IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 32)

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THIS IS A NATIONAL GUARD TITLE 32 EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITION.

This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 32), Position Description Number D2331000 and is part of the OK 137th Special Operations Wing, Oklahoma Air National Guard.

MILITARY GRADES: E-4 through E-7 GENERAL EXPERIENCE: All series personnel must be certified at the next higher level before being eligible for that level and must have a minimum of one year on-the-job experience in the grade immediately below the next higher level.

An applicant must have a validated understanding of the basic principles and concepts of the occupational series and grade.

BASIC QUALIFICATIONS: In general, to qualify an applicant for any GS-2210 position, apply and evaluate the applicant's competencies (Skills, Knowledge, Abilities, and Behaviors), military and civilian experiences, completed education, learned skills, obtained knowledge, endorsed abilities, and training program accomplishments.

The following qualification factors are applicable to the Cyberspace positions: Skilled in collecting and analyzing data effectively, efficiently, and accurately; Ability to plan, direct, and coordinate difficult and complex programs; Ability to develop, apply, and adjust cyber program plans to attain agency objectives; Ability to select, develop, and supervise a subordinate staff; Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships, not only with subordinate staff, but with all levels of key management officials, the latter particularly requiring the exercise of tact, ingenuity, and resourcefulness; Ability to make oral and written presentations in a clear and concise manner; Ability to apply a high level of sound and independent judgment in the solution of cyber program problems and cyber mission requirements; A broad knowledge of and ability to utilize principles, methods, techniques, and systems; Ability to write proper English in reports and presentation formats; Ability to communicate clearly and effectively; Skilled in training, mentoring, and problem solving; and, Skilled in applying procedures and directives by reading and interpreting program material.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have at least 12 months of specialized experience working the cyber program's standardization and evaluation programs.

Skilled in weapon systems, crew positions, and developing policies used to assess Cyberspace Operator mission readiness.

Experiences included coordinating with MAJCOMs, Numbered Air Forces, Group Standardization and Evaluation, and active duty counterparts to validate that the unit's evaluation program reflected AF standards and metrics.

Experienced in developing procedures used to assess an operator's currency and readiness to perform contingency and training missions.

Skilled in identifying performance trends and knowledgeable in applying remediation to improve operator performance.

Demonstrated abilities, skills, and knowledge competencies required to assess and document a Cyberspace Operator's evaluations and qualifications.

Capabilities to write clear directions for the Crew Information Files that provide timely operational requirements for operators to read before they are cleared to conduct missions.

Knowledgeable of published cyber operation regulations.

Experienced in analyzing, evaluating and examining Cyberspace Operators in order to determine their proficiency levels as required to operate cyberspace weapon systems and meet the of particular crew positions' standards and special mission profiles.

Skilled in conducting scheduled and unscheduled positional, written and supplemental evaluations and examinations.

Must have expanded competencies that involved instructing, verifying, and certifying employees' qualifications when the employees were nominated for the Instructor Cyberspace Operator and Standardization and Evaluation Examiner (SEE) upgrade qualifications.

Experiences included performing cyberspace operations that protected and defended (or assessed the capability to protect and defend) information and information systems that ensured availability, integrity, authentication, confidentiality, and non-repudiation.

Capabilities included information systems mission assurance by incorporating protection, detection, and reaction capabilities.

Experienced in conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of DoD information systems that identified vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs.

Provided technical assessments and subject-matter expertise that improved mission and system defenses.

Must have a full-range of competencies as an experienced and qualified Evaluator Cyberspace Operator.

Must have comprehensive knowledge and understanding of information technology, cyberspace operations, and the unit's tasked missions to develop and monitor unit policies and procedures.

Experienced in delivering assessed changes to higher-level policies, standards, directives or operations manuals that provided impacts on unit plans, policies, programs or operations.

Must have experiences in the cyber program regulations, procedures, policies, and guidelines.

Skilled in presenting formal and informal briefing and written reports in regard to the Cyberspace program mission readiness.

Skilled in conducting and assessing on-line and classroom training that resulted in effective and efficient training environments.

Experiences included recommendations to senior leaders to adopt new concepts, criteria, and standards for inclusion in cyberspace operations training programs.

In-depth knowledge of the organization, programs, mission, and functions of an ANG Cyber Operation unit, its functional relationships with other like units, and associations within the unit in order to accurately assess readiness.

In-depth knowledge of mobilization/deployment/exercise processes and procedures, reporting policies, and readiness standards to effectively and efficiently plan, prepare, and conduct exercises, deployments, and mobilizations.

Strong knowledge and skill in application of techniques used to identify, analyze, evaluate, and resolve problems in unit readiness, training, and utilization.

