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The College of Information and Cyberspace (CIC) is recruiting for an Academic Specialist (Cyber Community of Practice).
The CIC serves as the Department of Defense's (DoD's) principal educational resource for the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and their senior staffs and the Joint Staff for education in the cyber domain. As such, the CIC is responsible for a number of programs associated with Information Operations and Cyberspace education.
NDU develops joint warfighters and other national security leaders through rigorous academics, research and engagement to serve the common defense.
This is a Title 10 Excepted Service Appointment. Appointment is not to exceed 3 years with the possibility for extension. Applications for this vacancy require a narrative assessment questionnaire to be completed by each applicant and uploaded as a separate document with submission. The narrative questions are listed in the "How You Will Be Evaluated" section and must be completed as a separate document and uploaded with other required documents.
02/01/2018 to 02/21/2018
$93,234 - $126,062 per year
AD 2
1 vacancy in the following location:
Occasional travel - Up to 15%
No
Term - 3 years
Full-Time
2
No
NDU-18-23-10122387
490096100
Supports the Chancellor in executing duties and responsibilities of functional lead for Information Operations (IO) and Cyberspace the program by developing and maintaining an understanding and awareness of how (Information Operations (IO) ) and cyberspace education is accomplished and should be accomplished across NDU.
Crafts and executes an action plan, to assess NDU's IO and Cyberspace education, identifies and addresses areas not adequately covered, and works with components to address gaps.
Schedules, organizes, conducts, and documents working group meetings and follows up with tasks resulting from these meetings.
Oversees and manages the Cyber Community of Practice (CCoP) for NDU and its components, serving as its primary organizer and administrator.
Develops and maintains CCoP charter, membership roster, processes, etc.
Develops CCoP specific programs/events such as special topic focused brown-bag sessions, professional development workshops, salon discussions, fireside chats, etc.
Collaborates and supports CIC Director of Strategic Engagement in the execution of college conferences, workshops, and symposia.
Background or Security Investigation: This is a Special Sensitive position which requires a background investigation. The individual selected for this position is required to obtain and maintain a Secret security determination to occupy a Special Sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment.
NDU has a comprehensive benefits package that includes retirement, social security, and thrift savings; health, life, and long term care insurance; paid vacation, sick leave, and holidays. NDU employees enjoy flexible work schedules, transit subsidy, and the opportunity to telecommute.
Initial Probationary Period: You will be required to serve an initial probationary period of 18 months.
Reemployed Annuitants: Department of Defense has the authority to hire annuitants without reduction in pay. For more information, go to: http://www.dtic.mil/whs/directives/corres/pdf/1400.25-V300.pdf
If you are unable to apply online, view the following link for information regarding Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
A screening panel will review your resume and narrative answers to the assessment questions to evaluate your qualifications for the position. NDU uses a multi-tier selection process for academic positions You must attach a separate document with answers to the questions listed below. The following questions will be reviewed by the NDU screening panel.
You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
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.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package. See required documents below.
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1. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire and upload required documents.
2. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button to submit your application.
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Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. The questionnaire will assess your qualifications for the job. ALL eligible applicants will be referred to NDU which will convene a board to review all of the applicants. NDU will contact the applicants directly they would like to interview. We will notify you of the outcome after each of these steps has been completed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.
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