Supervisory IT Specialist

Duties Plans, organizes, and oversees the activities of the IT Operations and Cyber Defense Division as IT Ops and Cyber Defense Service Owner. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Manages all aspects of the operation and monitoring of network systems. Performs C4 information technology (IT) management responsibilities. Requirements Conditions of Employment U.S. Citizenship Required. Males must be registered for Selective Service, see . This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program. Disclosure of Political Appointments. 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: DoD National Relocation Program (DNRP) may be authorized. Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. The employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays. The employee may be required to travel on military and commercial aircraft. Recall to duty may be a requirement of this position. 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. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). This is a Mission Essential (ME) position performing a Mission Critical Function (MCF) which must continue uninterrupted after the occurrence of an emergency and continued through full resumption of all functions. This position is designated as a key position IAW AFI 36-507. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. (cont'd) Incumbents of Key positions must be removed from their military recall status if alternative for filling of the position during an emergency are not available. A one (1) year supervisory probationary period is required if applicant selected has not previously met this requirement. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements for the Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving AND one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-14 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes: Application of computer systems and related computer concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies, related to information assurance, information security, cyber operations, and computer network defense operations and environments; Applying a full range of cybersecurity and information security (INFOSEC) requirements, principles, concepts, practices, and methods sufficient to manage the evaluation of risks and vulnerabilities; managing and coordinating enterprise operations including design and modernization programs and strategies; formulating enterprise architecture policy and procedures; and simultaneously coordinating and integrating enterprise operations programs and issues. 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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 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: Expert knowledge of computer systems and related computer concepts, principles, practices, and methodologies related to information assurance, information security, cyber operations, and computer network defense operations and environments. Expert knowledge of a full range of cybersecurity and information security (INFOSEC) requirements, principles, concepts, practices, and methods sufficient to manage the evaluation of risks and vulnerabilities, to oversee the development and/or implementation of mitigating improvements, to advise on and/or develop new security measures and countermeasures, and to manage the dissemination of IT security tools and procedures. Expert knowledge of and skill in overseeing technical and non-technical risk and vulnerability assessments and vulnerability management processes and procedures. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Skill managing and coordinating enterprise operations including design and modernization programs and strategies; formulating enterprise architecture policy and procedures; and simultaneously coordinating and integrating enterprise operations programs and issues. Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of subordinate organizational segments to meet division requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and supervise, mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors. Ability to communicate clearly, concisely, and with technical accuracy, both orally and in writing. 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. Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here . Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017" suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information. Benefits Help A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee