Duties

Summary

The Senior Leader for Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (DCIO) Support position will be in support of DC3 in Linthicum, MD. DC3 provides D/MM forensics, cyber investigative and forensic training, technical solutions development, and cyber analytics.

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Responsibilities

Serve as Senior Leader for Defense Criminal Investigative Organizations (DCIO) support within DC3. Incumbent is expected to authoritatively plan, guide, and harmonize DCIO requirements in conjunction with DC3 resource development, programming, controls, and execution. Provides resource management guidance relative to integration of DC3's capabilities with the DCIO community for improved operations and achievement of DoD/AF goals.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
00

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Complete applications MUST be received by 11:59 p.m. (EST) of the closing date of the announcement to be considered
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• Position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP). Position requires the incumbent sign a Drug Testing letter and pass urinalysis testing prior to appointment.
• EXECUTIVE PERSONNEL FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE REPORT (Standard Form 278). Selected candidate must file this report in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978.
• PROBATIONARY PERIOD. An individual's initial SL career appointment becomes final only after the individual successfully completes a 2-year probationary period.
• Veterans preference applies.
• Temporary Duty (TDY) will be required. Position may be required frequent travel by air via military or commercial aircraft.
• ACTIVE DUTY MILITARY MEMBERS. On resume, indicate when you are eligible for retirement.
• RELOCATION AUTHORIZED: Yes. Payment of Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs is authorized in accordance with the Joint Travel Regulations (JTR).
• TRAVEL. Position requires travel under conditions specified in the DoD Joint Travel Regulations. Incumbent is expected to travel on short notice.
• TOP SECRET SECURITY CLEARANCE. This position has been designated Critical-Sensitive and the selectee must have or be able to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance..
• POST-GOVERNMENT RESTRICTIONS. This position may be subject to the post-government employment restrictions of Sections 207(a) and (f) of Title 18, United States Code.

Qualifications

QUALIFICATIONS: Eligibility will be based upon a clear showing the applicant has training, education and experience of the scope and quality sufficient to effectively carry-out the duties of the position. Your conduct and character must demonstrate suitability for the position for which you are applying. Candidates must exemplify the corporate perspective, leadership vision, broad experience and character needed in the Civilian Senior Executive corps not only to satisfy the immediate vacancy, but future vacancies which will occur in a variety of organizations, functions and locations.

This position has a basic qualification requirement (specialized experience) .

(1) At least 3 years of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS/GG-15/Pay Band 5 grade level or equivalent military/academic/industry experience iin providing expert advice on matters concerning Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) issues effecting government wide activities and government interest. This also includes the development and implementation of Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) policies, procedures, and objectives among all Federal stakeholders. Collaborating and coordinating with federal criminal investigators and Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) agencies. Reviewing technical reports and analytical products based on sensitive data streams to include data obtained by Director for the Defense Cyber Crime Center (DCIO) LE/CI activities. Providing progress reports and comprehensive briefings to senior management, to include Executive Director regarding Law Enforcement/Counterintelligence (LE/CI) mission partner issues and how those impact mission objectives in cybersecurity activities and outcomes. Making periodic, comprehensive assessment and evaluation of the Center's program goals/objectives which provide a basis for long-range planning to enhance the organizations management support capabilities.

A. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): A supplemental statement must be submitted separately addressing each TQ. TQs must provide specific examples that address relevant experience and accomplishments. Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Applicants must reflect superior technical qualifications demonstrated through leadership and management in the following:

1. Demonstrated success in overseeing comprehensive program management and execution capabilities within the organization's planning, development and execution of technical and analytical operations that support criminal, counterintelligence, and cyber investigation and operations involving technical computer programs, tools, and other advanced technology issues.

2. Demonstrated success in providing expert advice on matters concerning LE/CI issues affecting DoD-wide activities and whole of Government interests, and the development and implementation of LE/CI policies, procedures, and objectives in support of and in partnership with other LE/CI agencies and DoD/Federal stakeholders.

3. Demonstrated experience reviewing technical reports and analytical products that involve complicated networks, computer programs, and analysis of log files, evidence, and other findings for coordination and sharing among like organizations, or for the organization's exploitation and production of actionable threat products.

B. SENIOR PROFESSIONAL QUALIFICATIONS: Applicants should focus on recent experience, education, and training, as some Recruitment Panel and Executive Resources Board members may consider experience that's over 10 years old to be outdated. Supplemental statement addressing the following:

1. Achievements that impacted the organizations mission and contributed to knowledge advancements in the fields of law enforcement, criminal investigations, counterintelligence, cybersecurity, and Information Technology.

2. Leadership: Seasoned senior leader on cybersecurity activities requiring high-level strategy development, technical vision, innovation, and presentations with senior leaders and subject matter technical experts of the federal, military services, and/or private industry to arrive at acceptable technical and business solutions and agreement on highly complex and possibly controversial information technology issues.

3. Professional Stature: Recognized success in the law enforcement, cybersecurity, and Information Technology profession as indicated by a record of accomplishment of progressive program management assignments of increasing responsibility.

C. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS: The following will be used to help rate and rank candidates:

1. Master's degree preferably in Criminal Justice, Criminology, or Cybersecurity or related field is highly desirable. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited institution.

