| Location | Kirtland AFB, NM |
| Salary | $132,751–$172,578 Per Year |
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Department of the Air Force Air Force Materiel Command AFNWC NT2 but may be used to fill like vacancies at Kirtland AFB. Apply Print Share Save
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Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position GENERAL ENGINEER GG-0081-13 is to provide advice to and act as the primary cyber threat and cyberintelligence functional consultant to AFNWC cybersecurity and cyber resiliency programmatic activities supporting the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems CROWS.
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Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position GENERAL ENGINEER GG-0081-13 is to provide advice to and act as the primary cyber threat and cyberintelligence functional consultant to AFNWC cybersecurity and cyber resiliency programmatic activities supporting the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems CROWS.
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Overview Help Accepting applications Location Few vacancies in the following location
Kirtland AFB NM
No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 132751 - 172578 per year
Pay scale & grade GG 13 Promotion potential None
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Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series 0801 General Engineering
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number AFMC-13094603-443056-9X-AAN Control number 889826800 This job is open to Help The public
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Requirements Help Conditions of employment U.S. Citizenship Required All new DCIPS employees are required to complete a two-year DCIPS trial period. This posn is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program Must be registered for Selective Service see Legal and Regulatory Guide Disclosure of Political Appointments Direct Deposit All federal employees are required to have direct deposit Advance in hire may be authorized if there is demonstrable proof provided on your resume. Pay retention may be authorized. Recruitment Incentive and/or Relocation Incentive may be authorized for this position. Leave accrual may be authorized upon request. This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 as codified in Sec 1601 Chap 83 of Title 10 UnitedDoD. Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS httpdcips.defense.gov 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. Candidates are not required to have active duty service or veterans preference to be referred and considered. All qualified candidates who meet the recruitment assessment criteria will be referred to the selecting official. Position is designated special-sensitive and incumbent must be able to obtain and retain a TOP SECRET (TS) security clearance with access to Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI). A non-disclosure agreement must be signed. A Bachelor of Science Degree in Engineering or a related field or the equivalent is required. Graduate work or an advanced degree in engineering is desirable. Incumbent may be subject to psychological screening/polygraph testing as an inherent primary requirement of their position. Employee may be required to work overtime or an irregular work shift.
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, Professional and Scientific Positions to include the Individual Occupational Requirement (IOR) for the GS-801 General Engineering Series. BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT GG-0801 BASIC REQUIREMENT OR INDIVIDUAL OCCUPATIONAL REQUIREMENT A degree professional engineering. To be acceptable the curriculum must 1) be in a school of engineering with at least one curriculum accredited by the Accreditation Board for Engineering and Technology (ABET) as a professional engineering curriculum; or 2) include differential and integral calculus and courses more advanced than first-year physics and chemistry in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: a) statics/dynamics, b) strength of materials/stress-strain relationships, c) fluid mechanics/hydraulics, d) thermodynamics, e) electrical fields and circuits, f) nature and properties of materials relating particle and aggregate structure to properties, and g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics, or electronics. OR For a description of how to qualify based on a combination of education and experience go to this link. In addition to meeting the basic requirement above, to qualify for this position you must also meet the qualification requirements listed below.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE Your resume must reflect the quality level of experience which demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for successful job performance required for this position. Examples of creditable experience include: Performing multidisciplinary professional engineering work involving the application of electronics, mechanical, aerospace, and/or other engineering disciplines to determine the intelligence needs of customers in the acquisition, development, and/or sustainment of weapon systems, sub-systems, support systems, equipment items, or an equivalent product.
KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES (KSAs) Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities, and/or competencies in the following areas:
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION Drug Testing This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing 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. This position has been designated as an acquisition position and is covered by the Acquisition Professional Development Program (APDP). The employee must meet or be capable of meeting Defense Acquisition Work Improvement Act (DAWIA) certification requirements applicable to the career category designated on the position description within 24 months of assignment or secure an approved waiver. The employee must meet 80 hours of continuous learning requirements within the designated timeframe. PART-TIME OR UNPAID EXPERIENCE Credit will be given for appropriate unpaid and/or part-time work. You must clearly identify the duties and responsibilities in each position held and the total number of hours per week. VOLUNTEER WORK EXPERIENCE Refers to paid and unpaid experience including volunteer work done through National Service Programs (i.e., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, and social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge and skills that can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
Education IF USING EDUCATION TO QUALIFY If position has a positive degree requirement or education forms the basis for qualifications, you MUST submit transcripts with the application. Official transcripts are not required at the time of application; however, if position has a positive degree requirement, qualifying based on education alone or in combination with experience, transcripts must be verified prior to appointment. An accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education must accredit education. Click here to check accreditation. FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the requirements. You must show proof the education credentials have been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Additional information Employed Annuitants Reemployed Annuitants Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants. Click here for more information. 120-Day Register This announcement may result in a 120-day register that may be used to fill like vacancies for 120 days after the closing date. Applicants may be referred for consideration as vacancies occur. Direct Deposit All federal employees are required to have direct deposit. Disabled veteran leave is available to a Federal employee hired on/after 5 Nov 2016 who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 or more. For more information click here. If you have questions regarding this announcement and have hearing or speech difficulties click here. Expand/Hide additional information 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.
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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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits 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.
How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application package, resume, supporting documents and responses to the questionnaire will be used to determine your eligibility, qualifications and quality ranking for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating or consideration for employment. BASIS OF RATING Your application will be rated under the Cut Point procedures based on the extent to which the quality, depth, and complexity of your experience and education relate to the qualification requirements. Additional points are not added for Veterans Preference; however Veterans Preference is considered where applicable. Best Qualified Group Candidates in this category possess exceptional skills and experience to exceed well above the minimum requirements. Fully Qualified Group Candidates in this category possess good skills and experience above the minimum requirements. Basically Qualified Group Candidates in this category meet the minimum education and/or experience requirements. Your responses to the questionnaire may be compared to the documents you submit. The documents you submit must support your responses to the online questionnaire. If your application contradicts or does not support your questionnaire responses, you will receive a rating of not qualified or insufficient information and you will not receive further consideration for this job. Applicants who disqualify themselves will not be evaluated further.
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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. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits.
Review our benefits 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.
Required documents Required Documents Help The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application Questionnaire Resume Your resume may NOT exceed two pages and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under How To Apply. Transcripts Registration/License If qualifying on education/position requires education you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position submit an active current registration/license. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees) You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50 block 24 must contain 1 or 2 AND block 34 must be a 1. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement block 34 may contain a 1 or 2. Promotion Consideration If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements; examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals dated within last 3 years showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 11/05/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094603 To begin the process click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Agency contact information Aubree Nelson Phone 801-777-1147 Email aubree.nelson@us.af.mil
Next steps Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you do not provide an email address you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Required Documents Help The following documents are required and must be provided with your application. Applicants who do not submit required documentation to determine eligibility and qualifications will be eliminated from consideration. Other documents may be required based on the eligibility/eligibilities you are claiming. Click here to view the AF Civilian Employment Eligibility Guide and the required documents you must submit to substantiate the eligibilities you are claiming.
Online Application Questionnaire Resume Your resume may NOT exceed two pages and the font size should not be smaller than 10 pts. You will not be considered for this vacancy if your resume is illegible/unreadable. Additional information on resume requirements can be located under How To Apply. Transcripts Registration/License If qualifying on education/position requires education you must submit copies of your transcripts and if required for the position submit an active current registration/license. Current or Former Federal Civilian Employees (includes current Air Force employees) You must submit a legible copy of your most recent SF-50 Notification of Personnel Action AND a SF-50 reflecting the highest grade held if different from your recent SF-50. The SF-50 block 24 must contain 1 or 2 AND block 34 must be a 1. Employees eligible under an OPM approved interchange agreement block 34 may contain a 1 or 2. Promotion Consideration If you wish to be considered as a promotion candidate and your SF-50 has an effective date within the past year, it may not clearly demonstrate you meet the one-year time-in-grade requirements. You will need to provide additional SF-50s which clearly demonstrates you meet the time-in-grade requirements; examples of appropriate SF-50s include Promotions, Within-Grade, Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with an effective date more than one year old.
