Department: Department of the Air Force
Location(s): Lackland AFB, Texas
Salary Range: $106932 - $139013 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 a Cyber Operations Planner in the Cyber Tactical Operations Center (CTOC) within AFCYBER/Joint Forces Headquarters-Cyber (JFHQ-C) Air Force (AF), Operations Directorate (A3) to conduct Offensive Cyberspace Operations (OCO). Develop, validate, and receive approval for detail cyber plans, effects and coordinate Cyber Collection Requirements (CCR).
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Qualifications: This is a GG-13 position in the Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). 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 for the GS-2210, Information Technology (IT) Management Series (Alternative A). *** Salary ranges includes local market supplements *** EXPERIENCE: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate: GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: 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. Experience includes extensive knowledge of and skill in applying the full range of policy and planning methods, techniques, and practices to difficult and complex work assignments such as using information systems to capture data in order to develop new methods, approaches, or procedures to validate and facilitate cyber tasking planning effects to support cyber tactical operations center. Comprehensive knowledge of Cyberspace Operations (CO) concepts to include developing strategy and guidance, to support planning and mission execution, analysis of operations, and recommendation for corrective actions to resolve deficiencies. Knowledge in analytical investigative techniques and provide recommended feasible solutions to JFHQ-C (AF) and USCC as required, by working within and outside the organization to gain support for the organization's goals and objectives. 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: 1. Comprehensive knowledge of Cyberspace Operations (CO) concepts to include developing strategy and guidance, to support planning and mission execution, analysis of operations, and recommendation for corrective actions to resolve deficiencies 2. Knowledge in analytical investigative techniques and provide recommended feasible solutions to JFHQ-C (AF) and USCC as required, by working within and outside the organization to gain support for the organization's goals and objectives. 3. Extensive knowledge of the fundamentals of joint operational command and control, operational art and design, and the Joint Operation Planning Process (JOPP) sufficient to plan, develop, integrate and coordinate AFCYBER Operational Concepts, support plans, requirements, request for support and operations. 4. Knowledge and familiarization regarding Cyber operations to include information operations (IO), electromagnetic Spectrum Operations (EMSO), military information support operations (MISO), cyberspace operations (CO), and Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance (ISR), Joint and Service doctrine. To effectively develop strategy and guidance, support planning and mission execution. 5. Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing; includes but is not limited to preparing and delivering briefings, studies, and executive correspondence. 6. 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 effectively represent the organization with internal agencies, MAJCOMs, HQ USAF/SAF organizations, and intra-agency whole-of-government partner agencies. CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT CONTINUED: . Drug Testing: This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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, 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/12808135 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: 2025-11-25