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Organization: The United States Space Force (USSF) is a military service that organizes, trains, and equips military members and civilians to protect U.S. and allied interests in space and provide space capabilities to the joint force. USSF responsibilities include developing Guardians, acquiring military space systems, maturing the military doctrine for space power, and organizing space forces to present to our Combatant Commands (CCMDs). The strategic importance of space can’t be overstated. Political and humanitarian interests as well as commercial concerns vital to the world economy all rely on space-based systems. Launched in 2019 as the nation’s sixth and newest military branch, the USSF was created to protect the interests and assets of America and its allies in this heavily contested realm. The Department of Defense relies on satellites and advanced space-based technology for secure communications, navigation, real-time reconnaissance, precision targeting on the battlefield, early warning of potential missile launches, and even weather forecasting. Guardians and civilians of the USSF are challenged every day to reach new heights in protecting and amplifying these space-based capabilities and defending our way of life by maintaining our edge in space. The Space Force wants to attract talent with the character and potential to excel, empower them with information and choices, and develop them in line with their desires and the Space Force’s needs to create a high-performing organization necessary to secure and defend space. Please review the new Guardian Ideal to learn more about the new talent culture within the new U.S. Space Force, as we have a chance to make history and rewrite some of the rules—we hope you are excited about the opportunities this will present!
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Lead Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor, 64 CYS (NH-1712-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: o Purpose: Serves as a multi-faceted Lead Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor and supporting curriculum developer to design, develop, and instruct operations of the DCO-S weapon systems and courses of instruction for 64 CYS operators. The incumbent performs the full life cycle of technical training, including curriculum design and development, classroom instruction, and comprehensive student support. Duties require setting up instructional design and development criteria. The incumbent may design instructional materials for full-length residence, distance learning, and mobile team training courses. This position handles all activities related to instruction. The course design will use substantial adaptations or extensions of available guides and established procedures. Incumbent must possess knowledge in Cyber Defense Operations and Planning, Missile Warning/Defense, Cyber Environment, Space Operations, National Cyber Policy, and Global Missile Defense/Ballistic Missile Defense operations. Manages instruction facility/training classrooms and equipment sustainment and maintenance, including integration with STARCOM and Mission Delta 6. o Serves as the Lead Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor responsible for instructing students through assigned blocks of instruction in mission qualification and/or advanced technical courses using a variety of methods and technologies. Prepares for instruction by studying course objectives and technical materials. Prepares, maintains, and presents diverse material; formulates training aids/devices; maintains classroom decorum; and ensures supplies, equipment, and classrooms are available for training. Participates in course development and modification; makes adjustments in presentations or instructional methods to resolve difficult classroom problems. Briefs students on potential hazards in the classroom, lab, etc. Applies knowledge of training principles and techniques to motivate students and make instruction as effective and interesting as possible. Mentors new instructors on required proficiency levels for areas assigned. Monitors and evaluates student progress. Administers complex measurement devices and provides feedback to students; maintains security over measurement devices. Observes and assesses student classroom activities and participation. Evaluates student performance; provides feedback and recommends special study or disposition for students who cannot assimilate materials. Counsels students to identify and resolve challenging problems. Assists students requiring remediation by providing Special Individualized Assistance (SIA). Maintains student administrative records. Reviews training for effectiveness in meeting lesson objectives. Inputs required data into an automated student tracking system. Initiates documentation, updates student training records, and schedules resources needed for instruction. o Supports 64th Cyberspace Squadron's training program administration, planning, and execution for an annual class size of 85 students and virtual training environments across both classified and unclassified environments. Advises leadership, boards, and key military and civilian officials on all aspects of policy, planning, review, and research related to the instructional mission. Directs and formulates the education and training program in a line capacity, applying professional knowledge to solve complex educational and training challenges. Develops and recommends innovative and effective methods for program improvements and policy revisions to ensure the course meets the evolving needs of the United States Space Force (USSF) and United States Air Force (USAF). Plans, coordinates, and develops total program support, determining requirements for personnel, equipment, budget, and other resources to meet course objectives and schedules. Directs the systematic design, development, and revision of instructional systems for the DCO-S courses. Determines learning objectives, organizes course content, and develops comprehensive instruction design plans based on occupational analysis and mission requirements. Oversees the development, review, and revision of all instructional materials, including lesson plans, course outlines, supplemental study guides, and computer-assisted instruction. Develops and validates objective tests and other instruments to measure student achievement and the adequacy of instruction, studying learning objectives and occupational standards to ensure test reliability and validity. Continually reviews developments in