Summary This National Guard position is for a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), Position Description Number D2331000 and is part of the OH 179 Cyberspace Wing, Ohio Air National Guard. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Superintendent, Cyber Warfare, ensuring the unit's readiness for the conduct of Cyber Protection Team (CPT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) defense operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) worldwide. Responsibilities As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12, you will perform the following duties: 1. Manages and directs personnel in support of Offensive Cyberspace Operations and Defensive Cyberspace Operations. Manages the execution of operations plans to ensure positive control of assigned resources. Evaluates operational effectiveness of communications, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment. Analyzes national defense guidance and strategic objectives to create operational policies. Implements policy through management of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) to execute assigned weapon systems and command and control (C2) capabilities. Plans, programs, and develops budget inputs to ensure resource availability. Plans and conducts exercises and evaluations to ensure unit meets operational readiness goals, adheres to operational procedures, and uses sound management practices. Manages C2 of cyberspace operations with DoD, interagency and Coalition Forces to establish situational awareness of both friendly and adversary operations. (30%). 2. Monitors and coordinates manning authorizations and military personnel assignments, identifying needs or problem areas to the commander, and collaborating with supervisors on recommendations. Maintains unit attendance records and the notification and counseling of members concerning requirements and the consequences of failure to satisfactorily participate. Monitors unsatisfactory participation. Reports personnel, equipment, and/or training shortfalls to commanders, supervisors, staff, and operators. Submits reports describing the unit's readiness status to the Status of Resources and Training Systems (SORTS) and Aerospace Expeditionary Forces (AEF) Reporting Tool (ART). Provides recommendations to UTC pilot units and Functional Manager on manpower and equipment changes. (20%) 3. Conducts studies and analyzes contingencies, deployments, exercises, and mobilizations (CDEM)plans to determine required actions to enhance the COS's combat readiness and provides recommendations for problem resolution. Assists leadership with the selection, utilization, deployment, and monitoring of personnel forces and equipment to meet CDEM expectations. Evaluates a variety of types of CDEM taskings. Receives inputs from various sources; for example, DOC statements, OPlans, Mission Capability statements (MISCAPs), and Unit Manning Documents (UMDs); reviews for completeness, errors, etc.; requests additional data as needed; and analyzes data. Provides guidance and direction to the commander regarding the COS's ability to accomplish those missions. Compiles and submits a variety of recurring reports related to the status of personnel, training, and equipment. (15%) 4. Coordinates with representatives of the CPT leadership cell, CPT and/or ICS operational squads, and the Commander to ensure Unit readiness for operational events, exercises, assessments and projects, and oversees the management of all support function equipment and tools. Assists in the management of Commercial Off-The-Shelf (COTS) computer and communications equipment maintenance, facility maintenance, workday utilization management, budget preparation, resource allocation, administrative support, and personnel management. (15%) 5. Incumbent coordinates with Unit Commander to establish Unit readiness objectives and policies. Oversees the deployment training of Unit personnel to meet operational requirements. Exercises responsibility for establishing and maintaining a high level of readiness for assigned personnel. (10%) 6. Exercises supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Selects or recommends selection of candidates for vacancies, promotions, details, and reassignments in consideration of skills and qualifications, mission requirements, and EEO and diversity objectives. Develops, modifies, and/or interprets performance standards. Explains performance expectations to employees and provides regular feedback on strengths and weaknesses. Holds employees responsible for satisfactory completion of work assignments. Appraises subordinate workers performance ensuring consistency and equity in rating techniques. Recommends awards when appropriate and approves within-grade increases. Hears and resolves employee complaints and refers serious unresolved complaints to higher level management. Initiates action to correct performance or conduct problems. (10%) 7. Performs other duties as assigned. The above duty description does not contain all details of the official position description. A copy of the entire position description can be found on FASCLASS by searching the position description PD#: (D2331000). https://acpol2.army.mil/fasclass/search_fs/search_fasclass.asp Requirements Conditions of Employment Ohio Air National Guard Membership is required. Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service. Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation. May be required to successfully complete a probationary period. Participation in direct deposit is mandatory. MILITARY REQUIREMENTS: Compatible military grade and assignment required within one year of the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the Ohio Air National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact an Ohio Air National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Military Grade: E8 Compatible Military Assignments: 1B491 Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Special Compartmented Information (TS/SCI) eligible security clearance. Must be certified IAW DOD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and current AF directives. Minimum requirements are specified in the most recent 8570 PD template on the A3CC Page of the GKO Portal athttps://gkoportal.ng.mil/ang/A3/A3C/A3CC/Cyber%20Ops%20Templates/Forms/AllItems.aspx. Qualifications GENERAL EXPERIENCE: GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled. Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed. Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel. Education Additional Information If serving under an incentive contract, termination of that incentive(s) will occur effective one day prior to your AGR, Permanent Military Technician, or Indefinite Military Technician start date. Temporary Military Technicians will have their incentive terminated if their tour exceeds 179 days in a continuous 12-month period.* If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx).
