About the Role:
The Air Force Test Center is looking for a Full-Time JCWA LDTO Lead (GG-2210-13) to work at the 47th Cyberspace Test Squadron (47 CTS/TGCC) at JBSA Lackland Air Force Base.
In this position you will serve as a technical expert on a team which performs assessments of systems and networks and reports on functionality and performance of offensive and/or defensive cyber tools. Additionally, this position advises developmental testers on and participates in test planning, execution, and reports to be delivered to Joint Services customers, including Program Management Offices, USCYBERCOM, and other software development organizations.
Announcement Closes: 4 August 2026.
Location: San Antonio, TX (JBSA Lackland Air Force Base)
Typical 2026 salary range: $132,751-$172,578 per year (includes Locality)
Travel Requirements: Employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments.
Areas of Consideration (AOC): Department – wide (DoD)
Desired Skills:
-Multi-Component Test Integration & Agile Software Pathways: Proven experience integrating, analyzing, and synthesizing DT&E results from multiple disparate component test programs (such as the six core JCWA components) operating under Agile and DevSecOps software acquisition pathways.
-Senior PMO & Executive Engagement: Demonstrated experience establishing and managing strategic relationships with acquisition Program Management Offices (PMOs) and engaging directly with senior program office executives, military leaders, and external joint stakeholders to communicate T&E risks and progress.
-DT&E Quality Advisory & Oversight: Expert-level capability to evaluate and advise on the quality of test planning, resourcing, test design adequacy, and reporting rigor of test execution organizations, without needing to perform hands-on testing.
-Acquisitions Certifications & Technical Education (Highly Desired): DAWIA/APDP certification in Test and Evaluation (T&E), Program Management, or Engineering and Technical Management (ETM), combined with a technical Master's degree or higher.
Major Duties:
-Serves as a technical expert and leads in conducting developmental test of cyber capabilities and weapon systems
-Technical expert on a team which performs assessments of systems and networks and reports on functionality of offensive and/or defensive weapons and/or cyberspace platforms
-Directs the team during test planning to methodically determine test methodology to provide data used to determine system functionality or used to generate a recommendation to the customers and/or developers
-Develops standardized test support strategies to adapt test execution to customers technical and timeline needs
-Determines the required test scope and objectives to accomplish the requester's requirements and to comply with Air Force Test Center and unit policy
-Briefs commanders and other high-ranking personnel on the purpose and findings of the assessment and prepares written reports on findings
-Provides test reports to senior leaders of the 47 CTS, 96 CTG, 96 TW, DoW Services, other joint agencies and acquisition agents
-Analyzes certification and accreditation plans, security test and evaluation (ST&E) plans and results, risks analysis, and other documents submitted by program offices for technical adequacy and completeness
-Performs tests and evaluations of complex network and telecommunications equipment or software
-Plans, develops, and implements test techniques, procedures, and guidance to ensure technical adequacy and other test requirements are in place.
Qualifications/Requirements:
- U.S. Citizenship
- Depending on the type of position (competitive/excepted) you are selected for, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period OR 2-year trial period
- 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
- 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
- This position has been designated by the Air Force as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) under the Air Force Civilian Testing Program
- Information Assurance Certification is a condition of employment. The incumbent of this position must achieve the appropriate IA certification within six months of assignment of these duties. Failure to receive the proper IA certification may result in removal from this position
- Bachelor of Science degree in a technical field such as computer security or system technology is preferred, but extensive equivalent experience may be substituted
- The employee may be required to travel in military and/or commercial aircraft to perform temporary duty assignments
- Incumbent must be able to express thoughts, ideas, and concepts in a straightforward and concise manner, both orally and in writing. Excellent command of the English language and knowledge of peculiar EMSEC terminology are essential qualifications for this position. Incumbent may be required to make presentations reflecting squadron and 67 CW positions based on personal knowledge, experience, and judgment
- Through knowledge of computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies; cyber security and privacy principles; cyber threats and vulnerabilities; specific operational impacts of cyber security lapses; application vulnerabilities; host/network access control mechanisms; different classes of attacks; cyber attackers; cyber-attack stages; ethical hacking and techniques; and penetration testing principles, tools, and techniques
- Through knowledge of technologies such as COMSEC, COMPUSEC, EMSEC, and OPSEC, computer systems, digital communications systems, network protocols, computer architectures, and computer security penetration tools and techniques
- Skill in assessing the robustness of security systems and designs; mimicking threat behaviors; the use of penetration testing tools and techniques; using network analysis tools to identify vulnerabilities; conducting packet-level analysis; conducting application vulnerability assessments; and performing impact/risk assessments
- Through knowledge and skill in applying analytical and evaluative methods and techniques to issues or studies concerning the efficiency and effectiveness of program operations.
***Resumes limited to two pages. Federal agencies now only accept resumes up to two pages in length.*** Learn more about the new resume requirements at https://help.usajobs.gov/faq/application/documents/resume/what-to-include
Please send resumes to:
POC Names & Emails: Ms. Markeyla Bunton, 47CTS.CSS.HumanResources@us.af.mil & markeyla.bunton.2@us.af.mil.
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