Cyberspace Operations Senior Leader
Defense Information Systems Agency
Posted: February 18, 2026 (3 days ago)
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Joint Activities
Department of the Army
Base salary range: $88,520 - $115,079
Typical requirements: 1 year specialized experience at GS-12. Expert-level knowledge in field.
Note: Actual salary includes locality pay (15-40%+ depending on location).
This job involves leading and coordinating cyberspace operations plans and programs for a U.S.
military command in Europe, including developing strategies for cyber missions during crises or routine activities.
The role requires managing budgets, training staff, and ensuring all efforts align with broader military goals.
It's a good fit for experienced military or government professionals with a strong background in cyber planning and leadership who thrive in high-stakes, international environments.
About the Position: Serves as a Cyberspace Operations Plans and Programs Specialist for Headquarters United States European Command (HQ USEUCOM), EC311, Cyberspace Operation Division (CyOD), with responsibility for leading, managing, directing, integrating, coordinating, and synchronizing the execution of plans and programs for all CyOD branches.
Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job.
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected.
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
30 Percent or More Disabled Veterans Current Department of Army Civilian Employees Applying to OCONUS Positions Current Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army) Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange Agreement Domestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel Workforce Excepted Service Overseas Family Member Appointment Family Member Preference (FMP) for Overseas Employment Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan Land Management Workforce Flexibility Act Military Spouse Preference (MSP) for Overseas Employment Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible Priority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability Retirement Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below.
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student; social).
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application.
Additional information about transcripts is in this document.
You will be evaluated on your competency in the following areas, based on one year of specialized experience that includes: Planning and Evaluation Leading the execution of plans (such as deliberate, crisis, strategic, operational, and tactical) and programs for a cyberspace operations (CO) mission; AND Administration and Management Developing new or modified cyberspace operating procedures and policies; AND Organizational Awareness Providing joint exercise support for cyber activities, such as developing war plans and operational orders; AND Manages Resources Approving the allocation and distribution of funds for an organization's budget.
Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (GS-13).
Major Duties:
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