the fields of education and training for potential application to the organization's program, ensuring the course remains current and effective. o Maintains professional and technical proficiency and accomplishes difficult, but well precedented special projects related to specialty area, to include staff surveillance visits to various training activities. Attends conferences, workshops, and briefings to remain current in assigned functional areas and gain information that can be incorporated into courses. Coordinates, plans, and schedules meetings with internal and external organization course managers, contractors, military/civilian subject matter experts, and customers to obtain latest support material and to stay informed of advances in system and/or technology for course updates and changes. o Performs other additional duties as assigned, commensurate with the employee's grade and role, and directly related to the 64th Cyberspace Squadron's primary mission objectives to support organize, train, and equip force generation. Coordinates with curriculum designers, instructors, and subject-matter specialists to design, develop, and procure necessary training aids and devices, such as simulators and specialized test equipment. Integrates the capabilities of instructional methods, materials, and media, specifying the time and emphasis for each unit of study to ensure continuity and alignment with training objectives. Ideal Candidate: o The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of a full range of cyberspace defense and cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, products, services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation improvement, and disseminating cyberspace defense security tools and procedures, to include knowledge of a broad range of cyberspace defensive concepts and principles, network and host operating modes, related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications. Knowledge of a wide range of instructional concepts, methods, and techniques and practices. o Furthermore, this ideal candidate must recognize that this is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoW approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoW position held, within six months of filling position IAW DoW 8140. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of current strategic cyberspace defense operational and organizational planning, architectural analysis, programming, requirements analysis, and reviews to develop USSF DCO-S enterprise planning, operational concepts, and road maps for USSF-wide implementation; and AF and Joint exercises, to include knowledge of Network Defense systems, tools, techniques, and procedures to support the USSF DCW systems (or other) operational mission; and knowledge of computer hardware and software capabilities, multiple operating systems to include its virtual application, telecommunications, database management, advanced intrusion detection/prevention capabilities and techniques, networks, computer security, file systems, and storage area networks. Knowledge of operational satellite and ground control systems and subsystems as they pertain to understanding the Key Terrain-Cyber (KT-C) required to ensure Mission Assurance of these systems, to include knowledge of safety and security, and regulations, practices, and procedures; and security procedures to maintain control of classified material. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S Citizen. 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. 3. PCS / Incentive funding is not authorized. 4. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 5. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. 6. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. 8. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year. 9. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. 10. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Buckley SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Lead Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor, 64 CYS (NH-1712-03, GS 12/13 equivalent). Description: o Purpose: Serves as a multi-faceted Lead Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor and supporting curriculum developer to design, develop, and instruct operations of the DCO-S weapon systems and courses of instruction for 64 CYS operators. The incumbent performs the full life cycle of technical training, including curriculum design and development, classroom instruction, and comprehensive student support. Duties require setting up instructional design and development criteria. The incumbent may design instructional materials for full-length residence, distance learning, and mobile team training courses. This position handles all activities related to instruction. The course design will use substantial adaptations or extensions of available guides and established procedures. Incumbent must possess knowledge in Cyber Defense Operations and Planning, Missile Warning/Defense, Cyber Environment, Space Operations, National Cyber Policy, and Global Missile Defense/Ballistic Missile Defense operations. Manages instruction facility/training classrooms and equipment sustainment and maintenance, including integration with STARCOM and Mission Delta 6. o Serves as the Lead Defensive Cyber Warfare Instructor responsible for instructing students through assigned blocks of instruction in mission qualification and/or advanced technical courses using a variety of methods and technologies. Prepares for instruction by studying course objectives and technical materials. Prepares, maintains, and presents diverse material; formulates training aids/devices; maintains classroom decorum; and ensures supplies, equipment, and classrooms are available for training. Participates in course development and modification; makes adjustments in presentations or instructional methods to resolve difficult classroom problems. Briefs students on potential hazards in the classroom, lab, etc. Applies knowledge of training principles and techniques to motivate students and make instruction as effective and interesting as possible. Mentors new instructors on required proficiency levels for areas assigned. Monitors and evaluates student progress. Administers complex measurement devices and provides feedback to students; maintains security over measurement devices. Observes and assesses student classroom activities and participation. Evaluates student performance; provides feedback and recommends special study or disposition for students who cannot assimilate materials. Counsels students to identify