Supervisory IT Specialist-Direct HIRE Authority with Security Clearance

Position: Supervisory IT Specialist-DIRECT HIRE AUTHORITY with Security Clearance
Location: Edwards Air Force Base

Duties
* Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities and plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short/long-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
* Supervises and exercises control over cyber defense protocol.
* Develops comprehensive long and short-range plans on cyber defense projects and activities including in-depth cost analysis, installation goals and objectives. Requirements Conditions of employment
* U.S. Citizenship is required
* Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance
* This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
* For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD Acq Demo Homepage (Use the "Apply for this Job" box below). and Fact Sheet  
* Relocation costs or other incentives may be available and considered by the organization.
* Selectee is expected to be granted with and/or maintain the appropriate security clearance required for the position
* Employee must maintain current certifications
* Position may be subject to random drug testing
* Employee may be required to work other than normal duty hours, to include evenings, weekends and/or holidays
* Shift work and emergency overtime may be required
* Disclosure of Political Appointments
* All federal employees are required to have direct deposit.
* 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.
* Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period.
* Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
* PCS expenses if authorized will be paid IAW JTR and Air Force Regulations.
* This is a Centrally Management position under IT Specialist Career Field. Qualifications Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, SPECIALIZED

EXPERIENCE:

I have (or will have) at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband (NH-02), equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-11) (or equivalent in an alternative pay system) in the Federal service within 90 days of the closing date for this announcement. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following competencies: attention to detail, customer service, information management, interpersonal skills, problem solving, and technical competence.

Should also include ability to lead, manage, and supervise rapid change and an uncertain environment to ensure projects are developed and produced to meet customer objectives and experience with a variety of Information Systems technologies. IDEAL CANDIDATE:
Substantial experience in actively execute defensive cyber operations, manage cyber incident response, conduct security assessments, coordinate requirements boards, and provide critical guidance to mission partners
- Experience managing federal civilians, Military and interns' performance on day-to-day defensive cyber operations and provide specialized professional development/ mentorship, which improves long term retention and stability.

- Skilled at balancing organization needs, evaluating resource requests, and establishing metrics to ensure compliance and effectiveness.

- Experience supervising personnel including establishing employee contribution plans and conducting performance assessments
- Proven ability to establish performance standards and improve overall organizational productivity and quality.

- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Secret security clearance
- Highly skilled in delivering clear presentations on program status, resolving complex issues, and defending funding requirements. Capable of building strong, cross-functional relationships with supporting commands and external organizations. An operational supervisor will serve as the primary focal point to Squadron leadership in cyber defense, managing resource allocation, prioritizing mission sets, and ensuring that matrixed personnel are effectively utilized without degrading other flight capabilities.

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. Ability to lead, manage, and supervise uncertainty, rapid change, ambiguity, surprise, and a less defined environment to ensure projects are developed and produced to meet customer objectives.
2. Ability to gather and assemble data to prepare briefings on issues/concerns/problems, develop alternatives, make recommendations to resolve problems, and coordinate between various business and technical disciplines at AFFTC, AFMC, AF,…