Cyber Operations Executive

Summary

If you enjoy a challenging job and would like to make a difference with our national defense and security, DISA is the place for you. DISA provides secure and reliable communications and computing support that enables the President and our military forces to communicate globally through voice, video, and data transmission. DISA is a leader in implementing “people programs” and offers a broad range of quality-of life and training programs. Go to http://www.disa.mil/ for more information.

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This job is open to
The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

Applications will be accepted from all groups of qualified individuals.

Duties

The incumbent serves as a top-level IT operations leader and the senior executive advisor to the Director, EOI. The incumbent exercises dynamic control over operations of DISA enterprise infrastructure and command and control of enterprise services and information sharing capabilities. The incumbent oversees and directs the operations and defense of the DISA IT enterprise environment, which provides telecommunications, computing, applications, and enterprise services for the DoD and its mission partners in nations around the world. These systems and services and their military- unique features provide daily support to vital Command, Control, Communications, Computers and Intelligence (C4I) functions and to national level

Leadership. Specific Duties Include
Leads and directs DISA field commands and field office operations supporting all combatant commands (CCMDs) and the Joint Staff. The three-field officer/commanders are Command Selected for Brigade-Level Positions;
Provides authoritative direction and guidance that shapes the organization, direction, and control of resources required to achieve defined DoD, Agency, and Directorate objectives, and which serve to assure that programs are fully coordinated, integrated, and effectively implemented;
Performs a variety of complex technical assignments, and provides direction and executive level leadership, to enable and sustain the integration of applications, computing services, technology, information assurance and telecommunications as integral elements of the DoDIN. Defines and codifies the DISA operational framework, the operational architecture, concepts, and processes to operate and defend the enterprise;
Serves as the operations integrator for the Agency development, implementation, and standardization of information, processes, and procedures in operations service management; and
Implements and standardizes operational governance for network operations readiness to ensure the DISA enterprise is postured to meet its missions across the full spectrum of military operations. Implements and executes timely and relevant evaluations of DISA’s overall readiness via exercises, contingency planning, and analysis of operational trends and performance.

Requirements Conditions of Employment
Must be a U.S. Citizen.
This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
If selected, you will be required to provide information regarding your COVID-19 vaccination status for the purposes of determining appropriate workplace safety protocols, such as those related to masking, testing, travel, and quarantine.
This position requires a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
This is a drug testing position.
Financial Disclosure Form OGE 278 is required.

Qualifications

***THIS POSITION IS PART OF THE DEPARTMENT OF DEFENSE PILOT PROGRAM ***
Please read this announcement in its entirety before applying.

Under the DoD Pilot Program, there is no requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs). However, to meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications within your resume — not to exceed five pages. Your application must also include a narrative statement specifically addressing the mandatory technical qualifications (MTQs) not to exceed a total of two pages for all MTQ responses, not 2 pages per MTQ.

https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf

Each accomplishment should be clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, activities, or services you managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed; and the results of your actions. You should use action-oriented leadership words to describe your experience and accomplishments (e.g., Led the development and implementation of….) and quantify your experience wherever possible to demonstrate your

accomplishments (e.g., number of employees supervised; size of budget managed; amount of money saved, etc.).

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs)

ECQ 1 – LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.

ECQ 2 – LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.

ECQ 3 – RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.

ECQ 4 – BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.

ECQ 5 – BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.

DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: Possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences.

Failure to meet any one of the technical qualifications requirements automatically disqualifies an applicant.

MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: All applicants must submit written statements (narrative format) of accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. You must address each technical qualification separately. Please limit your written statements up to 2 pages total for all technical qualification responses, not per 2 pages per MTQ statement (maximum 2 pages for all technical qualifications).

Technical Qualifications (Mandatory)

MTQ 1. Broad knowledge and experience in the employment of enterprise information technology, information assurance, and network operations to support the integration of telecommunications and computing technology to provide C4I support to the OSD, the Joint Staff, Combatant Commands, Services, and Defense Agencies.

MTQ 2. Demonstrated ability to lead and manage a large information technology organization in the planning, development, implementation, oversight, and management of multiple strategic initiatives that result in the timely provision of superior services and products instrumental in accomplishing both internal and external organization mission objectives.

MTQ 3. Experience supervising or working with Senior Field Officers, Command Selected for Brigade-Level Positions or equivalent senior executive positions in the federal or private sector.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional Information

Competitive wages, flexible schedules and one of the most comprehensive benefits packages found in either government or private sector. These extraordinary benefits encompass health, pay, work/life balance, and growth & learning. To find out more, visit our benefits information page: http://www.disa.mil/careers/benefits.html .
U.S. Citizenship required
Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination.
The incumbent must be eligible to obtain and maintain, at minimum, a Top Secret/SCI security clearance.
The position is a Drug Testing Designated Position.
The incumbent is required to comply with the provision of the Ethics in Government Act, Public Law 95-521, as amended, which requires the submission of a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE 278, upon assuming the position, annually, and upon termination of employment.
All newly appointed career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES.
Occasional Travel Required.
Permanent Change of Station Costs (PCS) may be paid. The Tax Cuts and Jobs Act of 2017 makes certain reimbursements/payments taxable. For information on these changes and the Relocation Income Tax Allowance (RITA), for which some appointees are eligible, click here .
Relocation allowances will be considered.
You may serve up to a two-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application .

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