Summary This job opportunity is for an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), position description D2331000, within the 108th Comm Flight of the New Jersey National Guard. This vacancy announcement is a Title 32, Excepted Service position. The purpose of this position is to serve as the Superintendent, Cyber Warfare, ensuring the unit's readiness for the conduct of Cyber Protection Team (CPT) and Industrial Control Systems (ICS) defense operations for the Department of Defense (DoD) worldwide. Responsibilities As an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC), GS-2210-12, you will: Perform studies and independently establish plans for improving the efficiency of information technology and communications processes. Exercise supervisory personnel management responsibilities. Monitor and coordinate manning authorizations and military personnel assignments, identifying needs or problem areas to the commander, and collaborating with supervisors on recommendations. Advises and provides counsel to employees regarding policies, procedures, and directives of management. Effect minor disciplinary measures such as warnings and reprimands and recommends action in more serious disciplinary matters. Identify employee developmental needs and provides or arranges for training (formal and on-the-job) to maintain and improve job performance. Coordinate with representatives of the CPT leadership cell, CPT and/or ICS operational squads, and the Commander to ensure Unit readiness for operational events, exercises, assessments and projects, and oversees the management of all support function equipment and tools. Conduct studies and analyze contingencies, deployments, exercises, and mobilizations (CDEM) plans to determine required actions to enhance the COS's combat readiness and provides recommendations for problem resolution. Performs other duties as assigned. NOTE: Applicant should have the ability to obtain 1B4 AFSC by Initial Operational Capability (IOC). PCS may be authorized. Must be able to obtain IAT Level 2 certification Requirements Conditions of Employment Areas of Consideration: CAT 4 Individuals eligible for membership in the New Jersey National Guard Security Clearance Must have a Top Secret Clearance prior to application or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within one year. Military Grades: SMSgt/ E-8 to CMSgt/E-9 Compatible military grade and assignment required before the effective date of placement. This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard. Applicants who are not currently a member of the National Guard must be eligible for immediate membership. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position. Additional Requirements: Participation in direct deposit is mandatory May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Federal employment suitability as determined by a background investigation Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service Qualifications General Experience: Do you have experience in the following: Data processing functions Computer operator, computer assistant, or program analyst General management principles that understand the stages of automate a work process Specialized Experience: Must have at least 36 months experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization. Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls. Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment. Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion. Education There are no education requirements for this vacancy announcement. NOTE: Applicant should have the ability to obtain 1B4 AFSC by Initial Operational Capability (IOC). PCS may be authorized. Must be able to obtain IAT Level 2 certification Additional Information If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency (https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx). Bonuses - Military Bonuses and Student Loan Repayment Program: If you are selected for this position, you should always check with your servicing incentive manager to verify how accepting this position will affect your entitlement prior to considering an offer of employment. Telework The option to telework is subject to the supervisor/branch chief and Director's approval. NOTE: If the individual selected is currently on a Title 10 or Title 32 tour no action can be taken until he/she is released from tour Selectee(s) must be within the military grade(s) listed in this job announcement prior to the effective date of placement into the technician position. (- Applicant(s) (Enlisted) who are over grade must clearly state, in their resumes, their intentions to willingly take a reduction in grade) IF YOU COPY AND PASTE ANY PORTION OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT, YOUR RESUME WILL BE DISQUALIFIED Security Clearance Must have a Top Secret Clearance prior to application or be able to obtain a TS/SCI clearance within one year. Title 32 Dual-Status Positions: Compatible Military Assignments Appointments may require the selected candidate to be assigned to a *military unit* compatible with the full-time Military Technician (Dual Status) position. *Military Unit* -- The unit by which the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee; or a unit that the individual is employed as a Military Technician (Dual Status) employee to support. (Guidance established by NJ HRO-J1). Military Grades: SMSgt/ E-8 to CMSgt/E-9 Proof of military grade may be requested by the Human Resources Office prior to referral or interview. 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