Cryptologic/Network Warfare Cyber Planner - Mid To Experienced Level - MD & TX & HI

Summary

Are you a cyber professional with the drive and expertise to be on the forefront of the cyber fight; tackling NSA's complex mission to defend against cyber threats of today and tomorrow? NSA, the nation's leading cyber agency, has exciting and challenging positions in Cyber Security Engineering and Cyber and TEMPEST vulnerability analysis/mitigation. Are you ready to help secure our Nation's critical Infrastructure? If so, NSA is the place for you!

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

05/01/2024 to 05/31/2024

• Salary

$73,591 - $181,216 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 14

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Locations

• Kunia, HI

• Fort Meade, MD

• San Antonio, TX

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0132 Intelligence

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

DEST-12402521-24-MM

• Control number

789279100

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This job is open to

• The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Federal employees

• Excepted service

Current excepted service federal employees.

• Veterans

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Duties

Apply in-depth knowledge of the joint planning process to develop detailed Operational Plans and Orders supporting COCOM Cyberspace Operations' requirements. Use Joint, Service and Interagency planning and operational experience to conduct strategic and operational level planning across the full range of military operations for integrated information and cyberspace operations. Develop and maintain deliberate and crisis plans. Collaborate with Cyber Operators to identify and levy requirements for intelligence collection and analysis, participate in targeting selection, validation, synchronization, and execution of complex cyber missions. Has sufficient technical knowledge to understand cyber capabilities, target vulnerabilities, and effects. Collaborate with Cyber Operators, Analysts, and RDT&E Engineers to gain access and technical intelligence to meet planning objectives.

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Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• All applicants and employees are subject to random drug testing in accordance with Executive Order 12564. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a security background investigation and polygraph.

Qualifications

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Relevant experience must be in an area directly related to an NSA mission (e.g., collection, cyber and intelligence analysis) and/or a similar mission in the IC or DoD, and include strategic and/or operational level planning (e.g., joint operations).External engagement/collaboration experience (e.g., participation in cross-Agency working groups, JDA, field assignments, and external customer support) is preferred.

FULL PERFORMANCE

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 7 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 5 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 3 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 1 year of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree and no experience.

SENIOR

Entry is with a high school diploma or GED plus 10 years of relevant experience, or an Associate's degree plus 8 years of relevant experience, or a Bachelor's degree plus 6 years of relevant experience, or a Master's degree plus 4 years of relevant experience, or a Doctoral degree plus 2 years of relevant experience.

Education

The qualifications listed are the minimum acceptable to be considered for the position.

Degree in Cyber Security, Information Assurance or related field is preferred, but a degree in any field is acceptable.

Additional information

Pay: Salary offers are based on candidates' education level and years of experience relevant to the position and also take into account information provided by the hiring manager/organization regarding the work level for the position.

Salary Range: $73,591 - $181,216 (Full Performance, Senior) Salary range varies by location, work level, and relevant experience to the position.

On the job training, internal NSA courses, and external training will be made available based on the need and experience of the selectee.

Benefits: NSA offers excellent benefits to include relocation assistance, flexible work schedules, generous leave programs, paid personal fitness time, training and continuing education classes, health and life insurance, Federal Thrift Savings Plan (TSP), and a Federal retirement plan.

Work Schedule: This is a full-time position, Monday

• Friday, with basic 8hr/day work requirement between 6:00 a.m. and 6:00 p.m. (flexible).

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How You Will Be Evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Desired experience includes:

Cyber planning, cybersecurity operations, mission management, vulnerabilities, troubleshoot, mitigations, network defense, requirements management, cyber security technical knowledge, strategy and process development, project management, program management, technical writing, finished SIGINT report evaluation, partnership and customer relations (i.e. DoD, USCYBERCOM, DISA, JTFHQ DoDIN, DIB partners), joint doctrine and military planning certifications and education, coordination, communication, strong interpersonal skills, problem identification and resolution.

Additional expectations may include your ability to:

• Represent the Agency in interactions with outside customers, DoD, Congressional representatives, foreign partners, or the general public.

• Represent the Agency or its subordinate organizations to customers, suppliers, and stakeholders.

• Review Information Needs (INs) to understand operational, tactical or strategic mission requirements.

• Submit a request for information (RFI) related to target and/or mission requirements.

• Identify intelligence gaps related to target and/or mission requirements.

• Develop a strategic course of action based on target vulnerabilities, anomalous network activity, and/or mission capabilities.

• Develop an operational or tactical course of action based on target vulnerabilities, anomalous network activity, and/or mission capabilities.

• Evaluate methods, tools, and techniques that can be used to secure information/communication systems and the facilities that house them.

• Develop mitigation strategies and countermeasures to address vulnerabilities of networks, products, and services.

• Document analytic findings relevant to computer network defense.

• Maintain situational awareness of current computer network defense conditions using information from external data sources (for example, computer network defense vendor sites, CERTS, SANS, Security Focus).

• Recommend vulnerability mitigation strategies based on evaluation results.

• Maintain operational, technical, and authoritative situational awareness during operations.

• Create work teams with appropriate employees to accomplish work goals.

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As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1228964

Agency contact information

Melissa M

Email

mmmack3@uwe.nsa.gov

Address

NSA External Hiring

9800 Savage Road

Fort Meade, MD 20755

US

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Next steps

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1228964

• Fair and Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Criminal history inquiries

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Required Documents

The National Security Agency (NSA) is part of the DoD Intelligence Community Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS). All positions in the NSA are in the Excepted Services under 10 United States Codes (USC) 1601 appointment authority. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans' Preference to eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC, in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, DCIPS Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you may be asked to submit documents verifying your eligibility.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

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How to Apply

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1228964

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Agency contact information

Melissa M

Email

mmmack3@uwe.nsa.gov

Address

NSA External Hiring

9800 Savage Road

Fort Meade, MD 20755

US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Please visit our application site to apply: https://apply.intelligencecareers.gov/job-description/1228964

Read more

Fair & Transparent

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

• Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy

• Reasonable accommodation policy

• Criminal history inquiries

• Financial suitability

• Selective Service

• New employee probationary period

• Signature and false statements

• Privacy Act

• Social security number request

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Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

05/01/2024 to 05/31/2024

• Salary

$73,591 - $181,216 per year

• Pay scale & grade

GG 11 - 14

• Locations

• Kunia, HI

• Fort Meade, MD

• San Antonio, TX

• Remote job

No

• Telework eligible

No

• Travel Required

Occasional travel

• You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

Yes-You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

• Appointment type

Permanent

• Work schedule

Full-time

• Service

Competitive

• Promotion potential

None

• Job family (Series)

0132 Intelligence

• Supervisory status

No

• Security clearance

Sensitive Compartmented Information

• Drug test

Yes

• Position sensitivity and risk

Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk

• Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

DEST-12402521-24-MM

• Control number

789279100

This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/789279100. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.