Cyber Defense Command Executive Director

Summary

The Cyber Defense Command Executive Director supports the Commander in synchronizing all Department of War Information Network (DoWIN) and defensive cyberspace operations to deliver unified joint capabilities.This impacts worldwide joint communications, C2, and over 50 organizations across the DoW. Influence extends to other federal agencies and coalition partners.The Executive Director ensures DCDC's actions remain linked to USCYBERCOM's Strategic Military Objectives and desired end states.

Duties

Major objectives and responsibilities of the Cyber Defense Command Executive Director include: Operational Leadership: Supports the Commander in directing DoWIN and DCO-IDM actions globally. Provides authoritative guidance shaping the command, direction, and control of resources required to achieve defined USCYBERCOM strategic military objectives. Strategic Shaping: Shapes adversary perceptions and employs appropriate forces to prevent and defeat cyberspace threats, enhancing the joint force's combat capability. Partnership Building: Seeks opportunities to build capabilities through partnerships with CCMDs, Services, Agencies, and coalition partners, routinely interacting with SESs and GO/FOs throughout the Department. Operational Integration: Engages with CCMD senior leadership to ensure linkage between CCMD CONPLANs/OPLANs and DCDC's Support Plan and associated OPORDs. This includes linking the operational environment (OE) with cyber key terrain to ensure the effective maneuver of cyberspace forces. This linkage is exercised annually through multiple CCMD operational exercises in which DCDC serves as both the supporting and the supported commander throughout the operational phases of the exercises. Cultural & Operational Transformation: Promotes and directs departmental transformational changes within the C2 framework for defensive cyberspace operations.

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must demonstrate that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Technical Qualifications within your resume. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. Note: Do NOT submit a separate narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you must attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES. See "Required Documents" section for additional information. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications: TQ1: Demonstrated executive experience leading Command and Control (C2) of large-scale cyberspace defense operations across a complex, globally distributed environment. TQ2: Demonstrated senior-level skill in planning and managing strategic relationships while linking budget, resources, and cost considerations to deliver cyber defense capabilities in a large, complex IT or enterprise environment. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): All new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs: ECQ 1: Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding - This core qualification requires a demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3: Merit and Competence - This core qualification involves the demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality. ECQ 4: Leading People - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - This core qualification involves the demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. DoD Joint Enterprise-wide Experience: Possess a broad point of view and an awareness and understanding of individual or organizational responsibilities in relation to DoD or government-wide strategic priorities. Executives should demonstrate ability to work with internal and external partners to support national security objectives. This perspective is typically gained through a variety of diverse work experiences.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience for this position.