Job 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 the US Army Joint Forces in Stuttgart, Germany. THIS ANNOUNCEMENT IS OPEN CONTINUOUS AND WILL REMAIN OPEN UNTIL THE POSITION IS FILLED.

Major duties

Conducts coordination, synchronization, de-confliction, and execution of targeting effects in support o fU.S. Cyber Command (CYBERCOM), Africa Command (AFRICOM) and Component commands (ASCCs). Provides technical expertise and guidance to commanders and decision makers with respect to targeting effects and possible collateral damage to better inform decisions during targeting boards, coordinates cyber effects. Prepares and present briefings at the GO/FO level that have targeting and/or fires related planning considerations and issues. Trains and instructs staff from US AFRICOM and Components, subordinate units and interagency representatives on relevant fires and targeting topics. Planning and synchronizing non-lethal and information operations targeting actions in support of offensive cyberspace operations (OCO)

Qualification

Open Continuous Announcement: This is an open continuous announcement and will remain open until the position is filled. As applicants apply, a pool of candidates is generated and qualified candidates will be reviewed and referred to the hiring manager for consideration. The first cutoff date is 08-November 2024. The second cut off is 22 November 2024. Additional cutoffs will occur every two weeks until the position is filled or upon request of management. 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 education and/or 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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. This position is in the Professional Work Category at the Full Performance Work Level within the CES Occupational Structure. To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe one-year of 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 1) Planning, integrating, synchronizing, and coordinating targeting efforts and cyberspace operations in support of Combatant Commands (CCMDs), Components, and Army Service component commands (ASCCs) requirements. (2) Conducting deliberate, crisis and contingency planning to support military and national objectives (3) Training staff, subordinate units, and interagency representatives on cyberspace operations, and (4) Directing policy planning for the application of offensive cyberspace operations and the effects across the entire spectrum of competition and conflict, and (5) Familiarity with the Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) in support of full spectrum cyberspace operations planning. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION: The initial length of this overseas tour is 36 months. For positions in a foreign country, that country's laws or international agreements may have a direct impact on the ability of an employee's same sex domestic partner or spouse to accompany the employee and receive certain benefits. If you believe you may be affected by these laws and agreements, you should familiarize yourself with relevant information and direct questions concerning a specific country (Foreign Duty Location) to the appropriate Army Human Resources point of contact prior to the acceptance of employment and your entrance on duty.

Evaluations

Once the announcement has closed, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. If you are minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility. You should list any relevant performance appraisals and incentive awards in your resume as that information may be taken into consideration during the selection process. If selected, you may be required to provide supporting documentation.