As civilians, we share the same responsibility and passion as those in uniform - driving innovation, building the systems that protect our nation, and meeting every challenge with purpose.
The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a Full-Time Computer Scientist GG-1550-13 or Engineering GG-0855/0854-13 to work for the Air Force Materiel Command (AFMC) in the Air Force Life Cycle Management Center (AFLCMC) at JBSA-Lackland.
This is an interdisciplinary position and may be filled and classified by a candidate meeting the qualifications of occupational series: 0854, 0855, or 1550.
Recruitment, Retention, and Relocation incentives may be available.
Salary Range: $ 132,751.00 to $181,428.00
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.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service.
This position can close at any time. Apply Now! MAX 2-page resume.
Qualifications/Requirements:
In this position you will serve as the Joint Cyber Command and Control (JCC2) Lead Test engineer for cyber systems developed and sustained by the USAF on behalf of USCYBERCOM. JCC2 is on DOT&E and DTE&A oversight with an assigned OTA and LDTO. This position is responsible for overseeing/guiding multiple testing events across the JCC2 portfolio. The selected candidate will have to become familiar with USCYBERCOM's joint cyber C2 & SA architectures/systems and USCYBERCOM's JCWA components. Additionally, the candidate should have, or will obtain with in 60 months of hire, the DAWIA Test and Evaluation Practitioner level certification.
Strong Engineering or Computer Science background required.
U.S. Citizenship required.
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 (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed.
Incumbent will be subject to periodic Counterintelligence polygraph testing.
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.
Education requirements-minimum of a bachelor's degree in STEM. Master's degree in STEM field is highly desired.
This is an Engineering, Level II position covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet, or be capable of meeting, Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) requirements applicable to the duties of the position (or obtain within 24 months).
May be required to travel in Military or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty.
Knowledge, Skills, and abilities:
Mastery of a broad range of engineering, mathematics, statistical analysis, modeling/simulation, and/or other scientific concepts, principles, standards, methods, techniques, practices, and procedures.
Skill, judgment, resourcefulness, originality, and ability to foresee the impact of changing technology and in applying analytical and evaluative techniques to identify, investigate, and resolve complex issues or problems.
Knowledge of agency, AF, DoD and national-level doctrine, regulations, policies, guidelines, requirements, and initiatives related to assigned program(s) and/or project(s).
Desired experience:
Experience with Operational Test / Developmental Test (OT&E/DT&E) activities required.
Experience working with DOT&E requirements.
Knowledge of Mission Based Cyber Risk Assessment (MBCRA) methodologies.
Experienced with Leading Scaled Agile Framework for enterprise (SAFe) software development methodologies.
Experienced with leading high performing multifunctional technical teams.
Experienced with creating documentation and briefing senior level operational leaders desired.
Experience with Model Based System Engineering (MBSE) is desired.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.
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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.
U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.
AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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- Dice Id: 80183429
- Position Id: 21a9fb298f724d54a5aadfa6c58651a
- Posted 3 days ago
