Department of the Air Force

CYBERSPACE LIAISON OFFICER

Fort Meade, Maryland Full time

CYBERSPACE LIAISON OFFICER

Department: Department of the Air Force

Location(s): Fort Meade, Maryland

Salary Range: $169279 - $197200 Per Year

Job Summary: This position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command. The incumbent will be responsible for serving as the direct senior representative of the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Commander to the National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Services (CSS)/Directorate of Cyber Security (DCS)/Integrated Cyber Center (ICC), in the National Cybersecurity Threat Operations Center (NCTOC) Fort Meade, Maryland. This position is mostly focused on defensive cyber operations.

Major Duties:

  • As a CYBERSPACE LIAISON OFFICER at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: Serve as the direct senior representative of the US Transportation Command (USTRANSCOM) Commander to the National Security Agency (NSA) Central Security Services (CSS)/Directorate of Cyber Security (DCS)/Integrated Cyber Center (ICC), in the National Cybersecurity Threat Operations Center (NCTOC) Fort Meade, Maryland. Serves as the senior civilian representative and principle advisor to Director, NSA, Directorate of Cyber Security in the Integrated Cyber Center on USTRANSCOM transportation and JDDE needs As a recognized senior cyber expert in the logistics field, conducts intensive long-range plans, studies, and projects with applicable executive personnel across the DoD/Department of State DoS/Agencies. Serves as senior advisor on cyber impacts to the deployment and distribution coordination process. Represents senior officials at command conferences, workshops, and seminars to advise on USTRANSCOM current and future capabilities, objectives, and status relative to threats impacting logistics and transportation.

Qualifications: You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Developing goals and objectives that integrate organization and cyberspace operations objectives. Advising NSA's senior experts regarding the Joint Deployment and Distribution Enterprise (JDDE). Serving as a senior advisor on cyber impacts to the deployment and distribution coordination process. Advising on a wide range of defensive cyberspace operations, transportation operations, logistics, planning, readiness, and transportation management program theories, concepts, and practices Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and 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: To apply for this position, you must complete the online application and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section below. The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date to receive consideration. To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account. You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application. NOTE: Resumes up to a total of two pages will be accepted. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration. You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement. To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://www.usajobs.gov, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process. To preview the questionnaire, please go to https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12859802. Review the General Application Information and Definitions at: https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Application Deadline: 2026-01-20