Summary This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Certain Competitive Service Positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: The incumbent will serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Cyberspace Operations) for USSOUTHCOM in the Operations Directorate-Information Operations Division in Miami, FL. Responsibilities Serve as a Management and Program Analyst (Cyberspace Operations) Planner in the United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) SCJ38, Cyberspace Operations Division. Plan and synchronize cyberspace resources and utilize offensive and defensive measures for the command's execution of Cyberspace Operations (CO) to deter, disrupt, and defeat adversaries in cyberspace terrain. Provide guidance to personnel regarding a wide range of issues dealing with Cyberspace Operations planning, organizational change, organizational culture, and operational management and analysis. Direct Operational Planning Teams and Working Groups, along with Security Cooperation SME (subject matter experts) engagements with partner nations. Conduct planning for use of assigned Cyber Protection Forces, and coordinate service contributions of the Joint Cyber Mission Forces in support of current and future USSOUTHCOM contingency plans, crisis action, and operations. Provide overall assessments addressing the cyberspace operations associated with operational planning. Develop cyber training objectives and courses of action for exercises. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes 1). Coordinate requirements to develop analytical products in support of cyberspace operations; 2). Review policies regarding cyberspace operations to recommend improvements for organizational processes; and 3). Identify and obtain equipment and manpower resources to support cyberspace operations and missions. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-11 or above). Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional Information Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. This position requires a 1 year probationary period during which the agency evaluates your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In making this determination, the agency may consider your performance and conduct; agency needs and interests; whether your continued employment supports organizational or Government goals; and whether it promotes the efficiency of the Federal service. Continued employment requires written certification that it advances the public interest. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a Human Capital & Resource Management Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. 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 https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. Recruitment/Relocation/Retention Incentive may be authorized. The primary objective of this DHA is to appoint qualified candidates who are not existing DoD competitive service employees with permanent status. Category rating, veteran's preference, military spouse preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants ARE NOT applicable to this vacancy.
