<p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Specialist supporting the Director and Program Managers by providing a secure environment and information assurance for protection of our sensitive information and assets.</p> <p>Summary</p> <p>Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information.</p> <p>The primary purpose of this position is to serve as an Information Technology (IT) Cybersecurity Specialist supporting the Director and Program Managers by providing a secure environment and information assurance for protection of our sensitive information and assets.</p> <p>Overview</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Accepting applications</p> <p>Open & closing dates</p> <p>08/11/2025 to 12/08/2025</p> <p>Salary $88,621 to - $137,000 per year</p> <p>This salary reflects Rest of U.S Locality and may change based on location</p> <p>Pay scale & grade NH 3</p> <p>Locations</p> <p>Few vacancies in the following locations:</p> <p>Eglin AFB, FL</p> <p>Hanscom AFB, MA</p> <p>Kirtland AFB, NM</p> <p>Tinker AFB, OK</p> <p>Show morefewer locations (1)</p> <p>Hill AFB, UT</p> <p>Remote job No Telework eligible No Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive</p> <p>Promotion potential</p> <p>None</p> <p>Job family (Series)</p> <ul> <li>2210 Information Technology Management </li></ul> <p>Supervisory status No Security clearance Other Drug test Yes Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status Yes</p> <p>Announcement number AFMC-221003-12780878-SAP Control number 843035900</p> <p>This job is open to</p> <p>Help</p> <p>The public</p> <p>U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.</p> <p>Clarification from the agency</p> <p>This job announcement will be used to gather applications that may or may not result in a referral or selection.</p> <p>Duties</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Ready to unleash your potential? Come join our Air Force Nuclear Weapons Center (AFNWC) dynamic information technology cybersecurity team, working with Department of Defense (DoD) and industry leaders! Our IT/Cyber specialists solve highly complex problems and take part in a variety of projects to promote national security through nuclear deterrence. They decide what needs to be done , make sure it happens, and solve the most complex, high-risk aspects of the Intercontinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM) program - America's Nuclear Triad.</p> <p>MAJOR DUTIES:</p> <ul> <li>Advise senior management on risk levels and weapon system security postures. </li><li>Closely monitor and oversee the application of security principles and policies, to include customer instructions and directives. </li><li>Closely plan for, monitor and oversee account and key management activities, ensuring Controlled Cryptographic Item (CCIs) and key material are operated, maintained, and disposed of appropriately. </li><li>Advise senior management on risk levels and security posture and on cost/benefit analysis of Platform IT/Operational Technology COMSEC programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements. </li></ul> <p>HIGHLY DESIRED SKILLS:</p> <ul> <li>Familiarity with DoD cybersecurity and infrastructure processes </li><li>Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data </li><li>Proficient in coordinated IT program management, integrating schedules and deliverables, lifecycle management, and governance across multiple projects </li><li>Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk) </li><li>Knowledge of critical information technology (IT) procurement requirements </li><li>Experience in program and project management in which directly responsible for the cost, schedule and performance of a project or program </li></ul> <p>Desired work roles are in the following DCWF Elements and at the following Proficiency Levels:</p> <p>DCWF Element:</p> <ul> <li>Cybersecurity: Personnel who secure, defend, and preserve data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems by ensuring appropriate security controls and measures are in place, and taking internal defense actions. This includes access to system controls, monitoring, administration, and integration of cybersecurity into all aspects of engineering and acquisition of cyberspace capabilities. </li><li>Cyberspace Enablers: Personnel who perform work roles to support or facilitate the functions of cyber IT, cybersecurity, cyberspace effects, or intelligence workforce (cyberspace) work roles. This includes actions to support acquisition, training and leadership activities. </li></ul> <p>PROFICIENCY LEVELS:</p> <ul> <li>BASIC: Familiarity with basic concepts and processes and ability to apply them with frequent, specific guidance. Must be able to perform successfully in routine, structured situations. </li><li>INTERMEDIATE: Extensive knowledge of basic concepts and processes and experience applying them with only periodic high-level guidance. Perform successfully in non-routine and sometimes complicated situations. </li><li>ADVANCED: In-depth understanding of advanced concepts and processes and experience applying these with little to no guidance. </li></ul> <p>To see a list of Elements and Work Roles: (DCWF Tool Version 5.1) https://www.cyber.mil/dod-workforce-innovation-directorate/dod-cyber-workforce-framework</p> <p>Requirements</p> <p>Help</p> <p>Conditions of employment</p> <ul> <li>U.S. Citizenship is required </li><li>Males must be registered for Selective