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USAJOBS · 2 months ago

CYBER OPERATIONS ANALYST

Fort Meade, Maryland, USA

Full-time

Onsite

Mid, Senior Level

$149K/yr - $195K/yr

1+ years exp

USAJOBS is part of the U.S. Cyber Command, and they are seeking a Cyber Operations Analyst. This position involves leading and facilitating the implementation of cyberspace operations and providing expert knowledge to enhance operational planning and execution.

ConsultingGovernmentHuman ResourcesInformation TechnologyInternetStaffing Agency

No H1B

Security Clearance Required

U.S. Citizen Only

Responsibilities

Serve as a recognized subject matter expert (SME) and as a functional and project team lead to lead, facilitate, and make substantive contributions to the implementation and refinement of cyberspace operations (CO) and information operations (IO)

Identifies and develops internal FOPS plan of actions and milestones for planning requirements and priorities. Supports branch, section, element, and division-level planning, manpower oversight, and daily administration of assigned personnel

Provides leadership and expert knowledge of the supported commanders’ CO and IO to apply and improve on methods employed to disseminate future operations planning work products

Applies detailed knowledge of end users’ objectives, priorities, and challenges to make expert recommendations on the utility and feasibility of integrating emerging full spectrum cyber operations concepts and methods and new automated analysis tools

Attends, leads, and represents the organization as an actively participating member of various Operational Planning Teams (OPTs) and Joint Planning Groups (JPGs) with DoD and non- DoD CO and IO planning partners

Provides guidance and oversight for commander-level CO and IO team members and other affected program partners to develop and integrate full spectrum cyber operations COAs into cyberspace plans

Supports the supervisor and J3 leadership in defining short- to long-range FOPS workforce and staffing requirements, focusing on specialized knowledge/skill requirements that are in high demand and short supply in the applicant community

Provides contractors/vendors with tasking and technical direction, consistent with negotiated contracts, and evaluates work efforts and products for conformance with contract standards

Integrates FOPS concepts and strategies into other aspects of operational planning, including into simulations training and exercises

Qualification

Cyber operations expertiseInformation operations knowledgeOperational planningProcurement strategiesLeadership skillsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Must be able to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET SCI clearance as a condition of employment and must complete a counterintelligence scope polygraph exam

Three year trial/probationary period may be required

The employee 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

Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military and/or commercial aircraft

This is a Drug Testing Designated Position. This position is covered by the Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program

The incumbent must meet NSA personnel security requirements outlined in NSA/CSS Policy5-1

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; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application

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

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience would be demonstrated by: 1) Leading planning teams in new approaches to addressing cyber threats 2) Designing procurement strategies such as Statements of Work (SOW) documents to ensure mission requirements are met. 3) Consulting with leadership to advise them on developing methods to collect and evaluate exercise data; 4) Managing daily operations and orders for cyberspace planning operations

Benefits

Relocation expenses reimbursed: Yes—You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.

Direct Deposit of Pay is required.

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.

Relocation, Advance In-hire, Recruitment, and/or Advanced Leave Accrual incentives maybe offered.