Knowledge of, and skill in applying IT security principles and methods and of IT security products and services sufficient to evaluate and modify training evaluation metrics to ensure accurate representation of unit training posture.

Extensive knowledge and skill in applying applicable policies, standards, directives, and operations manuals to perform systems analysis, evaluate approaches, offer advice, define alternative approaches, and coordinate requirements regarding the merits of proposed actions.

Ability to communicate effectively, orally and in writing, at various levels of the command in order to express accurate cyber operations status of equipment and training as well as customers' situational requirements and challenges.

Thorough knowledge of policies, procedures, forms, and applications utilized within the DoD for equipment, training, and utilization readiness status reporting.

Thorough knowledge of a variety of automated systems and applications employed used to develop reports and correspondence, and to extract data.

Strong knowledge of command and control (C2) computer systems used by higher headquarters.

Robust knowledge of advanced features necessary to integrate various software in order to produce a single document, retrieve data, convert and produce graphical data.

In-depth knowledge of Air Force Specialty Codes (AFSCs) descriptions and pre-requisites, AF training program policy and procedures, training, testing, evaluation, certification, documentation, planning, and scheduling techniques.

Strong knowledge of military human resources policies, guidelines, and instructions to converse effectively with functional managers and higher headquarters, and advise commanders, supervisors, staff, and other unit personnel.

Knowledge of military and Civil Service personnel systems, including unit accession, career enhancement, development, and retention procedures. Major Duties:

This position is located in a Cyberspace Operations unit.

This is an Air National Guard (ANG) Dual Status Technician position requiring military membership, compatible military skill assignment, and classification.

The purpose of this position is to serve as the Superintendent, Cyber Warfare, ensuring the unit's readiness for the conduct of Cyber Protection Team (CPT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) defense operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) worldwide.

This includes the analysis, management, and administration of personnel development and utilization programs within the COS, as well as weapon system equipment readiness reporting, and collaborating with higher headquarters and other Cyberspace Operations units, Groups, and Wings.

Provides administrative supervision of the unit's full-time support functions, including cyberspace weapon system and IT system maintenance, and commander's support staff.

MAJOR DUTIES: Manages and directs personnel in support of Offensive Cyberspace Operations and Defensive Cyberspace Operations.

Manages the execution of operations plans to ensure positive control of assigned resources.

Evaluates operational effectiveness of communications, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment.

Analyzes national defense guidance and strategic objectives to create operational policies.

Implements policy through management of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to execute assigned weapon systems and command and control (C2) capabilities.

Plans, programs, and develops budget inputs to ensure resource availability.

Plans and conducts exercises and evaluations to ensure unit meets operational readiness goals, adheres to operational procedures, and uses sound management practices.

Manages C2 of cyberspace operations with DoD, interagency and Coalition Forces to establish situational awareness of both friendly and adversary operations.

Manages specific cyberspace actions including cyberspace defense, cyberspace operations in support of intelligence operations, cyberspace operational preparation of the environment and cyberspace attack in order to support OCO and DCO.

Monitors and coordinates manning authorizations and military personnel assignments, identifying needs or problem areas to the commander, and collaborating with supervisors on recommendations.

Maintains unit attendance records and the notification and counseling of members concerning requirements and the consequences of failure to satisfactorily participate.

Monitors unsatisfactory participation. Reports personnel, equipment, and/or training shortfalls to commanders, supervisors, staff, and operators.

Submits reports describing the unit's readiness status to the Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Reporting Tool (ART).

Conducts studies and analyzes contingencies, deployments, exercises, and mobilizations (CDEM) plans to determine required actions to enhance the COS's combat readiness, and provides recommendations for problem resolution.

Assists leadership with the selection, utilization, deployment, and monitoring of personnel forces and equipment to meet CDEM expectations. Evaluates a variety of types of CDEM taskings.

Receives inputs from various sources; for example, DOC statements, OPlans, Mission Capability statements (MISCAPs), and Unit Manning Documents (UMDs); reviews for completeness, errors, etc.; requests additional data as needed; and analyzes data.

Provides guidance and direction to the commander regarding the COS's ability to accomplish those missions.

Compiles and submits a variety of recurring reports related to the status of personnel, training, and equipment.

Coordinates with representatives of the CPT leadership cell, CPT and/or ICS operational squads, and the Commander to ensure Unit readiness for operational events, exercises, assessments and projects, and oversees the management of all support function equipment and tools.

Assists in the management of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computer and communications equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, workday utilization management, budget preparation, resource allocation, administrative support, and personnel management.

Incumbent coordinates with Unit Commander to establish Unit readiness objectives and policies. Oversees the deployment training of Unit personnel to meet operational requirements.

Exercises responsibility for establishing and maintaining a high level of readiness for assigned personnel. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.

Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management.

Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives.