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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (Security)
Agency
U.S. Army Cyber Command
Announcement Number
DAKB25594663902 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, January 13, 2025 to Monday, January 27, 2025
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible

I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.  I am exercising my preferen­ce eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5, U.S.C.  This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG membership (through no fault of your own) and that you have completed at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician Eligible?

(limit characters)
3. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) Eligible
 
I am a military spouse who is currently married to my active duty sponsor. I am exercising my preference eligibility for positions within the local commuting area of my sponsor's current duty station.  I certify that I have not accepted nor declined a permanent, continuing Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the local commuting area of our current duty location. 

NOTE:  Military spouses are eligible for one permanent noncompetitive appointment using their preference eligibility for the duration of the active duty sponsor's assignment to a permanent duty station, as long as the military spouse has not declined or accepted a permanent Federal or non-appropriated fund position in the commuting area of the sponsor's current duty location.  If you certify that you have not used your preference at your sponsor's current duty location and it is discovered to be untrue, you may be subject to loss of MSP and possible disciplinary action. 

Supporting Documentation:  You must include a copy of the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist along with the documents identified on the checklist to verify your eligibility for MSP, such as PCS orders/verification of duty location assignment and a copy of marriage certificate or license.

Are you a Priority Placement Program DoD Military Spouse Preference Eligible?
(limit characters)
4. Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement

I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area.  I understand that the position for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation. 

NOTE: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employment, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation: If you indicate "yes" to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Preference Eligible Technician Receiving Disability Retirement?

(limit characters)
5. Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible

I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade dated within the last 2 years.  I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. 

NOTE:  By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.

Supporting Documentation:  If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropriate documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade. 

Are you a Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible?
(limit characters)
6. United States Citizen Applying to a Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Position

Do you meet the following?

I do not meet any of the other eligibility options; however, I am a United States Citizen and wish to apply for this CES position.
(limit characters)
Conditions of Employment
This position has requirements which must be met prior to employment, and conditions for continued employment. Your answers to the questions in this section will indicate your understanding of, or possession of, these requirements and conditions. (limit characters)
1. This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A pre-employment and recurring comprehensive background investigation that includes, but is not limited to, contact with all references, employers, co-workers, personal associates, and a review of your driving record, credit history, criminal history, and military service are required. Are you willing to undergo pre-employment and recurring investigations to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance as required? (limit characters)
2. The duties of this position meet the criteria for compliance with Federal and Department of the Army Drug Free Workplace Programs. Detection of the presence of drugs is warranted. This position is subject to a pre-employment screening, and random testing thereafter, to include testing based on reasonable suspicion and testing due to direct involvement with an on-duty accident. Are you willing to refrain from the use of illegal drugs and submit to a pre-employment drug screening and random testing thereafter to obtain and maintain employment in this position? (limit characters)
3. This position has been designated "Mission Essential". In the event of severe weather conditions or other such emergency type situations (natural or man-made disaster) the incumbent is required to report to work or remain at work as scheduled to support mission operations. Are you willing and able to report to work or remain at work under adverse conditions to obtain and maintain this position? (limit characters)
4. This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of 35% of the time. Are you willing and able to travel away from your permanent duty station up to 35% of the time? (limit characters)
5. This is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 USC 1599f. Appointment to this position does not confer competitive status. Prior to appointment applicants are required to sign a statement indicating they understand the conditions of employment or assignment to the position and acknowledge the consequences of failing to meet and maintain those required conditions. Are you willing to sign a Statement of Understanding and agree to the requirements of a CES position? (limit characters)
6. Appointment to this position is subject to a three year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in DoDI 1400.25 V3005, Cyber Excepted Service, Employment and Placement. While serving a probationary period the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights. Are you willing to serve a three year probationary period? (limit characters)
7. Incumbent of this position must complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certifications/recertifications as outlined in DoD Manual 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program and/or additional guidance within 6 months of appointment. Are you willing to meet this condition? (limit characters)
8. Incumbent of this position must complete the Army TRADOC-approved Management Client course (Key Management Infrastructure (KMI) Management Client (MGC) Node Course) or service equivalent as outlined in TB 380-41, Procedures for Safeguarding, Accounting, and Supply Control of COMSEC Material within 6 months of appointment. Are you willing to accept this condition? (limit characters)
9. Incumbent of this position is required to work critical mission issues outside normal duty hours and is required to maintain a functioning telephone to aid in contact when put in an on-call status outside normal duty hours. Are you willing to meet this condition? (limit characters)
10. In accordance with DODI 5205.08, DA individuals must enroll in the Department of Army Cryptographic Access Program (DACAP) and agree to be subject to a counterintelligence scope polygraph examination to be provided access to classified cryptographic information. Are you willing to meet this condition? (limit characters)
11. Incumbent of this position is required to participate in the DOD/DA Immunization program, to include live vaccinations as required by DOD/DA policy, if deployed in the AOR. Are you willing to meet this requirement? (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in an Information Technology Specialist (Security) position with Department of Army. Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit your application. (limit characters)
1. Select the one statement that best describes directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled.
(limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Provide staff guidance and assistance on COMSEC matters and recommend actions to improve operations. (limit characters)
3. Train and instruct COMSEC local elements on matters pertaining to the safeguarding, control, destruction, and reporting of COMSEC material. (limit characters)
4. Inspect the command's COMSEC local elements and other elements' compliance with established regulations and directives. (limit characters)
5. Adapt and disseminate National Security Agency (NSA), Department of the Army (DA), and Department of Defense (DoD) policy and procedures concerning COMSEC material and CCI. (limit characters)
6. Develop and maintain standard operating procedures for COMSEC operations. (limit characters)
7. Maintain accurate records and reports of COMSEC material and KEYMAT, ensuring continuous 100 percent accountability. (limit characters)
8. Evaluate COMSEC incidents and prepare reports. (limit characters)
9. Verify continuous 100 percent accountability of accountable COMSEC material. (limit characters)
10. Maintain and operate COMSEC systems and equipment. (limit characters)
11. Use the Management Client (MGC) Node and Advanced Key Processor (AKP) for COMSEC KEYMAT accounting and inventory management. (limit characters)
12. Install, configure, and maintain devices; set up workstations and peripherals; and install hardware, software, and computer peripherals. (limit characters)
13. Diagnose, troubleshoot, and resolve hardware, software, and other system problems. (limit characters)
14. Administer and maintain COMSEC material, including receipt, control, inventory, transfer, issue, reporting, safeguarding, accountability, security, turn-in, shipment, and destruction. (limit characters)
15. Prepare for required communications security inspections and audits. (limit characters)
16. Perform 100 percent semiannual inventories of COMSEC material. (limit characters)
17. Prepare COMSEC administrative forms, logs, and reports. (limit characters)
18. Your responses to the Announcement and Assessment Questionnaires, along with your resume and all supporting documentation are subject to evaluation and verification to ensure accuracy. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)