Special Technical Operations (STO)

Summary About the Position: This position is a DOD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Employees occupying CES positions are in the Excepted Service and must adhere to U.S. Code, Title 10, as well as Department of Defense Instruction 1400.25. This position is located at Fort Meade, MD. Learn more about this agency Duties Leads a team of personnel assigned to the Command, and its cyber program partners in providing operational support on a broad range of issues Performs analysis of unique problems requiring creativity and innovative use of techniques, advanced approaches and/or new technologies Provides compartmented, highly sensitive, expert level support to all the Command's mission areas, as defined in the Unified Command Plan (UCP) Coordinates with representatives of national agencies, the Joint Staff, OSD, and military services to provide sensitive, innovative and, often, clandestine effects-based solutions to the Command and other Combatant Commanders' mission requirements. Requirements Conditions of employment Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation. Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance with a CI Poly or access for the duration of employment. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 10% of the time. This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. This position requires NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy 5-1. Must pass a Counterintelligence (CI) scope polygraph examination. The incumbent may be recalled to duty, may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays, and may be required to work overtime. The incumbent must obtain and maintain the following requirements for each Cyber work role at the assigned proficiency level in accordance with DoDM 8140.03 and supplemental Army guidance, Qualifications CYBER EXCEPTED SERVICE POSITIONS ARE NOT SUBJECT TO THE TWO-PAGE RESUME LIMIT. YOUR FULL RESUME WILL NEED TO BE UPLOADED TO YOUR USAJOBS PROFILE USING THE DOCUMENT TYPE "OTHER DOCUMENTS". This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Level within the CES Occupational Structure. Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement". If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience . To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled. Specialized experience would be demonstrated by analyzing data and technical findings to develop recommendations for improving cyber capabilities; evaluating information technologies to guide the integration of major hardware/software across DoD networks; and assessing strategies, policies, and plans for the design, development and/or acquisition of Government cyber operations analysis capabilities and/or tools. Education Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted. Additional information If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment. Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration. You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship. Direct Deposit of Pay is required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) access security clearance. Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023. Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees. If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet. This is a(n) Digital Technology Career Field position. Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement. Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint Travel Regulations and an agency determination that a PCS move is in the Government Interest. The following special programs/incentives MAY be offered if it is appropriate to the position being filled and in the best interest of the government: Recruitment Incentives Student Loan Repayment Relocation Incentives Permanent Change of Station (PCS) costs may be authorized. Salary Negotiations for those candidates who are new to Federal service may be authorized Credit for Prior Non-Federal Work Experience and Certain Military Service for Determining Annual Leave Accrual Rate may be authorized. Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefits Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. 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