Cyberspace Operations Specialist

This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for certain competitive service positions to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. About the Position: Incumbent will serve as Cyberspace Operations Specialist United States Southern Command (USSOUTHCOM) SCJ38, Cyberspace Operations Division, Operations Directorate. Coordinates, synchronizes, and integrates cyberspace operations (CO) into USSOUTHCOM plans, exercises, and operations.

Major duties

• Plans, synchronizes, and executes defensive cyberspace operations to deter and defeat adversaries within friendly cyberspace terrain.
• Integrates operational cyber capabilities into Joint and Service missions to ensure comprehensive mission alignment and success.
• Identifies Mission Relevant Cyber Terrain (MRCT) to develop protection strategies and achieve strategic command objectives.
• Formulates defensive maneuver strategies to mitigate threats and protect critical command systems and networks.
• Participates in the Joint Targeting Cycle and Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP) in support of assigned missions.
• Utilizes the Military Decision Making Process (MDMP) to coordinate and execute complex cyberspace operations and contingencies.
• Serves as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) advising senior leadership on both offensive and defensive cyberspace operations.
• Drafts complex task orders to employ cyber defensive maneuver forces in the protection of mission-relevant terrain.
• Develops or modifies Department of Defense (DoD) cyber policies, standards, and procedures for conducting cyber operations.
• Synthesizes technical cyber data into executive briefings, technical reports, and staff actions to drive strategic decision-making.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens 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. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which includes experience in planning, synchronizing, and executing defensive cyberspace operations, as well as integrating operational cyber capabilities into Joint and Service missions. This experience must demonstrate a strong proficiency in identifying Mission Relevant Cyber Terrain (MRCT), formulating defensive maneuver strategies, and participating in the Joint Targeting Cycle, Joint Operations Planning Process (JOPP), and Military Decision Making Process (MDMP). Additionally, applicants must have a proven track record of serving as a Subject Matter Expert (SME) to advise senior leadership on both offensive and defensive cyber operations, which includes drafting complex task orders, developing or modifying Department of Defense (DoD) cyber policies, and synthesizing highly technical data into executive-level briefings, technical reports, and staff actions to drive strategic decision-making.

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.