Cyber Operations Analyst (Cyber Excepted Service)

Summary

This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. Positions in the Cyber Excepted Service are positions necessary to carry out and support the mission of the United States Cyber Command.

It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. It is located in the DISA - DCDC

Duties

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• Responsible to develop, analyze, assess, advise, and improve the effectiveness of the DCDC Command Readiness programs supporting 45 CC/S/A/FA.
• Interact daily with senior military/civilian/commercial personnel and organizations.
• Conduct studies and analyses of DCDC and DoD initiatives and programs, including the development of performance measures to support understanding critical readiness gaps that impact efficient management and oversight of resources.
• Participate in developing, training and executing Command Readiness Operations for the DCDC by preparing diverse elements for their appropriate organizational roles and functions.
• Monitor DCDC personnel, equipping and training levels as it relates to the Command's readiness program and resourcing issues.
• Reviews Concepts of Operations, Plans and Orders to ensure operational approach and directed operations, activities and investments align to and support accomplishment of prescribed Command's MET/Fs.
  
  

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.

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• Top Secret/SCI clearance required.
• This is a Drug Testing designated position.
  
  

Qualifications

In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below

Qualifying Experience

To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service.

For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in developing and planning an effective readiness program, conducting analysis of plans, policies and procedures, and assessing critical readiness gaps.

Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GG-13 grade level.

Additional information

• The term appointment will automatically terminate upon the expiration date, unless at an earlier date, an extension is granted.
• This term appointment may be terminated at the agency's discretion.
• May be extended after initial period up to a total of 5 years.
• This CES term appointment may be eligible for conversion to a CES permanent appointment without further competition.
• This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system.
• This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to the competitive service.
• If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).

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• Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
• A three year probationary period may be required.
• Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement.
• We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date.
• Moving costs MAY be paid.
• Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here.
• This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program.
• PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only.
• DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package."
• For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here.
• For more information on veterans' preference click here.
• For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here.
• All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.
  
  

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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