CYBER POLICY AND PLANNING SPECIALIST

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The primary purpose of this position is: to serve as command level manager/senior cyber planner within the Command and Control, Communications and Computers (C4) Interoperability and Engagements Branch, Operations Division of the J6 Directorate of U.S.

Central Command 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 EO 13473 Appointment of Certain Military Spouses Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Employee Military Spouse Preference 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 I In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions, Miscellaneous Administration and Program Series 0301.

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SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-12, or equivalent in other pay systems.

Examples of specialized includes; Application of cybersecurity policy, emerging cyber threats, cyber defense principles, and partner-nation cyber capacity-building frameworks to integrate cyber considerations into Theater-level plans, Security Cooperation (SC) activities, and campaign objectives.

Application of joint planning processes, Theater strategy development, and Department of Defense cyber and SC authorities (e.g., Title 10, BPC, DSCA, international cyber norms) sufficient to translate broad commander's intent and policy direction into executable cyber engagement plans, annexes, and operationally aligned Partner Nation (PN) cyber initiatives.

experience includes 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-12 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-13 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.

Knowledge of cybersecurity principles, emerging threats, vulnerabilities, and cyber defense best practices sufficient to integrate cyber considerations into operational planning and partner-nation capability development.

2.

Knowledge of joint planning processes, Department of Defense/ Department of War cyber policy, theater strategy development, and security cooperation frameworks necessary to align cyber initiatives with U.S.

strategic objectives. 3.

Skill in developing, reviewing, and integrating cyber and C4 elements into strategic-level documents such as campaign plans, OPLAN annexes, posture plans, and partner-capacity roadmaps. 4.

Skill in planning, coordinating, and executing multi-stakeholder cyber engagements, including synchronizing interagency, coalition, and component contributions to achieve theater cybersecurity objectives.

5. Ability to assess partner-nation cyber capabilities, identify capability gaps, and formulate tailored recommendations to strengthen cybersecurity capacity and interoperability. 6.

Ability to lead teams, manage projects, prioritize workloads, and oversee execution of cyber engagement activities in support of theater campaign objectives.

Ability to communicate complex cyber and policy concepts clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing, to diverse audiences including senior leaders, interagency partners, and international counterparts.

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. Major Duties:

Strategic Planning and Integration of Cybersecurity Cooperation Across Theater-Level Documents; Serves as the command-level lead for integrating Partner Nation cybersecurity objectives into USCENTCOM strategic and operational planning frameworks.

Partner Nation Cybersecurity Engagement and Capacity-Building Execution: Leads planning, coordination, and execution of USCENTCOM's Partner Nation Cybersecurity Engagement Plan.

Cyber Engagement Section Leadership, Oversight, and Organizational Synchronization: Provides leadership and oversight for the Cyber Engagement section, ensuring effective execution of all Partner Nation cyber engagement, planning, and capacity-building activities.

Cyber Policy Development, Governance, and Interoperability Planning: Develops, interprets, and implements policies, procedures, and administrative frameworks that guide USCENTCOM's cyber-related Security Cooperation and Partner Nation engagements.

Assessments, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) of Partner Nation Cyber Capacity-Building: Serves as the J6 subject matter expert for Assessment, Monitoring, and Evaluation (AM&E) of cyber-focused Security Cooperation activities.