OPTIONAL DOCUMENTS Performance Appraisals for Current Federal Civilian Employees - Most recent performance appraisals dated within last 3 years showing the official rating of record signed by a supervisor or statement why the performance appraisal is unavailable. Awards for Current Federal Civilian employees - List any awards received within the last 3 years on the resume. Note: Applicant must not submit award Notification of Personnel Actions (SF50s).
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply Help The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM EST on 11/05/2026 To preview the Application Questionnaire please click the following link httpsapply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13094603 To begin the process click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the application questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Application button at the end of the process. To apply for this position you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
Expand/Hide how to apply Agency contact information Aubree Nelson Phone 801-777-1147 Email aubree.nelson@us.af.mil
Next steps Once your application package is received an acknowledgement email will be sent. If you provided an email address you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Your application package will be used to determine your eligibility and qualifications for consideration. If you are determined to be ineligible or not qualified your application will receive no further consideration. To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application log into your USAJOBS account, select My Applications and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. If you do not provide an email address you are responsible for checking status updates and notifications in USAJOBS. Hard copy notifications will not be sent to you.
Expand/Hide next steps Fair and transparent The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Criminal history inquiries
Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
Financial suitability
New employee probationary period
Privacy Act
Reasonable accommodation policy
Selective Service
Signature and false statements
Social security number request
Air Force Materiel Command
The mission of the United States Air Force is: To fly, fight and win ... Airpower anytime, anywhere. To achieve that mission the Air Force has a vision of Global Vigilance, Global Reach and Global Power. That vision orbits around three core competencies: Developing Airmen, Technology-to-Warfighting and Integrating Operations. Core competencies and distinctive capabilities are based on a shared commitment to three core values -- integrity first, service before self and excellence in all we do.
This position is a Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel Systems (DCIPS) position implemented under Section 504, Title V of Public Law 99-569 Intelligence Authorization Act for Fiscal Year 1987 as codified in Sec 1601 Chap 83 of Title 10 United States Code which sets forth Air Force policies and procedures for DCIPS. This position is in the Excepted Service. DoD Components with DCIPS positions apply Veterans Preference to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 USC in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 2005 (DCIPS Employment and Placement). If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package. For additional information on DCIPS click here
Agency contact information Aubree Nelson Phone 801-777-1147 Email aubree.nelson@us.af.mil
Summary Click on Learn more about this agency button below for IMPORTANT additional information. The primary purpose of this position GENERAL ENGINEER GG-0081-13 is to provide advice to and act as the primary cyber threat and cyberintelligence functional consultant to AFNWC cybersecurity and cyber resiliency programmatic activities supporting the Air Force Cyber Resiliency Office for Weapon Systems CROWS.
Learn more about this agency
Overview Help Accepting applications Location Few vacancies in the following location
Kirtland AFB NM
No matching locations found.
Work site options Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Remote job No Relocation expenses reimbursed No
Salary 132751 - 172578 per year
Pay scale & grade GG 13 Promotion potential None
Learn more about pay scale and grade
Pay scale and grade determines the salary of the job.
Work schedule Full-time Travel Required Occasional travel - The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments. Appointment type Permanent
Occupations and job series 0801 General Engineering
Supervisory status No Federal service type This job is in the Excepted Service Represented by a union No Drug test Yes Security clearance Other Financial disclosure required No
Some jobs require financial disclosure to identify conflicts of interests.
Announcement number AFMC-13094603-443056-9X-AAN Control number 889826800
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