Duties

• As principal information systems adviser for assigned projects, formulates policy and provides technical expertise regarding all aspects of information management throughout those projects, with (cont)
• special emphasis on creating visionary plans for future mission information systems.
• Provides guidance to CDM directorates and assigned program with regards to information systems design and development.
• Maintain a continuous liaison with other senior staff, other service headquarters counterparts, and DOD offices at the SES level to integrate assigned program's priority support actions.
• Serve as team lead and communicates and integrates assigned projects strategic plan, mission, vision, and values into the team's strategies, goals, objectives, work plans, and work products and services.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
• This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• PCS will be paid in accordance with JTR Vol. 2 and applicable Air Force Regulations. (Unit Funded)
• Recruitment incentives may or may not be available.
• All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
• Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. (cont)
• Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• Mobility is a condition of employment. The employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement.
• The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
• Employee may be subject to counterintelligence scope polygraph testing.
• Program Manager Level 2 or 3 Certification or completion of all course work necessary for certification as a Level 2 or 3 Program Manager, or Certification through the Project Management Institute (or equivalent) in one of the following areas: (cont)
• Project Management Professional, Program Management Professional, and Portfolio Management Professional is highly desired.
• Certification as a Certified Information System Security Professional (CISSP) is highly desired.
• E-E - "In the event of a crisis situation, the incumbent, or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority. The incumbent, or the designated alternate, (cont)
• may be required to take part in readiness exercises. This position cannot be vacated during a national emergency or mobilization without seriously impairing the capability of the organization to function effectively. (cont)
• This meets the criteria of an E-E position and requires that the incumbent, or the designated alternate, be removed from any military recall status."
• Superior qualification considered for this position.
• Prior work experience or active considered for this position.

Qualifications

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, Professional and Scientific Positions and the Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR) for the GS-1550 Computer Science Series.

BASIC REQUREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL REQUIREMENT FOR GS-1550 POSITIONS: A Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in computer science or bachelor's degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions.

EVALUATION OF EDUCATION: Applicants should have sufficient knowledge to understand the fundamental concepts and techniques of computer science. Courses designed to provide an introduction to computer science techniques and methodologies, to problems of system design, and to other specialized fields are acceptable. Courses or experience in teaching elementary, business, or shop mathematics are not acceptable.

AND

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must meet the basic requirements for the GS-1550-15 and have at least one (1) year of specialized experience to the GS-14 (or higher) grade level or equivalent pay system (may have been obtained in the Federal service, military, or private sector) and a) professional competence in applying theoretical foundations of computer science, computer system architecture and system software organization, (b) specialized knowledge of design characteristics, limitations, and potential applications of systems, (c) knowledge of relevant mathematical and statistical sciences. Specialized experience includes knowledge of IT program management principles and methods, including a variety of qualitative and quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of program effectiveness. Knowledge of a full range of IT and cyber security principles, concepts, practices, products and services (including systems software, database software, immediate access storage technology), and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerability, implementing mitigating improvement, and disseminating IT security tools and procedures.

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-14 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-15 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks.

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. Extensive level of knowledge of U.S. and NATO Intelligence information system programs, IT systems requirements management process, IT services to include operational theater support, U.S. and NATO exercise planning as it relates to services utilization, and experience in supporting requirements specification and implementation for national, multinational and NATO intelligence systems.
2. Comprehensive knowledge of Defense Intelligence Enterprise (DIE) program goals and objectives, the sequence and timing of key operational events and milestones, and methods of evaluating the effectiveness of planning actions as related to actual events.
3. Expert level knowledge of a wide range of technical information systems to include Web-based application development using Java, XML-based metadata generation, handling, transformation, programing for common internet protocols (HTTP, HTTTPS, FTP), interfacing software with SQL databases.
4. Working knowledge of and familiarity with current programming, application development languages and frameworks including but not limited to JavaScript libraries (jQuery, ExtJS), PHP programing, SQL database administration/manipulation, and eXo portal development and administration, SAML 2, active directories and federation server, LDAP based directory services, cross domain application level security guards/gateways, implementation of Public Key Infrastructure (PKI), and vulnerability assessment tools.
5. Skill and recent experience with information system security engineering principles and practices as it applies to developing and accrediting information systems that protect sensitive and classified information. Recent experience in the development and implementation of secure service oriented architectures, worldwide cloud services including but not limited to infrastructure as a service and security as a service.
6. Ability to apply a wide range of qualitative and/or quantitative methods for the assessment and improvement of plans and programs for managing, planning, budgeting and executing operations utilizing diverse support structures and inter-agency cooperation on advanced concepts, principles and practices such as Special Communications; Information Operations; Collection Management and Operations; Research, development, test and engineering; Systems integration; Cyberspace information assurance and security systems; Information Systems; Data Engineering; Planning, Programming, & Budgeting System (PPBS), acquisition, special operations, or similar operations.

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.

Education

IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

Additional information

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.

120-Day Register: This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur.

Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible: MSP applicants, if determined best qualified, must be selected at the full performance level and placed at the full performance level. You must include a completed copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist dated within 30 days along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.

If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application. The Vacancy ID is 11304375.

Department of the Air Force has implemented COVID-19 vaccination requirements set forth in Executive Order 14043. Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law. Upon selection, you will be required to provide documentation proof as "fully vaccinated" prior to issuance of a firm job offer. Air Force will provide additional information regarding what information or documentation will be needed and how you can request a legally required exemption from this requirement. More information on COVID requirements may be found here .

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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. When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable. Visit GSA Bulletin FTR 20-04 here for additional information.