Cyber & Information Technology Branch Chief And Chief Information Officer

Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions through 4 Dec 2024. All supporting documents must be submitted by the close date to be considered.

Serves as the Integrated Capabilities Directorate, Integration and Operations Division, Cyber & Information Technology Branch Chief and Chief Information Officer (CIO). Develops and manages the Directorate's Cyber Capabilities and Information Technology (IT) services. Participates as a member of the senior leadership team in governance processes. Serves as the principal Directorate authority of the organization's IT Portfolio including but not limited to architecture, infrastructure, telecommunications, networks, and workstations implementation, operation, and maintenance. Ensures continuous delivery of technical services through oversight of service level agreements with industry, Air Force, and RS end users, monitoring of systems, programs, and equipment performance. Overall responsibility for automation and process modernization in the IT Portfolio. Oversees recruitment, development, retention, and organization of IT technical staff in accordance with budgetary objectives, personnel policies and organizational needs.

Position duties include, but are not limited to:
• Leads development and communication of business technology implementation plans to RS executive team and staff, Air Force and Industry partners, customers, and stakeholders.
• Develops cost/benefit analyses, workforce impact analysis, and implementation guidance/timing for technology spending and initiatives.
• Oversees cybersecurity approvals to receive authority to operate from AFRL Approving Official. Identifies internal policies, procedures, and roadblocks; works to implement improvements to enable cost reduction, advance technology in the divisions, and enable better user experience.
• Reviews technical publications as part of technical publication review process.
• Supervise, hire, mentor, and develop employees.
• Guide organizational activities to include setting objectives, planning, designing, and directing work priorities.
• Manage diverse and complex IT assets such as systems, networks, architectures, applications, and tools.
• Develop policies for core IT use and related areas such as data management and cybersecurity.
• Provide secure, flexible, and reliable IT and Information Management (IM) solutions to scientists, engineers, senior leaders, and other staff.
• Guide services acquisition efforts for IT Help Desk, system/network support, application development, and cybersecurity functions for the directorate.
• Serve as directorate Chief Information Officer (CIO) engaging with HQ AFRL and mission organizations on policies, implementation, alignment, and more.
• Use multidisciplinary concepts and advanced IT knowledge to lead the development and implementation of IT strategies, policies, and projects in support of the R&D mission.
• Ensure hardware and software resources are validated, approved, and managed in accordance with AirForce policy.
• Ensure systems meet Air Force and Department of Defense required configurations. Promote appropriate risk management and recommend controls and other mitigations to manage residual risks.
• Work collaboratively across the directorate, Wright Research Site, and AFRL enterprise to provide R&D mission with essential digital capabilities and relevant, competent support.
• Expert knowledge in Enterprise solutions, high return/value (IT/Cyber) investments, change manager who can execute change, understands strategic thinking and enduring interoperable IT/Cyber solutions

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

- United States Citizenship
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Special Sensitive (TS/SCI) security clearance.
- Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience (SES) at the next lower grade level to qualify. For DO-03 consideration, SES must at the DO-02 or GS-13 equivalent. Examples of specialized experience include supervising organizational Information Technology professionals to provide IT services, assess cybersecurity risks/threats and/or experience developing and maintaining IT databases or software application tools.
- Applicants must be able to meet the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards of the occupational series assigned when the position is filled. OPM Qual Standards can be found at:https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
- The incumbent may be subject to random drug testing.
- Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. This position includes information assurance (IA). Incumbent must be able to obtain and maintain the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties.
- This position is an Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) position requiring Level/Tier 2 (Practitioner) Non-Critical Certification in Engineering and Technical Management. Experience requirement is 4 years; and the selectee will have 60-months to meet APDP requirements or a waiver must be obtained. Applicants must list all completed APDP certifications on their resume.
- Position is eligible for telework but the employee must live within the commuting area of Wright-Patterson AFB.

Desired Qualifications

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Series

2210