and resolve challenging problems. Assists students requiring remediation by providing Special Individualized Assistance (SIA). Maintains student administrative records. Reviews training for effectiveness in meeting lesson objectives. Inputs required data into an automated student tracking system. Initiates documentation, updates student training records, and schedules resources needed for instruction. o Supports 64th Cyberspace Squadron's training program administration, planning, and execution for an annual class size of 85 students and virtual training environments across both classified and unclassified environments. Advises leadership, boards, and key military and civilian officials on all aspects of policy, planning, review, and research related to the instructional mission. Directs and formulates the education and training program in a line capacity, applying professional knowledge to solve complex educational and training challenges. Develops and recommends innovative and effective methods for program improvements and policy revisions to ensure the course meets the evolving needs of the United States Space Force (USSF) and United States Air Force (USAF). Plans, coordinates, and develops total program support, determining requirements for personnel, equipment, budget, and other resources to meet course objectives and schedules. Directs the systematic design, development, and revision of instructional systems for the DCO-S courses. Determines learning objectives, organizes course content, and develops comprehensive instruction design plans based on occupational analysis and mission requirements. Oversees the development, review, and revision of all instructional materials, including lesson plans, course outlines, supplemental study guides, and computer-assisted instruction. Develops and validates objective tests and other instruments to measure student achievement and the adequacy of instruction, studying learning objectives and occupational standards to ensure test reliability and validity. Continually reviews developments in the fields of education and training for potential application to the organization's program, ensuring the course remains current and effective. o Maintains professional and technical proficiency and accomplishes difficult, but well precedented special projects related to specialty area, to include staff surveillance visits to various training activities. Attends conferences, workshops, and briefings to remain current in assigned functional areas and gain information that can be incorporated into courses. Coordinates, plans, and schedules meetings with internal and external organization course managers, contractors, military/civilian subject matter experts, and customers to obtain latest support material and to stay informed of advances in system and/or technology for course updates and changes. o Performs other additional duties as assigned, commensurate with the employee's grade and role, and directly related to the 64th Cyberspace Squadron's primary mission objectives to support organize, train, and equip force generation. Coordinates with curriculum designers, instructors, and subject-matter specialists to design, develop, and procure necessary training aids and devices, such as simulators and specialized test equipment. Integrates the capabilities of instructional methods, materials, and media, specifying the time and emphasis for each unit of study to ensure continuity and alignment with training objectives. Ideal Candidate: o The ideal candidate will possess in-depth knowledge of a full range of cyberspace defense and cybersecurity principles, concepts, practices, products, services, and methods for evaluating risk and vulnerabilities, implementing mitigation improvement, and disseminating cyberspace defense security tools and procedures, to include knowledge of a broad range of cyberspace defensive concepts and principles, network and host operating modes, related software systems, processes and procedures to assess and advise on vulnerability to attack from a variety of sources (e.g., espionage, disruption of services, destructive programs/applications) and procedures and methods for protection of systems and applications. Knowledge of a wide range of instructional concepts, methods, and techniques and practices. o Furthermore, this ideal candidate must recognize that this is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain appropriate DoW approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoW position held, within six months of filling position IAW DoW 8140. The candidate must have extensive knowledge of current strategic cyberspace defense operational and organizational planning, architectural analysis, programming, requirements analysis, and reviews to develop USSF DCO-S enterprise planning, operational concepts, and road maps for USSF-wide implementation; and AF and Joint exercises, to include knowledge of Network Defense systems, tools, techniques, and procedures to support the USSF DCW systems (or other) operational mission; and knowledge of computer hardware and software capabilities, multiple operating systems to include its virtual application, telecommunications, database management, advanced intrusion detection/prevention capabilities and techniques, networks, computer security, file systems, and storage area networks. Knowledge of operational satellite and ground control systems and subsystems as they pertain to understanding the Key Terrain-Cyber (KT-C) required to ensure Mission Assurance of these systems, to include knowledge of safety and security, and regulations, practices, and procedures; and security procedures to maintain control of classified material. Requirements: 1. Must be a U.S Citizen. 2. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret / SCI security clearance. 3. PCS / Incentive funding is not authorized. 4. Required to handle and safeguard sensitive and/or classified information in accordance with regulations to reduce potential compromise. 5. May be required to travel by military or commercial aircraft in the performance of temporary duty assignments. 6. May be required to work overtime on an unscheduled or emergency basis. 7. Eligible for situational telework only, including Emergency and OPM prescribed “Unscheduled Telework”. 8. Subject to Temporary Duty Assignment (TDY): Approximately 30 days per year. 9. This position will close after 5 business days or 75 applications, whichever comes first. 10. This position is designated as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Drug Testing Program.
Salary : $91,870 - $142,022