Summary For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Once on the Air Force Civilian Careers website, click "LEARN MORE ABOUT DIRECT HIRE JOBS" and click on the LinkedIn icon located under "To learn more about current and future Direct Hire opportunities please follow us on LinkedIn" Information regarding opportunities, how to submit your resume and your contact information may be located on the Air Force Civilian Careers LinkedIn site. Responsibilities For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. The primary purpose of this position is to serve as the Lead Information Technology (IT) Specialist delivering unique, assured system of systems for secure storage and sustainment of nuclear weapons. As a key member of this incredible team, you will directly collaborate with a wide range of stakeholders across the DoD, DOE, and industry to ensure program success. More specifically, you will plan, organize, and/or direct cyber, IT, and information/knowledge management (IM) activities which comply with legal, regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs. You will be supporting the activities of DoD funded acquisition efforts for the division in order to provide the world's most leading-edge technologies available to the warfighter and ensure the surety of America's nuclear arsenal abroad. Responsibilities include some international travel and collaboration with international partners. Candidates should have demonstrated experience in working effectively with multiple levels within DoD from installation to Major Command (MAJCOM), as well as the ability to communicate effectively and willingness to make presentations in small group, technical interchange sessions. At least three years of experience directly related to at least one of the desired specialty areas described below is ideal. Formal education is preferred, but is not required. A bachelor's or higher degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or a similar major field of study that includes the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks is desired, but not required. DESIRED SPECIALTY AREAS (Not All-Inclusive): OPERATE & MAINTAIN: Provide the support, administration, and maintenance necessary to ensure effective and efficient IT system performance and security. Data Administration Network Services Systems Administration Systems Analysis OVERSEE & GOVERN: Provide leadership, management, direction, or development and advocacy so the organization may effectively conduct cybersecurity work. Acquisition and Program/Project Management Cybersecurity Management: Strategic Planning and Policy PROTECT & DEFEND: Identify, analyze, and mitigate threats to internal IT systems and/or networks. Cyber Defense Analysis Cyber Defense Infrastructure Support. Incident Response Vulnerability Assessment & Management SECURELY PROVISION: Conceptualize, design, procure, and/or build secure IT systems, with responsibility for aspects of system and/or network development. Risk Management Software Development Systems Architecture/Development Systems Requirements Planning Test and Evaluation Duties: This position meets the requirements outlined in the OPM General Schedule Leader Grade Evaluation Guide dated June 1998. Plan, organize, and/or direct cyber, IT, or information/knowledge management (IM) activities which comply with legal, regulatory, and AF/DoD-directed requirements and meet mission and customer needs. Coordinate with program and project managers of other organizations and agencies in developing, operating, and modifying policies to ensure local application meets mission/project requirements. Lead and/or participate in discussions, meetings, conferences, committees, or special IT projects. Network Engineering Lead who assist in the installation and maintenance of network communication. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications For additional information on direct hire opportunities with the Air Force please click here. Review the required Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Tasks (KSATs) for the Cyber Work Role, at https://dl.dod.cyber.mil/wp-content/uploads/dcwf/ElementsMap/story.html Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210. https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ 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. Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of IT assessment, planning, management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling, coordinating, managing IT projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance. Ability to lead and manage information systems planning, development, implementation, operation, and maintenance. 2. Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of IT programs to include providing oversight of multiple IT projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management and program governance. 3. Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements; includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and business needs. 4. Knowledge of concepts, practices, and techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with individuals and groups connected to IT work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy those needs. 5. Knowledge of organizational mission and function and how to work effectively within its social, political, and technological systems to achieve measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and accomplish organizational goals. Education Additional Information Employee is required to meet the appropriate qualifications for the specific position being filled, per Department of Defense (DoD) Manual 8140.03 dated 15 Feb 2023, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program. This is a DoD Cyber Workforce position and is assigned the following Cyber Work Role Codes and Proficiency Level: 451 (System Administrator) (Proficiency Level: Intermediate) 722 (Information Systems Security Manager) (Proficiency Level: Intermediate) 411 (Tech Support Specialist) (Proficiency Level: Intermediate) Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA) work as a paramount requirement. Per DoD 8570.01-M, the incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. A waiver of this six month requirement may be granted per DoD 8570.01-M, C3.2.4.2 or C3.2.4.3. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position. This position is identified as a requirement must hold an IAM II DoD Approved 8570 certification (Security+ CE, CCNA Security, etc.) as a minimum.