IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)

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The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Authorizing Official (AO) Designated Representative (AODR), and Chief of Cybersecurity.

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized 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).

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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 independently evaluating program operations, interpreting and applying regulatory guidance, preparing detailed reports and briefings for leadership, coordinating with internal and external partners to address mission needs, and providing expert advisory support to enhance organizational effectiveness.

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 system function, security policies, and technical security safeguards in order to serve as AODR/technical advisor to the AO. 2.

Mastery knowledge of, and skill in applying DoDI 8500.01 (Cybersecurity); DoDI 8510.01 (RMF for DoD IT); AFI 17-101 (RMF) to Air Force and Space Force IT systems. 3.

Knowledge of IT theories, principles, concepts, standards, practices, and emerging issues sufficient to develop new IT security theories, concepts, principles, standards, and methods for the organization.

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Knowledge of analytical, evaluation, and re-engineering methods to be able to determine technical, financial, and programmatic implications of potential cybersecurity risks to the system and associated networks.

5.

Knowledge of project/program management principles, methods, and practices including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements in order to apply and extend, enhance, or optimize the existing architecture.

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Ability to communicate clearly and effectively both verbally and in writing with all levels of governmental personnel on cybersecurity sensitive and technically complicated IT issues, and to develop and implement requisite integrated IT security and capital planning policies.

7. Skill in establishing and maintaining interpersonal relationships to coordinate with external organizations, such Air Staff, CYBERCOM, DoD and other external agencies. 8.

Skill in leading and managing personnel to perform the full range of administrative and technical supervisory duties. 9.

Ability to plan, develop, and coordinate agency-level cybersecurity or information security programs and strategies in response to critical IT security issues and coordinate the implementation of security program initiatives across platforms.

10. Ability to develop, adapt, and apply IT security strategies, methods, and policies to address emerging technology issues and cyber threats.

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.

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. Major Duties:

Exercises AODR functional responsibilities in preparation for AO decisions. Chief of Cybersecurity.

Oversees the development of IT security strategies and advises upper-level management and executives on applying and adapting such new IT security strategies, methodologies, tools, technologies and concepts.

Establishes, develops, and maintains effective working relationships with USAFA, DAF/CIO, HAF/A1X and SAF. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities.