Job OverviewThis job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions until 10 December 2024. Resumes must be in DD/MMM/YYYY format. The AFRL Materials and Manufacturing Directorate seeks to hire a motivated and experienced Mid-level professional to serve as a Systems Authorization Lead / ISSM in the Cyber Systems & Information Management Branch of the Integration and Operations Division. Position duties include, but are not limited to:
- Directs the system authorization (Risk Management Framework (RMF)) process to ensure organizational computer systems comply with Federal, Department of Defense, and Air Force IT management requirements.
- Oversees system authorization change management: Ensures laboratory and major information system configuration item and change management items are properly documented-balancing mission value & operational/continuous compliance processes.
- Interfaces with RX computer users and Information Technology (IT) managers to maintain compliance with applicable communication security and computer security control laws and regulations.
- Ensures systems meet current Air Force and Department of Defense required configurations based on the determined mission capability level and operational environment.
- Analyzes system components, processes, interfaces, and configurations as part of system authorization processes to document and communicate risks.
- Recommends and reviews controls and mitigations to IT managers and system architects to address system residual risks.
- Prepares specifications, documentation, and reports for the appropriate level of management, including recommendations, advisory documents, and summaries relating to information technology and information assurance.
- Serves as a focal point for Cybersecurity functions, helping to ensure RX compliance with applicable computer and communication regulations.
This position will be filled at the DO-02 (GS-12/13 equivalent) or DR-02 (GS-12/13 equivalent) level and is located at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base near Dayton, Ohio. This position may be filled as a 5-year Flexible Length Term appointment (new government hires, current government term employees, etc.) with the option to later extend or convert to a permanent appointment. 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. Eligible for a Referral Bonus? No Required Qualifications
- US Citizenship
- The ability to obtain and/or maintain Secret clearance.
- Must have baseline certification meeting DoD 8140/DoD 8570.01M Cyber Workforce Improvement certification(s) meeting DCWF Work Role 722 (ISSM) / IAM level II or obtain within 6 months of assignment.
- Applicant must have at least one year of specialized experience at the DO/DR-01/GS-11 or equivalent grade level
- Must have Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP) Information Technology Level II or Engineering Technical Management Practitioner II Certification or obtain within 60 months of assignment.
Specialized experience is experience that equips the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Desired Qualifications
- Experience documenting and coordinating authorization documentation, particularly desirable is experience with the AF eMASS system.
- Experience communicating IT technical challenges, opportunities, and capabilities at various audience levels with organization partners.
- Experience leading a technical group of contractors and/or government personnel executing information systems security support for DoD organizations.
- Certifications, training, or degrees in cybersecurity management, IT standards, best practices, and/or process improvement.
- Experience with DoD implementations of RMF.
- Working knowledge of DoD IT environment.
- General understanding of data flows and network security controls.
When uploading documents, please utilize the naming convention listed below:
- Resume: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Resume
- Transcript: Req No_Last Name_First Name_Transcript
- Latest SF50: Req No_Last Name_First Name_SF50
Acceptable file types: .docx, .pdf (Requisition No. 30303) Additional Information For resume writing tips, facts about the federal hiring process and additional resources, visit: At a minimum, unofficial transcript of highest relevant degree must be uploaded with application. Series 0801 0854 1515 1520 2210 Other