Job summary

The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Information Warfare Planner and planning subject matter expert to the 16 AF Global Effects and Air Forces Cyberspace (AFCYBER) mission. Plans, integrates, and synchronizes Cyberspace operations (CO), activities, and investments, Defensive and Offensive CO, electromagnetic warfare (EW), and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) missions.

Major duties

DUTY 1: Serves as a subject matter expert on current operations in the Information Warfare portfolio consisting of cyberspace operation (CO), cyberspace enabling operations (CEO) , electromagnetic warfare (EW), and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) capabilities and planning. DUTY 2: Serves as the architect and developer of Cyberspace Operations (CO) and Information Warfare (IW) operations planning efforts. DUTY 3: Establishes and maintains a current series of liaison contacts within the DoD, Sister Services and national- level agencies as a recognized authority in Cyberspace Operations (CO), within the Information Warfare (IW) mission. DUTY 4: Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings, training sessions, consultations and strategy sessions with other staff functions and activities to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, convey defensive cyberspace operations activities, and investments to proposed changes and advocate for requirements in assigned program(s).

Qualification

This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" 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 specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. 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: Extensive knowledge of the wide range of concepts, principles, and practices to include cyberspace planning, execution, and assessment. Understanding of cyberspace components roles and responsibilities, cyberspace weapons systems , and current authorities resident for the Commander, AFCYBER and Joint Force Headquarters Cyber. Advanced planning knowledge of the AF Cyber Mission Forces, National Mission forces, Cyber Protection forces, and DODIN operations. Knowledge of information technology sufficient to establish, integrate and manage enterprise-wide IT programs, architecture, and standards, across the command including utilization of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of Cyberspace Operations (CO) concepts to include defensive, offensive and network maintenance sufficient to develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution, and assess operations. Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of joint operations, joint operational command and control, operational art and design, and the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) sufficient to plan, develop, integrate and coordinate 16 Air Force Information Warfare (IW) capabilities, support plans, requirements, request for support and operations. Knowledge of information technology sufficient to establish, integrate and manage enterprise-wide IT programs, architecture and standards, across the command including utilization of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts. Knowledge and familiarization regarding IW to include information operations (IO), electromagnetic warfare (EW), military information support operations (MISO), cyberspace operations (CO), public affairs (PA) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Joint and Service doctrine. To effectively develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution. Ability to understand, develop analytical investigative techniques and provide recommended feasible solutions to HQ-C (AF), and EUCOMs operational challenges, by working within and outside the organization to gain support for the organization's goals and objectives. Ability to plan, organize, direct and adjust the functions and work operations of multiple organizational levels and with available resources, and mentor the staff of an organization. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; includes but is not limited to preparing and delivering briefings, studies, and executive correspondence. Ability to effectively represent the organization with internal agencies, MAJCOMs, HQUSAF/SAF organizations, and intra-agency whole-of-government partner agencies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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 Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position implemented under Section 1599f of Title 10, United States Code (U.S.C). This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with CES 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 3005, CES 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. All new CES employees are required to complete a three-year CES trial period. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service. For additional information, click here For additional information on CES, click here

Evaluations

Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.