aspects of internal networked information systems security to include acquisition, configuration, deployment, and maintenance supporting the SWAC's internal information systems security requirements. Advocates for early technology support in the development of acquisition strategies, performs technical assessments, establishes technical standards, transitions and integrates technologies, provides technology planning oversight of contractor and other government personnel, and reviews program technical execution. Individuals ensure the technology road map and information technology strategic plan aligns with Department of the Air Force specific requirements. Ideal Candidate: Candidate must have knowledge of information systems security and technical operations. Knowledge of information security architectures and operations. Ability to develop and evaluate information systems security and data dissemination architectures for networked applications. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. Ability to identify problems, develop timely, economical and innovative solutions. Ability to plan and organize work as well as work effectively as a team member. Mustt have a TS SCI Clearance and eligible for a Polygraph. Knowledge of information systems security program planning and budget cycles. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time parameters. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives. Ability to advise senior leaders regarding information system security requirements and processes. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written, and present briefings to senior leaders, Air Staff and equivalent counterparts. "This is a cyber security position; the employee will attain appropriate DoD approved cyber security baseline certificate(s) applicable for cyber security functions required for the DoD position held, within six months of filling position IAW DoD 8570.01-M." Key Skills and Abilities: 1. Knowledge of information systems security and technical operations. 2. Knowledge of information security architectures and operations. 3. Ability to develop and evaluate information systems security and data dissemination architectures for networked applications. 4. Ability to communicate orally and in writing, clearly, concisely, and accurately. 5. Ability to identify problems, develop timely, economical and innovative solutions. 6. Ability to plan and organize work as well as work effectively as a team member. 7. Knowledge of information systems security program planning and budget cycles. 8. Ability to execute projects and/or studies within established financial and time parameters. 9. Ability to establish and maintain relationships with key individuals/groups within and outside immediate work unit including field-level representatives. 10. Ability to advise senior leaders regarding information system security requirements and processes. 11. Ability to effectively communicate, both orally and written, and present briefings to senior leaders, Air Staff and equivalent counterparts.

Qualification

The 2210 series has an individual occupational requirement that must be met and can be viewed here. There is no Group Coverage Qualification Standard for this series.

Evaluations

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.