The Air Force Civilian Service (AFCS) is looking for a full time Readiness Program Specialist (GG-0301-11), to perform as the Deployment Manager, working at the 567th Cyberspace Operations Group (COG), Command Support Staff, Joint Base San Antonio (JBSA), Lackland Air Force Base (AFB), San Antonio, Texas.

This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) position aligned under authorities of Section 1601, Chapter 83 of Title 10, United States Code and DoD Instruction 1400.25-V2007.

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.

Salary ($75,776 - $98,514) based on experience.

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Qualifications/Requirements:

In this position you will serve as the Deployment Manager and principal readiness advisor for the 567 COG. The incumbent provides comprehensive program management and end-to-end oversight of personnel and equipment readiness for four subordinate Cyberspace Operations Squadrons (92, 834, 835, and 837 COS). In this capacity, the incumbent directs force posturing, deployment preparation, and readiness assessments to support Air Force, Joint, and National cyberspace mission requirements; provides authoritative advisory services to internal leadership and external headquarters; and conducts data-driven reviews and trend analyses to optimize global force laydown.

Must be a U.S. Citizen

Must be able to obtain & maintain a "Top Secret/SCI" Security clearance

This position requires at a minimum, a bachelor's degree in a related field or equivalent experience.

This position is designated as a Drug Test Designated Position
• Knowledge of military readiness, force generation, and deployment management operations. Knowledge of Department of Defense and Joint Force posturing principles, expeditionary concepts, and deployment lifecycle management to establish, oversee, and direct complex operational readiness and movement programs for a global mission set.
• Knowledge of overarching operational planning and force execution directives. Knowledge of higher headquarters regulations, policies, and regulatory guidelines regarding force laydown, mission essential tasks, and readiness reporting.
• Skill in conducting program and data analysis. Skill in gathering, evaluating, and interpreting statistical data, unit readiness metrics, and trend reports to identify capability gaps, assess localized operational risks, and project resource shortfalls. Ability to develop practical courses of action and recommendations for unit leadership.
• Ability to interpret and apply regulatory guidance Ability to interpret DoD, Air Force, and DCIPS readiness regulations to evaluate organizational compliance, develop standardized unit operating procedures, and advise leadership on operational impacts.

HIGHLY DESIRED:

- Cyber Experience Preferred

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

Your application package (resume, supporting documents) will be used to determine your eligibility, and qualifications.

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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.