Summary
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Duties
The United States Space Force (USSF) at Peterson SFB, Colorado Springs, CO is searching for a Lead Cybersecurity Engineer / ISSM, SYD 84 (NH-2210-04, GS-14/15 equivalent). Description: The Department of War is seeking a dynamic, forward-thinking leader to serve as the Cyberspace Warfare Branch Chief. In this critical leadership role, you will dedicate at least 25% of your time to direct supervisory management, leading a diverse team of military, civilian, and contractor personnel while setting priorities, scheduling operations, and mentoring staff. You will direct the operational activities of the Cyberspace Warfare Branch, ensuring full compliance with legal frameworks while aligning cyberspace plans and strategic initiatives directly with United States Space Force (USSF) and Headquarters Combined Forces Command (HQ CFC) missions. There's a reason Colorado Springs has ranked in the top 10 U.S. cities to live for the past several years. There is so much the Pikes Peak Region has to offer including beautiful mountain views, an abundance of recreational activities, good economic growth, top-rated schools, and lots of activities for families such as parks, museums, zoos, and more! Be part of history in the America's newest service! Ideal Candidate: Ideal candidate will be a motivated, self-starter with the ability to comprehend a wide range of policies, principles, concepts, guidance, procedures, techniques, and methodologies pertaining to Cyberspace Warfare. Serves as Chief, Cyberspace Warfare Branch, Space Control Division, Headquarters Combat Forces Command (HQ CFC). Subject matter expert to support cyberspace secure and defend operations of USSF mission systems. To serve as a first level supervisor, providing planning, directing, organizing, and exercising control over nonsupervisory, employees. To oversee tasking, priorities and resourcing efforts for the branch and communicate and advocate across Division/HQ CFC and to external organizations. Background: Direct the operational activities of the Cyberspace Warfare Branch, ensuring full compliance with legal frameworks while aligning cyberspace plans and strategic initiatives directly with United States Space Force (USSF) and Headquarters Combined Forces Command (HQ CFC) missions. Key responsibilities include coordinating the integration of Cyberspace Warfare capabilities within Special Access Programs (SAP), leading next-generation cyber weapon system exploration, and driving cyber warfare collaboration. To excel, candidates must possess comprehensive knowledge of USSF and Joint Chiefs of Staff (JCS) cyberspace policies, alongside practical experience in cyberspace operations principles, space mission system architectures, and risk mitigation. Exceptional communication, organizational leadership, and the ability to advocate for emerging cyber technologies (such as cloud architectures and advanced cryptography) through corporate and Service-level channels are essential for success in this high-impact national security mission.
How you will be evaluated
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities (KSAs): Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies as related to the series and grade of the position being filled. Final qualifications determinations will be assessed based on OPM's General Schedule Qualifications Standards found here: Interviews: You will be contacted by e-mail and/or telephone if your application is identified as qualifying for a position being filled. An interview may be conducted. If interviewed, you will be asked to address the same knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies used to initially qualify your application for the position.