Temporary Cyber Command Jobs (NOW HIRING)

Summary
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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Senior Information System Security Engineer (ISSE) for DAF enterprise-wide SAP technology initiatives including Special Access Programs Information Technology (SAP-IT) Lead Command efforts on behalf of AFMC/CC.
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Duties
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1. Serves as primary advisor and subject matter expert on secure systems engineering, development, installation configuration, and troubleshooting.
2. Leads, manages, directs, or is responsible for DAF enterprise-wide technology initiatives to include SAP-IT Lead Command efforts on behalf of AFMC/CC.
3. Executes special IT projects dealing with far-reaching technical, budgetary, and policy issues.
4. Leads and/or participates in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, and special IT projects.
5. Prepares and delivers oral presentations such as briefings of conclusions, training sessions, consultation, and strategy sessions to secure cooperation, resolve controversial matters, and convey information relative to proposed changes in programs/capabilities.

Requirements
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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
• 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 position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html
• Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
• The employee must be eligible and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) clearance, as well as be eligible to be granted and maintain access to Special Access Programs.
• This position may require drug testing and the candidate may be subject to passing a drug test upon selection. Position may be subject to random drug testing.
• Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
• Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• 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.
• 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.
• This position may require travel. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty.
• Per DoDM 8140.03, will attain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certification applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the position held. Continued
• Continuation from above: within six months of filling position and will maintain in good standing cybersecurity baseline certification.
• This is a Centrally Managed position under the Cyberspace and Information Technology career field.

Qualifications
Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210, Competency-Based Qualifications Standard. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/
BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:
Applicants are expected to demonstrate the required proficiency level of the OPM established competencies and/or competencies and proficiency levels modified by the agency in alignment with the specific job analysis. Education may not be required, used as in lieu of, or as an alternative for demonstrating the specific competencies identified.
In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-3, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-13 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in serving as a technical advisor for secure systems engineering; applying risk management, secure technical design, and information assurance principles to enterprise secure architecture; leading Special Access Programs (SAP) technology initiatives and strategic implementation; collaborating with senior leaders, program offices, engineers, and mission partners; and integrating cloud and cross-domain solutions into enterprise architectures.
NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.
Ideal Candidate: In addition to the Specialized Experience statement listed above, the ideal candidate would have experience in system accreditation, compliance and specialty IT projects dealing with far-reaching technical, budgetary, and policy issues.
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. Expert knowledge and ability to provide technical leadership and project/program oversight over highly complex cyberspace, information technology (IT) and knowledge management (KM) activities.
2. Skill in conducting substantial coordination among a variety of organizations and high-level managers to identify and integrate internal and external program issues affecting the organization or agency, such as integrating IT programs with other programs of equivalent scope and complexity as well as those involving other technical, financial organizational, and administrative factors.
3. Knowledge of DoD financial planning and programming process, Federal budget cycles, project/program management, acquisition planning, and contracting methodologies sufficient to identify and defend requirements, integrate activities, and lead teams to meet cyberspace, IT and KM mission requirements throughout the command and in inter-agency environments.
4. Knowledge of current and new cyber/IT systems architectures, life-cycle processes, integration and interoperability, design operations and configuration, facilities, practices and methodology across the Government, private industry, and academia.
5. Knowledge of the missions, roles, functions, organizational structures, and operation of the DoD, Department of the Air Force, Space Force, and organizations that govern, interface with, and/or influence the systems acquisition process.
6. Skill and ability to speak and write effectively, to address highly complex technical and controversial issues (frequently in terms understandable to non-technical personnel), serve as senior consultant to agency management officials, prepare and give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports and statements for senior military (General Officer/SES), government, private sector management officials.

This is an open continuous announcement and will be used to fill vacancies as openings occur. To receive consideration for vacancies, applicants must submit complete applications prior to the established cut-off date(s). Application initial cut-off date is 05 JAN 2027, applications received after this date will be considered only if needed for future vacancies. You are encouraged to apply as early as possible. This announcement will remain open until the closing date indicated; however, those who apply after the cut-off date will be considered for referral to the hiring manager only if no selection is made from the initial group or if additional vacancies occur and the initial referral list yielded an insufficient number of candidates. If you make corrections and resubmit your application, the date the application is last submitted will be used to determine those who are considered to have met the cut-off date.
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
ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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 is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-04 equivalent to a GS-14 to GS-15.
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.
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This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.
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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.
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