Supervisory IT Specialist (Cyber Training & Automation)

Quick Facts

• Role: Supervisory IT Specialist supporting DoD cyber training and automation

• Security clearance: Secret

• Probation: 1-year supervisory probation; also subject to a 3-year probationary period

Description

This role supports a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) position focused on cyber training requirements, automation technology, and course development. You will assess work complexity, plan and assign work, provide technical guidance to subordinates, and help develop long-range training plans by evaluating SLDC, USASIG, CCOE, and TRADOC training needs. You will also maintain training materials for instructor/cadre certifications and coordinate training improvements and corrective actions.

Responsibilities

• Assess work complexity; plan, schedule, and assign work; adjust resources to balance workload

• Provide instructional guidance for automation training and development to subordinates

• Develop long-range plans and evaluate training requirements (SLDC, USASIG, CCOE, TRADOC)

• Advise on training requirements, automation technology, and development of training courses

• Approve/prepare recommendations for within-grade increases, training approvals, awards, overtime, travel, and other expenses

• Identify problem areas, coordinate corrective actions, and implement improvements

• Participate in task site selection boards, management surveys, and training improvement programs

• Develop and maintain training materials to obtain/maintain certifications (e.g., Instructor Course (CFD-IC), Cadre Training Course (CTC))

• Provide staff leadership and technical guidance on operational priorities

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship

• Secret Security Clearance (Tier 3, Non-Critical Sensitive, Moderate Risk)

• DoDM 8140.03 cyber work role qualifications: foundational within 9 months; resident within 12 months

• 20 hours of Continuous Professional Development (CPD) per work role code

• Obtain and maintain required DoD cybersecurity workforce training/certifications/recertifications per DoDM 8140.03

• Pass suitability/fitness determination following a background investigation

• Complete required supervisory probation period and satisfy the full probationary evaluation period

• Meet specialized experience criteria for immediate success (planning work/personnel requirements, developing training requirements, evaluating curriculum for regulatory compliance/effectiveness, and providing training services to instructor personnel)

Benefits

A comprehensive U.S. government benefits package is available; eligibility depends on position type and employment status.