Remote Program Analyst Jobs in Silver Spring, MD

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The Primary Purpose of This Position: To serve as the Cyber Requirements Division Program Manager for a division within the Headquarters United States Air Force which provides cyber requirements policy advice, guidance and recommendation on all requirements issues affecting all Air Force cyber capabilities.
DUTIES:

• As the program manager, plans, programs, budgets, and executes resource to organize, train and equip all Air Force cyber units, personnel and equipment.
• Participates in special projects and initiates and performs special assignments to include long-term planning, functional/technical advice and guidance, and continuity of management of cyber programs, units and organizations.
• Serves as Air Force lead for future cyber capabilities/requirements.
• Represents the division at higher levels within the organization and with other eternal organizations.
• Maintains currency on cyber policy, Joint and Air Force cyber doctrine, planned Concepts of Operations (CONOPS) for current cyber systems, and CONOPS for future systems.

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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
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
• Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
• Must have a top secret clearance with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access.
• This is a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to random drug testing for drug use
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft. Short and extensive TDY trips worldwide require using all modes of commercial and military transportation.
• Incumbent's retention of position is for at least one year.
• This position meets the administrative exemption criteria for the Fair Labor Standards Act (5 CFR 551.206).

Qualifications
Conditions of Employment (cont.):

• Requires review of AF Requirements Orientation Briefing within 30 days of Entrance on Duty. Requires completion of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) online course CLR 101, Introduction to Joint Capability Integration and Development System (JCIDS), (or previous completion of CLM 041, Capability Based Planning) and completion of Defense Acquisition University (DAU) online course RQM 110, Core Concepts for Requirements Management within 90 days of Entrance on Duty

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, Management and Program Analysis Series 0343.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience includes expert knowledge of cyberspace operational procedures and associated structure for integrating, authorizing, committing and evaluating cyber capabilities. Must be capable of assuming responsibility for integration and continuity of cyber operations philosophy, policies, priorities, and procedures for secure and effective cyber operations. Expert knowledge of the process within DoD for interacting with Congress, beginning with submission of the President's Budget and carrying through to consideration by the various committees. Understanding the roles of military services, the unified commanders, the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the Office of the Secretary of Defense, and the Executive Office of the President in submitting the budget and reacting to Congressional change through the appeal process. Expert knowledge of Headquarters United States Air Force Air Staff, USCYBERCOM, and AFCYBER policies used to support operations, integration and security strategies. Knowledge of Headquarters United States Air Force Air Staff, USCYBERCOM, and AFCYBER plans, programs, policies, and operations sufficient to participate in the formulation of operations, integration and security strategies.
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-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.
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. Prior, demonstrated and proven successful experience in Headquarters staff experience; prior Headquarters Air Force Cyber Command experience highly desired. Prior MAJCOM Deputy Division Chief or higher experience highly desired.
2. Knowledge of cyber operations, cyber networks, security strategies and capabilities of interest to Headquarters United States Air Force, USCYBERCOM and AFCYBER.
3. Knowledge of United States, Department of Defense, Joint Chief of Staff, and Services' cyberspace operations and network policies.
4. Comprehensive knowledge of Headquarters United States Air Force, Joint Staff, and USCYBERCOM staff processes. Previous Joint experience highly desired.
5. Advanced knowledge and mastery of Headquarters United States Air Force strategic planning processes, organizing, coordinating, and directing operations associated with formulating, analyzing, and improving AFSPC capability requirements strongly desired. Previous acquisition experience highly desired. In-depth knowledge of Air Staff Planning, Programming, Budgeting and Execution (PPBE) processes required. Previous Air Staff Program Element Monitor experience highly desired.
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
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.
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.
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.
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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.
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