About This Position
Click on "Learn more about this agency" button below to view Eligibilities being considered and other IMPORTANT information. The primary purpose of this position is to broaden the skills and enhance leadership abilities of the incumbent, through identification and development of the necessary professional, technical, managerial, and administrative skills to manage Air Force strategy and policy to meet Air Force and DoD wide mission objectives
Qualifications
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, SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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 One year of specialized experience which includes experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Knowledge and awareness of the technical details of the AF cyberspace and of cutting-edge networking technology integration to include industry best practices.
Knowledge to serve as technical expert within the organization and to provide recommendations and develop plans for senior AF leadership to make major policy decisions and formulate network guidance. Knowledge of AF cyberspace policy and planning concepts and principles. Knowledge of skills needed for information, computer, and telecommunications systems management in support of mission requirements.
Knowledge of Planning, Programming & Budgeting System (PPBS) linked to corporate AF planning methodology. Knowledge of and experience with analytical techniques, evaluation skills and practices. Skill in project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating accomplishments.
FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS: Applicants must have served at least 52 weeks at the GS-13 or higher grade (or equivalent in an alternate pay system) within the Federal Civil Service to be considered for referral. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. 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.
Expert knowledge of a wide range of IT principles, concepts and methods.
- Knowledge of the range of Air Force doctrine, policy directives, strategies, procedures and other Air Force guidance applicable to managing cyberspace strategy.
- Knowledge of overall AF mission goals, AF functional area duties and responsibilities, AF mission areas supported by cyberspace systems and technology, and user cyberspace support requirements process, sufficient to develop AF cyberspace doctrine, policy, and strategies that accommodate changes in the user mission with responsive cyberspace support while remaining consistent with federal, DoD, and other AF policies.
- Knowledge of AF cyberspace systems support and other functional organizations' missions, roles, capabilities, and resources sufficient to evaluate cyberspace systems policy effectiveness and productivity and propose alternative improvement approaches.
- Skill in and understanding of principles and techniques for cyberspace systems analysis, design, development, test and integration, sufficient to ensure that Air Force cyberspace systems doctrine, polices, strategies, procedures and techniques foster the consistent application of sound systems management disciplines and techniques.
- Ability to recognize problems and trends, gather, assemble, and analyze facts, draw conclusions, conduct analysis, devise recommended solutions, and package the entire process into briefings, papers, or reports suitable for top management use and decision-making.
- Skill and ability to speak and write effectively on highly-complex technical and possibly sensitive issues including preparing statements for senior military, government, and private sector management officials. Ability to give briefings, chair meetings, lead task forces, and prepare reports at the General Officer/Senior Executive Service level.
Major Duties
DUTY 1: Performs Career Broadening assignments/duties. Provides policy guidance on Air Force Enterprise-wide cyberspace services and solutions, integration management, and cyberspace services strategy issues. Plans and develops policy and strategy for Air Force IT activities.
Continually assesses policy needs and interprets broad DoD, AF, and other higher headquarters guidance and applies it through development of policies for the area of responsibility. Consults and coordinates with project staff from other organizations and agencies in developing, revising, interpreting, and modifying policies to ensure Air Force policy meets higher headquarters' guidance. Interprets and integrates national, DoD, and Air Force objectives, guidance, and policy DUTY 2: In a Career Broadening capacity serves as interoperability policy and planning manager.
Provides guidance to teams creating or using the Joint Information Environment (JIE); works with Major Commands (MAJCOMs), Field Operating Agencies (FOAs), Direct Reporting Units (DRUs), and program managers to ensure interoperability across the enterprise. Evaluates and analyzes alternatives to develop and implement interoperability standards DUTY 3: Develops cyberspace planning and policy documents for maintenance, sustainability, interoperability and integration issues--especially as these disciplines apply to cyber security technologies and techniques. Determines consistency with DoD, Joint Staff, Air Force, MAJCOM, Field Operating Agencies (FOAs), and non DoD strategies, policies, architectures, concepts, and process improvement guidelines.
DUTY 4: Maintains a continuous liaison with MAJCOMs, AF Chief Technology Officer, PEOs, DISA, Joint staff, HAF staff, and other organizations. Provides results of studies, analyses, and evaluations to counterpart agencies to share experiences and thereby improve overall defense level planning in areas of architecture. Promotes interchange of information on requirements, capabilities, deficiencies, and technology applications in the area of specialization.
Performs staff work while maintaining liaison with other offices. DUTY 5: Serves as expert planner, analyst, and advisor to agency management on technical standards, annual/multiyear and long range planning, and/or commercial issues for key agency programs. Completes tasks on time and within applicable budget.
Correlates both short-term and long-term agency plans and provides senior management concrete recommendations on fulfilling both. Performs staffing functions including the review of Task Management Tool Tasking's and other tasking's ensuring all requirements are met for the Division
Education
IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY: If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education.
Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements.
You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications, and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment.
Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of "not qualified" or "insufficient information" and you will not receive further consideration for this job.
Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further. APPRAISALS/AWARDS: Hiring Managers use objective methods and consider previous performance appraisals and awards in the selection process. Current Federal Civilian employees should list any relevant performance related rating and/or awards in your resume.
Additional Information
PCS restrictions: An employee selected to make a PCS to a Career Broadening assignment is restricted from making a second PCS for 12 months Defense National Relocation Program is Authorized Direct Deposit: All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. This is a formal IT Specialist (PLCYPLN) career broadening position, assignment duration is limited to 36 months. Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret security level clearance.
This is a designated drug-testing position, incumbent will be subject to random testing for drug use. Mobility is a condition of employment, employee must sign an Air Force-wide mobility agreement. May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends and holidays May be required to travel by military and/or civilian aircraft in the performance of official duties.
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How to Apply
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (ET) on 03/27/2026. To preview the Application Questionnaire, please click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12903438 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.
- A complete Application Questionnaire
- Additional Required Documents (see Required Documents section). Ensure all submitted documents contain your full name.
- 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. 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.
Required Documents
The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming.
Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming. Online Application: Questionnaire Resume: Your resume may NOT exceed two pages, and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts.
You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under "How To Apply". Transcripts/Registration/License: If qualifying on education/position requires education, you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position, submit an active, current registration/license.
Current Air Force employees: You must submit a legible copy of a SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action. The SF-50, block 24 must contain "1" or "2" AND block 34 must be a "1". Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement, block 34 may contain a "1" or "2".
Promotion Consideration: If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements.
You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements (examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old). OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS: Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals (dated within last 3 years) showing the official rating of record, signed by a supervisor, or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume.
Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).