Service, see Legal and Regulatory Guidance </li><li>This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program </li><li>For more information on Acq Demo please go to DoD AcqDemo Homepage http://acqdemo.hci.mil/ and Fact Sheet http://acqdemo.hci.mil/faq.html </li><li>Recruitment incentives may be authorized </li><li>Position may require an appropriate security clearance </li><li>Employee must maintain current certifications </li><li>This may be a drug testing designated position. The incumbent is subject to pre-employment drug testing as a condition of employment, and participation in random drug testing. </li><li>Work may occasionally require the employee to work outside the normal business hours, such as overtime or an irregular work shift. </li><li>Disclosure of Political Appointments </li><li>All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. </li><li>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. </li><li>Individual must meet position qualification requirements IAW DoDM 8140.2 and DoDM 8140.3. </li><li>Employee is required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise </li><li>The incumbent of this position may be required to file annual financial disclosures to ensure there are no conflicts of interest in the performance of these duties. </li><li>Employee may be required to travel occasionally away from the normal duty station in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. </li><li>Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) certification and meet APDP continuing education requirements. </li></ul> <p>Qualifications</p> <p>INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT: Experience requirements are described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Individual Occupational Requirements Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A). Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT:</p> <ul> <li>Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. </li><li>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. </li><li>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. </li><li>Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. </li></ul> <p>In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below:</p> <p>SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least 1 year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02, equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 or equivalent in other pay systems. Specialized experience is experience in Assisting with developing, operating, and modify policies to ensure local cyber activities meet mission needs; provide advice, guidance, and direction on a wide range of cybersecurity program management and administrative issues; aid with monitoring and overseeing the application of security principles and policies, overseeing account and key management activities. NOTE: Due to the use of 120-day rosters, this period of experience may be completed within 120 days of the closing date of this announcement.</p> <p>As a condition of employment, the incumbent is required to achieve and maintain foundational and residential qualifications in the specified Department of Defense Cyber Workforce Framework (DCWF) work roles and proficiency levels, IAW DAFMAN 17-1305, DAF Cyberspace Workforce Management Program. Failure to achieve these qualifications may result in reassignment, reclassification, or separation from employment.</p> <p>This position has been designated as a Non-Critical Acquisition Position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The selectee must meet or be capable of achieving the APDP certification as designated by management within the defined grace period for the applicable certification level after assignment. This position also requires the employee to engage in acquisition continuous learning activities achieving 80 continuous learning points every 24 months.</p> <p>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:</p> <ul> <li></li><li>Knowledge of an organization's information classification program and procedures for information compromise. </li><li>Knowledge of encryption algorithms (e.g., Internet Protocol Security [IPSEC], Advanced Encryption Standard [AES], Generic Routing Encapsulation [GRE], Internet Key Exchange [IKE], Message Digest Algorithm [MD5], Secure Hash Algorithm [SHA], Triple Data Encryption Standard [3DES]). </li><li>Knowledge of disaster recovery continuity of operations plans. </li><li>Knowledge of cybersecurity principles used to manage risks related to the use, processing, storage, and transmission of information or data. </li><li>Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk). </li></ul> <p>PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE: Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week.</p> <p>VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE: Refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community; student and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment.You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.</p> <p>Education</p> <p>ARE YOU USING YOUR EDUCATION TO QUALIFY? If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcriptswith 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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Additional information</p> <p>This is an acquisition demonstration project position NH-03 equivalent to a GS-12 to GS-13.</p> <p>Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP): For information on</p>