Information Technology Specialist (Security).

Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.

Responsibilities

• Serves as a Cyberspace Operations Subject Matter Expert (SME) for mission management.
• Advises senior leaders on assessments regarding risks, benefits, and tradeoffs of proposed courses of action for the use of Global Resources to meet operational priorities.
• Contributes to the formation of technical guidance related to the use of Global Resources in support of Cyberspace Operations.
• Participates in working groups to conceptualize and develop plans and operational orders on the uses of Global Resources in addressing anticipated operational scenarios and parameters.
• Makes appropriate recommendations to resolve impediments to joint action, including in situations where the parameters of threats require quick action to refine/revise cyberspace plans and leverage Global Resources.
• Conducts after action analysis to assess and document the extent to which plans and procedures met mission objectives.
• Contributes to operational improvement processes and mission assessments reports to advance command efforts to refine applications of Global Resources.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• The employee may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime.
• The employee must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counter intelligence scope polygraph exam.
• This position has been designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP).
• The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1.
• The incumbent must possess or obtain an Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level II professional certification as a cyberspace professional, consistent with requirements detailed in DoDM 8140.03.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft.
• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• This position requires a 3-year probationary period.
• Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program.

Qualifications

To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by:

• Applying advanced cyber security policies and practices to resolve difficult technical issues;
• Coordinating with internal and external stakeholders in support of current and future operational planning;
• Analyzing existing cyberspace policies and operations to assess and contribute to improving operational execution.

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology-related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

• Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others.
• Customer Service - Works with clients and customers to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation.
• Oral Communication - Expresses information effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information.
• Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate.

This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure.

For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone—no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time, or intermittent.

• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest.
• Relocation/Recruitment incentive may be authorized for highly qualified candidates. Must sign a service agreement if incentive(s) is/are authorized.
• Student loan repayment, advanced leave accrual, and advanced in-hire rate may be authorized.
• This position is eligible for the Target Local Market Supplement (TLMS).