Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Kelly AFB, Texas
Salary Range: $114332 - $148633 Per Year
Job Summary: The primary purpose of this position is: To serve as an Information Warfare Planner and planning subject matter expert to the 16 AF Global Effects and Air Forces Cyberspace (AFCYBER) mission. Plans, integrates, and synchronizes Cyberspace operations (CO), activities, and investments, Defensive and Offensive CO, electromagnetic warfare (EW), and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR) in support of 16th Air Force (Air Forces Cyber) missions.
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Qualifications: This is a GG-13 position in the Cyber Excepted Service (CES). The GG-13 duties for the "Professional" work category are at the "Full Performance" work level and are equivalent to those at the GS-13 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: Extensive knowledge of the wide range of concepts, principles, and practices to include cyberspace planning, execution, and assessment. Understanding of cyberspace components roles and responsibilities, cyberspace weapons systems , and current authorities resident for the Commander, AFCYBER and Joint Force Headquarters Cyber. Advanced planning knowledge of the AF Cyber Mission Forces, National Mission forces, Cyber Protection forces, and DODIN operations. Knowledge of information technology sufficient to establish, integrate and manage enterprise-wide IT programs, architecture, and standards, across the command including utilization of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts. 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: Comprehensive knowledge of Cyberspace Operations (CO) concepts to include defensive, offensive and network maintenance sufficient to develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution, and assess operations. Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of joint operations, joint operational command and control, operational art and design, and the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) sufficient to plan, develop, integrate and coordinate 16 Air Force Information Warfare (IW) capabilities, support plans, requirements, request for support and operations. Knowledge of information technology sufficient to establish, integrate and manage enterprise-wide IT programs, architecture and standards, across the command including utilization of Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL) concepts. Knowledge and familiarization regarding IW to include information operations (IO), electromagnetic warfare (EW), military information support operations (MISO), cyberspace operations (CO), public affairs (PA) and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Joint and Service doctrine. To effectively develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution. Ability to understand, develop analytical investigative techniques and provide recommended feasible solutions to HQ-C (AF), and EUCOMs operational challenges, by working within and outside the organization to gain support for the organization's goals and objectives. Ability to plan, organize, direct and adjust the functions and work operations of multiple organizational levels and with available resources, and mentor the staff of an organization. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; includes but is not limited to preparing and delivering briefings, studies, and executive correspondence. Ability to effectively represent the organization with internal agencies, MAJCOMs, HQUSAF/SAF organizations, and intra-agency whole-of-government partner agencies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONT. Position is designated special-sensitive and requires eligibility for access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI), other intelligence-related Special Sensitive information, or involvement in Top Secret Special Access Programs (SAP) to fully perform the duties and responsibilities of the position. A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program. 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 11/25/2025 To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12837074 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 (your latest resume will be used to determine your qualifications). If you submit more than one copy of your resume, only the most recent (latest) version will be reviewed. The latest timestamp will be used to determine which version of your resume is "most recent." It is your responsibility to check the status and timestamp of all documents you submit as part of your application. If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, you will not be considered for this vacancy. For qualification determinations your resume must contain hours worked per week (if part-time) and dates of employment (i.e., hours per week and 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. 2. A complete Application Questionnaire 3. Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name. 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: 2025-11-25