Summary This position is in the Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service. It is being recruited under 10 U.S.C. 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system. Positions in the Cyber Excepted Service are positions necessary to carry out and support the mission of the United States Cyber Command. It is in the Professional Work Category at the Senior Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure located in the JFHQ-DODIN. Responsibilities The position will focus on developing plans using forces and resources apportioned and allocated within the Global Force Management Implementation Guidance (GFMIG). Managing and implementing the adaptive planning process from strategic guidance to completion of each of the four levels of planning details for contingency plans which include Commander's Estimate, Base Plan, Concept Plan, and Operation Plan. Prepares associated planning products for each level, including Course of Action briefings, command directives, or memorandums, development of mission analysis, new concepts, decision papers, staff studies, authoritative recommendations. Overseeing the development of contingency plans and participates in the crisis action planning process. Providing technical and analytical principles in the preparation of plans, formulation of cyberspace operational/cyberspace warfare (CO/CW) doctrine, tactics, techniques, and procedures. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications In order to qualify for this position, you must meet the requirements described below. Qualifying Experience: To qualify at the GG-09, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience is defined as basic experience in cyberspace-related technology, applications, and operations and understanding of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy; participated in working group meetings related to cyberspace operations. To qualify at the GG-11, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in assisting in the coordination of cyberspace contingency planning and operations, gathering information, providing analysis, and producing written products in support cyberspace contingency planning efforts; knowledge of Command, Control, Communications, and Computer (C4) programs and capabilities. To qualify at the GG-12, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in participating in Joint Planning Groups and Operational Planning Teams that support all levels of authority and knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and current and emerging cyberspace technologies. To qualify at the GG-13, your resume must describe at least one year of experience that demonstrates the competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Experience refers to any paid or unpaid experience, including volunteer work and Military service, that would be considered equivalent to work normally performed at the next lower grade level in the federal service. For this position, qualifying experience is defined as: Experience in defining and integrating current and future cyberspace and cyberspace-related mission environments that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization's strategic plan; assessing, collaborate, and monitoring the rigorous application of cyber policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services. Candidates must describe how they meet the qualifying experience and/or selective placement factor(s) within the body of their resume. All qualifications must be met within 30 days after the closing date of this announcement. Education Substitution of education for the specialized experience requirement at the GG-07 grade level: Bachelor's degree with Superior Academic Achievement or 1 academic year of graduate education (or law school, as specified in qualification standards or individual occupational requirements). Superior Academic Achievement: S.A.A. is based on (1) class standing, (2) grade-point average, or (3) honor society membership. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GG-09 LEVEL: Two full years of progressively higher level graduate education, or Master's or equivalent graduate degree such as LL.B. or J.D., may be substituted to meet the experience requirement. SUBSTITUTION OF EDUCATION FOR EXPERIENCE AT GG-11 LEVEL: Three full years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GG-12 grade level. There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GG-13 grade level. To be creditable, education must have been obtained in an accredited college or university. You must report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions that are recognized by the U.S. Department of Education Foreign Education: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by the National Association of Credential Evaluation Services at the time of application. National Association of Credential Evaluation Services . Additional Information This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. This appointment does not confer eligibility to be non-competitively converted to the competitive service. If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee, you will be placed on an Excepted appointment. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here). A three year probationary period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. Management has the prerogative to select at either grade level. This recruitment provides promotion opportunity to target position without further competition when selectee is eligible and recommended by management. However promotion is not guaranteed and no promise of a promotion is implied. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Individuals tentatively selected for drug testing designated positions at the Defense Information Systems Agency will be required to submit to urinalysis for illegal drugs prior to appointment or placement. Moving costs MAY be paid. Recruitment, relocation, or retention incentives MAY be authorized. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here. This position has been designated as "Mission Essential." Incumbent will be required to report to work or relocate to a new duty location, within the United States, in times of local/national emergency. Employee is subject to recall or call back during off-shift hours, 7 days a week, 24 hours a day, if required by upper management. This position is subject to the limitations imposed by the DOD Priority Placement Program. Priority Placement Program (PPP) Military Spouse Preference (MSP) eligible candidates will receive priority consideration at the highest grade level for which they have applied and been determined best qualified up to and including the full performance level. PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. For grades below the full performance level, only MSP/PPP eligible candidates who currently occupy a formal training program position will be entitled to exercise their priority preference. DoD Components with CES positions apply Veterans' Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement." If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package." For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System, click here. For more information on veterans' preference click here. For more information regarding qualifications requirements please click here. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.