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For more information please see: AcqDemo\n\nThis position is part of the Air Force Elements, U.S. Transportation Command, Transportation Command.\nDuties\n\n As a IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC/APPSW) at the NH-2210-4 some of your typical work assignments may include:\n\n Synchronizes program-management and security-engineering activities with USTRANSCOM transformation priorities, including cloud migration, DevSecOps maturation, and TCODE Software Factory implementation. Identifies integration gaps, cybersecurity risks, technical dependencies, and decision points that affect software delivery and mission readiness.\n\n Serves as the cybersecurity lead and Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for the PEO-T software factory and DevSecOps environment. Directs cybersecurity governance, risk-management activities, authorization requirements, continuous-monitoring practices, and vulnerability remediation. Coordinates with USTRANSCOM J6 to integrate Trust Team functions, Security Operations Center (SOC) processes, and the Certificate-to-Field process into the software-factory lifecycle.\n\n Serves as the division's super/artificial intelligence (S/AI) subject matter expert. Identifies, evaluates, and introduces S/AI tools that eliminate manual processes and procedures, improve technical decision-making, and advance division priorities.\n\n Designs, develops, sustains, and refines S/AI agents for technical leads, ISSMs, and product owners. Integrates S/AI capabilities into daily workflows to reduce repetitive tasking, accelerate analysis, strengthen knowledge management, and improve delivery of technical products.\n\n Builds workforce capability through technical leadership, coaching, and knowledge transfer. Provides guidance, shares specialized expertise, and assigns developmental work that broadens employee experience across cybersecurity, DevSecOps, cloud migration, software delivery, and S/AI integration to meet organizational requirements.\n\nRequirements\nConditions of employment\n\n Must be a U.S. Citizen\n\n Occasional Travel\n\n Work Schedule: Full-time\n\n Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service\n\n Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation\n\n May be required to successfully complete a probationary period\n\n Overtime: Occasionally\n\n Tour of Duty: Flexible\n\n Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized\n\n Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt\n\n Financial Disclosure: Required. In accordance with the Ethics in Government Act 1978, employee is required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon appointment and will be required to file annually\n\n Telework Eligibility: Situational telework may be authorized based on operational requirements, contingent upon Agency and Supervisor approval.\n\n This is a Critical Acquisition Position. Incumbent will be required to sign a written tenure agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the Federal Service in the Critical Acquisition Position.\n\n This is a cybersecurity position.\n\n This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP).\n\n Qualifications\n\n You may qualify at the NH 04 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:\n\nOne year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-04 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:\n\n Migrating legacy applications to a cloud environment.\n\n Experience in application design using a microservices-based architecture.\n\n Demonstrated understanding of DevSecOps Continuous Integration/Continuous Deployment (CI/CD) and ability to secure applications in a cloud environment.\n\n Knowledge of S/AI and ML concepts, generative S/AI tools, prompt engineering, data governance, model evaluation, and responsible S/AI practices.\n\n Implementing, evaluating, and/or using S/AI tools and automation tasks in an organizational environment to include developing S/AI use cases, conducting user training and coordinating with cybersecurity.\n\nExperience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.\n\nIn addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:\n\nhttps://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/competency-based-policy/general-schedule/2200/2210-competency-based-policy/competency-based-qualification-standard/\n\n Education\n\n Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.\n\n Additional information\n For current federal employees, if your current basic salary (without locality) is within the NH-IV band, but above the stated VOP maximum for this position, your basic salary will not be reduced if you are selected for the position.\n\nOther Notes:\n\nCRITICAL ACQUISITION POSITION (CAP). Selectee for this position will be required to sign a written agreement to remain, for a minimum of three years, in the federal service in this critical acquisition position.\n\nThis position is part of the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee is expected to meet the functional area certification requirements within the timeframe range of 1 - 5 years from appointment date into the position.\n\nThis is a cybersecurity position; the employee will attain and maintain the appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity baseline certificate(s)\n\napplicable for cybersecurity functions required for the DoD position held, within nine months of filling position IAW DoDM 8140.03.\n\nRE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d\n\nAll applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.\n\nThis announcement may be used to fill additional vacancies.\n\nMales born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))\n\n 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.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\nHow you will be evaluated\nYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.\n\n We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.\n\nTraditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.\n\nVeterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.\n\nFor information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx\n\nInteragency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.\n\nAppointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the \" Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)\" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.\n\n A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. .\n\n Review our benefits\n\n Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.\n\n The documents you are required to submit vary based on the authority you are using to apply (i.e., applying as a veteran, applying as a current permanent Federal employee, applying as a reinstatement, etc.). Your complete application includes your COMPLETE resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.\n\nThe following documents are REQUIRED\n\n1. Your resume: \n\n IMPORTANT UPDATE: Your resume must not exceed two (2) pages. If your resume exceeds the two-page limit, you will be removed from consideration for this announcement. The resume and required supporting documentation should provide the minimum qualifications and relevant experience for the announced position. Must include the work schedule, hours worked per week, dates of employment, and duties performed. If multiple resumes are submitted by an applicant, only the last resume submitted will be reviewed for qualifications and referred for selection consideration, if eligible. 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