Summary
The Office of the Department of War Chief Information Officer (DoW CIO) is the Principal Staff Assistant (PSA) and advisor to the Secretary and Deputy Secretary of War for information technology (IT), including national security systems (NSS), information resources management (IRM) matters.
Duties
The Director of Cyber Workforce Academic Engagement Office (CAEO) is a direct report to the DoW CIO and leads, directs, and manages a staff comprised of GS, GG, Military and Contractor personnel, providing expert management and oversight of the activities of the Department of War in its relationship with academia, to include those entities involved in primary, secondary, and post-secondary education, with respect to cyber-related matters. Major duties and responsibilities include, but are not limited to: Serves as the consolidated focal point for engagements carried out between the Department of War and academia with respect to cyber-related matters. Establishes, maintains, and oversees activities that pertain to relationships between academia and entities involved in primary, secondary, and post-education with respect to cyber related matters. Conducts ongoing analysis of the performance of cyber-related educational scholarships, camps, support efforts and volunteer partnerships of the Department of War. Develops strategic recommendations for the Secretary of War to enhance departmental cyber proficiency by leveraging academic engagement programs. Manages and oversees execution of funds and resources for the National Centers for Academic Excellence in Cybersecurity program, the Department of War Cyber Scholarship Program, the National Defense University College of Information and Cyberspace, the University Consortium for Cybersecurity, the senior military colleges, and other educational partnerships between academic institutions and active components of the Armed Forces. Directs the establishment of comprehensive requirements, policies, and procedures to capture data and evaluate the performance of academic engagement programs across the Department of War.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen to qualify for this position. All newly appointed Career SES leaders must sign the Reassignment Rights Obligations Agreement as a condition of appointment into the SES. You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test before you can be appointed into this position. Designated and/or Random Drug Testing required. In order to qualify for this position, you must be able to obtain a Top Secret security clearance and access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (TS/SCI). Submit resume and all other required documents online by 11:59 PM Eastern Standard Time on 08/26/2026 The individual selected will be required to file an 'Executive Branch Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) in accordance with the Ethics in Government Act of 1978. You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you have previously completed the probationary period in the SES. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/Home/Registration).
How you will be evaluated
Once the application process is complete, a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted. If you meet minimum qualifications, your Application Package will be further reviewed to determine if you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (MTQ) listed above. ECQs and TQs must be thoroughly addressed within your two (2) page resume. Separate narratives will not be accepted or reviewed. You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., resume, supporting documents), your responses on the application questionnaire, and your responses to all assessments required for this position. External USA Hire Assessment: You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Civic-Mindedness Fiscal Responsibility Managing Resources Leveraging Technology Technical Skill Problem Solving Agility and Resilience Accountability Developing Others Executive Judgement Operational Mindset Innovation Strategic Thinking Customer Service Influencing/Negotiating Conflict Management Team Building Interpersonal Skills Integrity/Honesty Continual Learning Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. Upon selection, if not already a member of the SES serving under a career appointment, the individual selected must have his/her executive qualifications certified by the U.S. Office of Personnel Management's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB) before appointment to this position. The selected individual's application will be forwarded to the OPM for review and certification by the QRB through a Structured Interview process, unless the selectee provides evidence of their noncompetitive status (i.e., a current SES, OPM QRB certified SESCDP graduate, or SES reinstatement eligible). Upon QRB certification, the selected individual will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. For more information regarding the SES, go to https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/.