Summary The Air Force offers qualified applicants' opportunities to be hired for certain occupations covered by Direct Hire Authorities (DHA). The use of DHA is a fast-track method of hiring applicants from the public with no prior federal status using a non-traditional method of recruitment. To find additional information on "What Is DHA" and to view and/or apply to current DHA opportunities listed on Air Force Civilian Service's "Direct Hire Job Board", please click here. Responsibilities DO-0343-01 - Position duties include but are not limited to: Responsible for performing in-depth research using classified and open-source databases to profile known and unknown risks to AFRL/AFOSR assets. Conducts risk-based security review assessments, examines aggregated intelligence/counterintelligence data, and presents risk review findings to appropriate AFRL/AFOSR personnel to aid in risk-informed decision-making by Directorate leadership and science and technology (S&T) subject-matter experts (SMEs). Increases all-source research/analytics skills through formalized training and engages with AFRL Enterprise RISC Analysts to ensure consistent and holistic risk review capabilities. Liaises with S&T Protection functions leads to developing and implementing countermeasures for the protection of the AFRL/AFOSR portfolios from espionage, terrorism, intellectual property theft, and other identified threats to National Security. Develops metrics based on aggregated data to provide leadership based on risk identification across the portfolios. Provides and develops threat awareness training and education to the Directorate. Serves as Data Manager. Responsible for maintaining, updating, and retrieving RISC assessments for AFOSR. Serves as Unit Safety Manager. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Series 0343 Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Group Coverage Qualification Standards for Administrative and Management Positions: General Schedule Qualification Standards (opm.gov) To qualify for this position, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-05 broadband. Experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the positions to be filled. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities KSA's: Problem Solving Communication Business Management Teamwork and Leadership Other Desired Qualifications (The following will be used to help rate and rank eligible candidates): Bachelor's Degree in a relevant or similar field Experience working with or within the Department of Defense Cultivates and sustains a professional environment of cooperation, cohesion, and teamwork Ability to work across functional teams to gather information Excellent writing and communication skills Demonstrated proficiency with data management Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Additional Information Please note: Positions in this field/series may or may not be available, depending on current manning. For the most up-to-date notifications on available positions, we recommend candidates subscribe and complete their profile at (https://afciviliancareers.com/subscribe), indicating their position and location preferences. Disabled Veteran Leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30% or more. For more information, click here.
