IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

Summary

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Serves as senior IT specialist and consultant responsible for management, oversight, and execution of Information Assurance policies, practices, procedures and standards for all command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence (C4I) systems within AFNORTH and the Continental United States (CONUS) North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) Region (CONR)

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Duties

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• Serves as senior information technology (IT) specialist, Information Assurance Manager, and consultant responsible for management, oversight, and execution of Information Assurance policies, practices procedures and standards for all command, control, communications, computer, and intelligence
• As senior Information Assurance specialist, manages and ensures appropriate coordination of Certification and Accreditation processes as they pertain to AFNORTH/CONR systems
• Analyzes requirements and establishes plans of action for improving IT systems/applications
• Reviews and implements emerging DoD and Air Force Information Assurance guidance, policy and regulations.
• As a senior IT specialist responsible for Information Assurance, ensures emergent systems within AFNORTH/CONR scope

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see ;/li>
• 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: ;/li>
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• 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 (SAPs) cont'd
• to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A favorable suitability determination is required before appointment.
• Position requires industry certification in accordance with DoD Directive 8570.1M, DoD Information System. Upon hire or within 6 months of selection to fill position, is required to attain a CISSP (Certified Information Systems Security Professional)
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station and involve travel on military and commercial aircraft
• Overtime and/or emergency overtime may be required.
• Incumbent will abide by local safety regulations, when in a TDY status, including the wearing of special safety clothing and equipment.
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekend and/or holidays.
• 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. Category II/Type 5/Code O.
• Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. Position includes work as a paramount duty requirement. DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
• A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD regulations. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position.
• 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.

Qualifications

The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight, and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission, the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values integrity first, service before self, and excellence in all we do.

Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide:

• AF DCIPS Interchange
• AF Internal Employee
• DoD Transfer (Excluding Air Force)
• EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses
• Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan
• Land Management Employee
• Military Spouse Preference
• Non-AF DCIPS Interchange
• PPP DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians
• PPP DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible
• PPP Mil Res (MR) and Nat Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement
• Veterans Employment Opportunities Act

In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series, GS-2210 (Alternate A). ;br>
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 year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12 (or equivalent in other pay systems) which includes demonstrating the ability in utilizing IT network systems design principles, methodologies, and approaches used in developing, testing, installing, operating, managing, and maintaining network services that support functional requirements. Ability to integrate methods, IT security principles and methods, and project management principles and methods sufficient to plan and coordinate the authority to operate and authority to connect new products or equipment. In-depth understanding of DoD and Air Force Information Assurance Directives and Policies.

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-11 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-12 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. In-depth knowledge of DoD and Air Force Information Assurance Directives and Policies.

2. Knowledge of a full range of IT security principles, concepts, practices, products, and services (including system software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

3. Knowledge of a wide range of IT networking principles, concepts, and methods.

4. Knowledge of the Air Force's policy and planning formulation process along with its mission and objectives to prepare IT policies and plans.

5. Knowledge of system architecture, integration techniques, and testing methods.

6. In-depth knowledge of DoD's Defense Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process(DIACAP).

7. In-depth knowledge of the Air Force's Certification and Accreditation process and configuration management regulations, principles, and techniques.

8. Knowledge of and familiarity with DoD and Air Force agencies responsible for coordinating Information Assurance efforts.

9. Knowledge of industry best practices relating to security management, information assurance, and configuration control.

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.

Current Federal Civilian employees may apply for temporary and term positions and if selected, a break in service may be required prior to appointment to the position.

Temporary and Term Appointments: If you are selected for a temporary or term position in the competitive service, your appointment may be extended to the maximum period allowed by law without further competition.

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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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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