2. Experience and/or demonstrated ability to interpret and apply federal laws, regulations, executive orders and other policies, and communicates guidance to address agency-specific needs to ensure agency-wide adoption.

3. Expert knowledge and work experience in criminal investigations, law enforcement practices, counterintelligence, and the relationship of various federal authorities to Information technology (IT) management and practices is highly desired. A key component of DC3's mission success is delivery of forensically enabled products and services based on the nexus f Titles 6, 10, 40, 44 and 50 U.S.C. While it is desirable that the applicant has IT experience, it is also highly desirable that the candidate has demonstrable work experience as a GS-1811 special agent or ten (10) plus years of law enforcement experience at the U.S. federal or military level, with at least three (3) years at the senior level (GS-15/06).

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

You MUST have one or more listed eligibilities (click "Learn more about this agency" button above) to be considered. Eligibility claims must be supported with required documentation submitted with each application package to be considered. "Transfer" and "Reinstatement" or equivalent eligible must provide their most current SF-50 and the SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if not reflected on most current/separation SF-50. *Air Force is not responsible for erroneous eligibilities you list or fail to list.
Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
The following conditions of employment apply:

A. 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.
B. APPOINT RECENTLY RETIRED MILITARY MEMBERS: Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
C Veterans Preference: If you are claiming veteran's preference, you MUST submit the appropriate documentation. Failure to do so WILL result in the loss of veteran's preference, and will possibly impact your placement on the certificate. For more veterans' information please click here .
- 10-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a signed SF-15, "Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference" plus the proof as required by the SF-15. Click here for a copy of the SF-15 .
- 5-Point Veterans' Preference: You MUST submit a copy of your DD-214 which includes Character of Service (usually Member-4 copy). If you are currently active duty, you may submit written documentation (certification) from your branch of service certifying that you are expected to be discharged or released from active duty under honorable conditions no later than 120 days after the date the certification is signed. The certification should also include when your terminal leave will begin, your rank and dates of active duty service.
D. The incumbent may be required to be available for other than normal duty hours to include weekends in support of exercises, crisis planning and real-world response requirements.

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Tax Law Impact for PCS: On 22-Dec-2017, Public Law 115-97 - the "Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 suspended qualified moving expense deductions along with the exclusion for employer reimbursements and payments of moving expenses effective 01-Jan-2018 for tax years 2018 through 2025. The law made taxable certain reimbursements and other payments, including driving mileage, airfare and lodging expenses, en-route travel to the new duty station, and temporary storage of those items. The Federal Travel Regulation Bulletin (FTR) 18-05 issued by General Services Administration (GSA) has authorized agencies to use the Withholding Tax Allowance (WTA) and Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA) to pay for "substantially all" of the increased tax liability resulting from the "2018 Tax Cuts and Jobs Act" for certain eligible individuals. For additional information on WTA/RITA allowances and eligibilities, please visit: https://www.gsa.gov/cdnstatic/FTR%20Bulletin%2018_05%20Relocation%20Allowances_0.pdf

How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated against the foregoing qualification requirements. Failure to meet any one of the mandatory technical or senior professional qualification standards will eliminate a candidate from further consideration. A screening panel will evaluate the candidates for this position composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel members will individually review each of the applications in terms of the qualifications criteria contained in this announcement. The qualifications stated are the minimum requirements of the position to be Qualified, a rating schedule will be applied by a screening panel to determine which candidates are considered to be Best Qualified. Then, they will meet to discuss each application, and reach a consensus decision as to the best qualified, qualified or not qualified candidates. The panel will interview all of the best-qualified candidates based upon consistently applied criteria. The panel will then make a recommendation of those best-qualified who should be referred to the selecting official, in priority order. Final selection of a candidate is contingent upon the Air Force Executive Resources Board and the Under Secretary of the Air Force Approval.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
National security

Required Documents

To receive full consideration, each applicant must submit the documents in the format as designated. Packages that do not include all of the required documents or meet format requirements will not be forwarded for consideration.

The Qualifications Documents must be formatted using Times New Roman, size 12 font, with 1-inch margins. Do not use borders, provide photos, or list a Social Security Number on any of the Qualifications Documents.

A. Resume in the preferred format (Limit 4 pages).
B. Mandatory Technical Qualifications Statement addressing each of the TQs (Limit 6 pages).
C. Senior Professional Qualifications briefly addressing all 3 factors (Limit 3 pages).
D. Desirable Qualifications Statement briefly addressing each of the DQs (Limit 1 page).
E. (Required): Most recent completed Performance Appraisal or Performance Report.
F. (Required): Documentation to verify eligibility to apply for this position: (a). Current or former federal employees: Most recent Notification of Personnel Action, SF-50, noting your current position, grade level and salary level. On the SF-50, Box 24 should specify a "1" or "2" and Box 34 should specify a "1".
G. (Optional): Race and National Origin Identification, SF-181 -- Form available at www.opm.gov
H. (Optional): Self-Identification of Handicap, SF-256 -- Form available at www.opm.gov

DO NOT SUBMIT ANY ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: Extraneous materials such as copies of position descriptions, award certificates and transmittal letters will not be forwarded for review.

This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify this office. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be on a case-by-case basis.