Warning and Space Certification Officer

Air Force Civilian Service; Colorado Springs (CO); Hybrid; USD 109,000 - 142,000; Full time

Job summary

Air Force Civilian Service invites applications for a full-time Warning and Space Certification Officer, GG-2210-13, at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, CO. The role focuses on technical assessments and certification across NC3, ITWAA, TES, SEWS, and Missile Defense systems, with recommendations to resolve issues along the way.

Position requires U.S. citizenship, Top-Secret clearance with SCI access, and adherence to the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework qualifications.

Qualifications

• U.S. Citizenship required.
• This is a designated Drug Testing Position.
• Must obtain and maintain Top-Secret clearance with access to SCI.
• Cyber coded under the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework; foundational and resident qualification requirements.
• Expert knowledge of systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes.
• Knowledge of NC3, Missile Defense, Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment systems and related components.
• Knowledge of project management principles, milestones, and reporting.

Responsibilities

• Perform technical assessments and certification of NC3, ITWAA, TES, SEWS, and MD systems.
• Make recommendations to resolve issues discovered during assessment.
• Advise other IT specialists and leadership on security and policy implications.
• Monitor and report progress, manage qualification milestones.

Skills

Cybersecurity knowledge

Network security

Policy interpretation

Tools

DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework

Job description

Be the force behind the force. Your mission, should you choose to accept it, is to empower the U.S. Air Force and Space Force to protect our nation's interests in air, space, and cyberspace. This is more than a job; it's a calling to serve.

The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for full-time Warning and Space Certification Officer, GG-2210-13 at Peterson SFB in Colorado Springs, Colorado.

Base Salary Range: $109,246 – $142, 022

up to 20% telework possible

Recruitment, Relocation, Retention may be available.

The primary purpose of this position is: To perform technical assessments and certification of DoD-wide Nuclear Command, Control, and Communications (NC3), Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment (ITWAA), Theater Event System (TES), Shared Early Warning System (SEWS), and Missile Defense (MD) systems focusing on the Situation Monitoring (SM) Mission Essential Function and make recommendations to resolve issues discovered during the assessment.

Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for; you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period. Upon completion of your probationary/trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.

(NOTE: Typically, the 1-year probationary period is for Competitive Jobs, and 2-year trail period is for Excepted Jobs.)

This position can close at any time.

Qualifications/Requirements

U.S. Citizenships Required.

This is a designated Drug Testing Position.

Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).

This position is cyber coded under the DoD Cyberspace Workforce Framework. The incumbent is required to achieve both the foundational and resident qualification requirements outlined for each work role at the assigned proficiency levels.

Knowledge of and skill in applying advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments such as developing and interpreting policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services; apply new developments to previously unsolvable problems; and make decisions or recommendations.

Expert knowledge of systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes sufficient to certify systems or accredit network enclaves, ensure coordination and/or collaboration on security activities and integrate information systems security with other security disciplines.

Knowledge of Missile Defense, Nuclear Command, Control and Communications (NC3) systems, particularly the warning, surveillance, communications and C2 systems that comprise the Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment System, Theater Event System, Ballistic Missile Defense System, Space Control and Surveillance, and the Nuclear Command and Control System.

Knowledge of project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting accomplishments to manage projects.

Expert knowledge of Joint Staff, OSD, and other agency policies and regulations affecting NC3, Missile Defense, Integrated Tactical Warning and Attack Assessment mission systems to advise other IT specialists, engineers, but also to other Command’s leadership team.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

U.S. citizenship required. Must be of legal work age.

AFCS is an Equal Opportunity Employer.