Summary This position is being filled under Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. This position is part of the Organization of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. The incumbent serves as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist Security (INFOSEC) for the Joint Assessment Division (JAD), located at Eglin Air Force Base, Florida working under the supervision of the Sustainment Branch Chief. Responsibilities This position is being filled under Direct Hire Auth 5 U.S.C. § 9905, 6/23/2023. As a IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-12 some of your typical work assignments may include: Responsible for program management and training personnel on information security (INFOSEC) practices to support DoD-wide Operational and Technical Assessments. Develops detailed plans for IT acquisition, procurements, contractor support requirements that can affect local policy and how assessments are conducted. Provides recommendations to the Branch and Division Chief concerning INFOSEC and IT goals, objectives, policies, and priorities. Responsible for leading the management and implementation of collateral security practices and procedures to ensure security considerations are fixed into assessment projects, formulation plans, execution strategy, sustainment capability, and post-event actions. Serves as a critical division-level cyber enabler for IT and INFOSEC project management for defense-wide CJADC2 warfighter assessments. Participates in assessment events, integrates INFOSEC/Cybersecurity principles, guidelines, and policies into project execution to protect information and ensure mission accomplishment. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-12, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service: Recognizing Joint Staff, DoD, NATO, Coalition, Military Services, and other government agency system and security requirements to provide advice on planning, sustainment, and execution of mission requirements; Applying IT system security and collateral security program management and compliance for the application of principles, practices, and techniques, and procedures required during planning meetings, execution events, and post event analysis and report writing; Applying IT systems security, INFOSEC processes, and collateral security lifecycle management concepts, practices, and methods in order to develop, monitor, evaluate, perform, independently analyze and resolve security processes; Reviewing organizational IT acquisition requirements, budgetary techniques, and financial status sufficient to identify needs, priorities, and recommend adjustment of IT funding as needed. 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). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. Please see requirement listed below: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. This is a DoD Cyber Workforce (DCWF) position and in accordance with DoDD 8410.01," Cyberspace Workforce Management," DoDI 8140.02, "Identification, Tracking, and Reporting of Cyberspace Workforce Requirements," and 8140.03, "Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program," with Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs) for the Work Role(s). Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Education Additional Information This is a DoD Cyber Workforce (DCWF) position and in accordance with DoDD 8410.01," Cyberspace Workforce Management," DoDI 8140.02, "Identification, Tracking, and Reporting of Cyberspace Workforce Requirements," and 8140.03, "Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program," with Core and Additional Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs) for the Work Role(s). The following OPM cyber workforce codes apply to this position, and these cyber codes must be obtained and maintained for employment in this position. Primary Cyber Code: 801, IT Project Manager Secondary Cyber Code: 802, IT Program Management Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs (ICTAP eligibility): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package. Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.