PROGRAM SPECIALIST

Summary

The primary purpose of this position is to serve as Chief, Partner Engagement Division, for the Strategy and Partner Engagement Directorate (XE) for the Department of Defense (DoD) Cyber Crime Center (DC3).

Overview

Location: Linthicum Heights, MD.

Work site options: Yes - determined by agency policy.

Remote: No.

Relocation: No.

Salary: $143,913 - $187,093 per year.

Pay scale & grade: GS 14.

Promotion potential: None.

Work schedule: Full-time.

Travel Required: Occasional travel – You may be expected to travel for this position.

Appointment type: Temporary – 30-Sep-2027.

Occupations and job series: 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program.

Supervisory status: No.

Federal service type: This job is in the Competitive Service.

Represented by a union: No.

Drug test: Yes.

Security clearance: Sensitive Compartmented Information.

Position sensitivity and risk: Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk.

Background check type: Suitability/Fitness.

Financial disclosure required: No.

Announcement number: 9L-AFPC-13102635-441231-OSB.

Control number: 890525100.

Eligibility

This job is open to

Federal employees – Competitive service

Current federal employees whose agencies follow the U.S. Office of Personnel Management’s hiring rules and pay scales.

Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

Federal employees whose job, agency or department was eliminated and are eligible for priority over other applicants.

Veterans

Veterans of the U.S. Armed Forces or a spouse, widow, widower or parent of a veteran, who may be eligible for derived preference

Military spouses

Military spouses of active duty service members or whose spouse is 100 percent disabled or died on active duty.

Duties

• Plans, organizes, manages, and provides oversight of the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) Partner Engagement Program.
• Represents the Department of Defense Cyber Crime Center (DC3) as the Senior Legislative Liaison for formulating, coordinating, and processing extremely sensitive congressional engagements.
• Performs supervisory personnel management responsibilities for employees assigned to the Partner Engagement Division.
• Serves as the DC3 principal advisor for protocol duties; offers invaluable insight to the Executive Leadership on all matters concerning policies and procedures related to Air Force protocol and customs.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Males must be registered for Selective Service, see
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
• If authorized, PCS will be paid IAW JTR and AF Regulations. If receiving an authorized PCS, you may be subject to completing/signing a CONUS agreement. More information on PCS requirements, may be found at:
• This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
• Disclosure of Political Appointments
• May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours and/or Shift work may be required which may include overtime and/or irregular hours.
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays.
• This is an obligated position to which an employee has return rights. Upon the return of the employee, the selectee may be required to vacate the position.
• This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the AirForce Civilian Drug Demand Reduction Program.
• Employee must pass initial and periodic short notice drug testing. Illegal drug use by employees in sensitive positions presents a clear threat to the mission of the Air Force, national security, and public safety.
• The work requires the employee to drive a motor vehicle. An appropriate, valid driver’s license is required for the position.
• Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume
• Leave accrual may be authorized upon request
• 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.

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Administrative and Management Positions.

Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower grade GS-13, or equivalent in other pay systems. Examples of specialized experience include:

• (1) serving as a subject matter expert in the analysis and direction of strategic planning;
• (2) Interpreting legislative mandates and/or directives into actionable steps and program initiatives;
• (3) facilitating continued discussion/engagement and collaboration among multiple agencies to resolve complex issues of joint interest;
• (4) orchestrating the successful implementation of protocol policies and procedures for distinguished visits and official functions to ensure proper customs and courtesies are observed.

FEDERAL TIME-IN-GRADE (TIG) REQUIREMENT FOR GENERAL SCHEDULE (GS) POSITIONS:

Merit promotion applicants must meet applicable time-in-grade requirements to be considered eligible. One year at the GS-13 level is required to meet the time-in-grade requirements for the GS-14 level. TIG applies if you are in a current GS position or held a GS position within the previous 52 weeks. NOTE: Applicants applying as VEOA candidates who are current GS civil service employees or are prior GS civil service employees within the past 52 weeks must also meet time-in-grade requirements.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES (KSAs):

1. Knowledge of a wide range of principles, practices, and qualitative and quantitative evaluative techniques used in program analysis to identify, evaluate, resolve, and present issues or problems.
2. Knowledge of DOD cyber policy, procedures program goals and objectives and ability to translate how the sequence and timing of those operational events and milestones affect the strategic planning and agency goals.
3. Knowledge of the concepts, principles and practices of protocol, precedence, funding, military ceremonies, and military traditions both national and international. Skill in working with people to maintain effective working relationships with groups interested in or affected by ceremonial and protocol programs and policies