COMPUTER SCIENTIST(AFRL/ RQOC) DR-1550-02

Dayton, OHAFRL/RQ Risk Management Framework (RMF) Lead
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Job Overview

This job announcement will be accepting candidate submissions from 15 September 2022 to 13 October 2022. (Extended)

This position will be the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) on AFRL's custom DOD Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and review and assist with all RMF packages for all IT systems throughout the AFRL Aerospace Systems Directorate (AFRL/RQ).
  • Overseeing the development of and reviewing all AFRL/RQ RMF packages for IT systems in operational environments (NIPRNET); laboratory environments (DREN, Isolated, and Stand Alone); and flight test systems from the unclassified level up through above secret levels.
  • Serves as the RQ Risk Management Framework (RMF) Lead. Oversees the RQ RMF program and processes to ensure RQ meets compliance requirements. 
  • Standardizes RMF processes across RQ sites where possible and practical.
  • Reviews all RMF packages from all RQ sites for accuracy, consistency, and completeness 
  • Reviews all software package approval requests under the RMF change management process
  • Reports RMF package completion metrics and status to management and Higher Headquarters, along with issues and corrective actions required to maintain compliance.
  • Coordinates with the HQ AFRL Cybersecurity Office to obtain and clarify current policy and resolve issues. 
  • Works closely with a variety of stakeholders to efficiently achieve authorization to operate (ATOs) across a variety of systems. 
  • Support, coordinate and continuously monitor system security posture and ensure adverse events are formally handled and reported through appropriate channels. 
  • Accomplishes complex RMF packages for systems including but not limited to Unmanned Aerial Systems (UASs). 
  • Ensures cyber security is integrated throughout the lifecycle of IT systems; this includes the development and review of cybersecurity related artifacts, including System Security Plans, Cyber Security Impact
  • Assessments polices, plans and procedures
  • Servers as lead RQ cybersecurity expert at Flight Testing Planning Meetings (FTPMs).
  • Serves as lead for RQ Cybersecurity Incident Response, ensuring all reporting timelines and processes are followed. 
  • Provide Mentoring to others on the cybersecurity team 
  • Serves at the Alternate Information System Security Manager (ISSM) for RQ IT systems. 
  • Servers as ISSM for AFRL/RQHX at Arnold AFB, TN.
  • Serves as the Alternate TEMPEST Certifier for RQ classified systems.
  • This position is non-supervisory.
  • This position supports partial but not total telework.  Some on site work will be necessary.
  • Some travel to Edwards AFB, CA and Arnold AFB, TN will be required.
  • Males must be registered for Selective Service, see www.sss.gov
  • This position is subject to provisions of the DoD Priority Placement Program
  • Selectee may be required to serve a probationary or trial period
  • This is a Centrally Managed position under the Communications and Information Career Field
 

Telework

Yes, this position is eligible for telework opportunities; as determined by agency policy

Remote Work (CONUS)

No, this position is not approved for remote work.

Required Qualifications

  • Must be a United States citizen
  • Applicants must have and maintain a minimum of a DoD Secret security clearance to start in this position
  • Applicants with a DoD Secret clearance must be eligible for and will be immediately submitted for a TS/SCI clearance.
  • Applicants must have or obtain a minimum of an Information Assurance Manager (IAM) Level II certification (CAP, CASP+ CE, CISM, CISSP, GSLC, CCISO, HCISPP) within 6 months from the date of hire. 
  • Applicants must have a Bachelor's of Science degree in computer science or bachelor's of science degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science to qualify for an AFRL Lab Demo DR position
  • Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least a GS-11 grade level in the Federal service (or equivalent). 
  • COVID-19 Vaccination Requirement: To ensure compliance with an applicable nationwide preliminary injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to Executive Order 14043, that requirement does not currently apply. Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine
 

Desired Qualifications

  • Masters of Science Degree in a STEM field such as Computer Science, Computer Engineering, etc. 
  • Good verbal and written communication skills
  • Excellent time management skills and the ability to prioritize tasks
  • Strong decision making, critical thinking and problem-solving skills
  • Strong team building and leadership skills
  • Five (5) or more years managing Information Technology Systems for the DoD
  • Five (5) or more years working with laboratory/research IT systems
  • Five (5) or more years working with cyber security in a government laboratory/research environment
  • Experience working in eMASS and AFRL (or AF) RMF process 
  • Previous experience with RMF, ACAS, and DISA Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIGs)
(Req. No. 02821)

Series

1550