Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Kelly AFB, Texas
Salary Range: $150119 - $195157 Per Year
Job Summary: Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position is to: serve as Director, Cyberspace Plans, Programs and Integration to the688th Cyberspace Wing (688 CW) Commander. Provides expert and high-level leadership for Major Command(MAJCOM), Numbered Air Force (NAF) and Wing operations on issues requiring broad-based and multi-disciplinary understanding of cyberspace policy, doctrine and capabilities.
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Qualifications: This is a GG-15 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). The GG-15 duties for the "Supervision/Management" work category are at the "Expert" work level and are equivalent to those at the GG-15 level. The selectee's salary will be set within the grade equivalent to a GS/GG grade based on the selectee's qualifications in relation to the job. In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions. EXPERIENCE REQUIRED: Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: expert knowledge of the existing cyberspace regulatory and policy framework to define/document convey/justify recommendations for a comprehensive program of policy and doctrine development to address issues critical to the organization. Knowledge of and demonstrated expert ability to contribute to the development, interpretation and application of Federal, DoD and Service regulations and policy, program directives, and guidance materials relevant to the DoD cyberspace mission and operations. Detailed knowledge of national security, strategy and structure, military operations, operations plans and orders relevant to cyberspace. Exceptional knowledge is required in a wide range of disciplines, including but not limited to comprehensive knowledge of Federal, DoD, and USAF funding and budget processes (PPBS), government-contractor relationships, and compartmented program security requirements. Comprehensive knowledge of the USAF, COCOM and DoD cyberspace missions, including regulatory authorities and parameters on courses of action. Note: Creditable experience may include previous military experience, experience gained in the private sector, or experience gained in another government agency. 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: Knowledge of all facets of the Department of Defense (DoD) cyberspace mission, authorities and capabilities, equivalent information regarding the roles and responsibilities of non-DoD cyberspace program partners. Knowledge of safety and security regulations, practices, and procedures. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions and mentor, motivate, and appraise the staff of an organization through subordinate supervisors and to provide leadership for large teams of cyberspace professionals and technical/functional Subject Matter Experts (SMEs). Ability to analyze, plan, and adjust work operations of one or more organizational segments to meet program requirements and objectives within available resources. Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing and to work collaboratively with other senior-level managers and to effectively communicate the Numbered Air Force (NAF) objectives, priorities and parameters to define mutually-beneficial cyber courses of action. Knowledge of and demonstrated expert ability to contribute to the development, interpretation and application of Federal, DoD and Service regulations and policy, program directives, and guidance materials relevant to the DoD cyberspace mission and operations. Skill in conducting military/contingency and crisis action planning for Cyberspace Operations (CO) in order to operate network and information systems as well as to protect, detect and/or mitigate Information Technology (IT) and cyberspace vulnerabilities. Understanding of the operational requirements, concepts of operations and employment of information processing systems in military environments, including the structure and operations of the DoD Information Network (DoDIN). Conditions of Employment Continued: Position is designated Special-Sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a Sensitive Compartmented Information security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Knowledge of security practices for ensuring the safeguarding of classified information is required. This is a key position. Incumbent must be removed from any military recall status if alternatives are not available for filling this position during an emergency. Duties of this position are essential to the accomplishment of wartime/contingency operations. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program as a preferred position identified by specific occupational series/codes. Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety. 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. 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.
How to Apply: The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 01/29/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12865276 To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes: 1. Your Resume. If you submit more than one resume, only the most recent will be reviewed. The "most recent" is considered the resume with the latest timestamp. Resumes may not exceed two pages. The two-page resume ensures the most relevant experience is reviewed and considered, which is a common practice in both the public and private sectors. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. Additional information on how to complete or update your resume may be located here. For qualification determination your resume must contain hours worked per week and dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present). If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position. If you are a current Federal employee or previous Federal employee, provide your pay plan, series and grade, i.e. GS-0301-09. Current Federal Civilian Employees may list any relevant performance related rating (given within the last three years) and/or incentive awards in your resume. Do NOT include photographs, inappropriate material, inappropriate content, nor personal information such as age, gender, religion, social security number, etc., on your resume. If the resume you submit contains such information you will not be considered for this vacancy. Your name, first and last, MUST be included on your resume. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 4. Help recruiters find you. Make your resume and profile searchable, which means recruiters may contact you about possible jobs. Additional information may be located here. 4. Return Rights: Per AFI 36-1101 - DCIPS employees have no statutory right of return to the previous position, unit, or geographic location. PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resume) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully. You can access your USAJOBS account to do so by clicking here. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify or change any answers submitted by an applicant.
Application Deadline: 2026-01-29