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Job Description Job Title          System Operations Instructor Senior      Job ID          20161149      Location      Phoenix      Full/Part Time      Full-Time          Add to My Favorite Jobs          Favorite Job      Regular/Temporary      Regular                     Responsibilities      Arizona Public Service has an opportunity for a System Operations Senior Instructor who will be responsible to deliver training and instruct employees in electrical grid operations and prepare them for Energy Control Center (ECC) Operator qualification and job duties.  The Senior Instructor will coordinate and implement all phases of the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process for the electrical grid operations training programs including the Initial, OJT and Continuing training programs.   The Senior Instructor will ensure select courses meet the guidelines to provide Provides Credit Equivalent Hours (CEHs) which are approved by the North American Electric Reliability Corporation (NERC) Continuing Education Program.   This position will support both the real-time operations in the ECC as well as the associated Operations Support personnel.     Demonstrated understanding of NERC Reliability Standards, and WECC requirements.     Excellent organizational skills with an ability to work on multiple projects simultaneously.Demonstrated decision-making ability in production deadline-driven environment.Demonstrated ability to professionally interact with diverse groups on a wide range of technical matters.Demonstrated ability to stay current with changing technology and apparatus.     Excellent presentation, written and verbal communication skills.Proficient in PC software applications including Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint.Must have a valid driver's license and the ability to travel occasionally to statewide APS locations. Major Accountabilities     Develops and maintains training programs for APS Power Operations that are in compliance with regional and national standards.     Enhance the knowledge and skills of personnel in job classifications supported by the organization.     Lead or participate in the performance of need, job, and task analysis for job classifications supported by the organization.     Design and develop initial training and continuing education for job classifications supported by the organization, using a variety of instructional media.     Deliver training in the classroom, on-the-job, and simulator settings, consistent with NERC requirements     Conduct evaluations of student performance, training materials, and training effectiveness, including upkeep of training databases.     Meet requirements to maintain APS status as a NERC Approved Provider of continuing education.     Oversee training and support vendors as necessary to ensure that they meet APS training requirements.     Work with operations leaders to define/address personnel knowledge and skill gaps.     Maximize training resource utilization through technology, integration, and resource sharing.     Promote Training/Operations partnership by developing professional rapport with all customers.     Maintain instructional/technical proficiency and NERC certification by attending relevant continuing education.      Export Compliance/EEO      This position may require access to and/or use of information subject to control under the Department of Energy's Part 810 Regulations (10 CFR Part 810), the Export Administration Regulations (EAR) (15 CFR Parts 730 through 774), or the International Traffic in Arms Regulations (ITAR) (22 CFR Chapter I, Subchapter M Part 120) (collectively, "U.S. Export Control Laws").  Therefore, some positions may require applicants to be a U.S. person, which is defined as a U.S. Citizen, a U.S. Lawful Permanent Resident (i.e. 'Green Card Holder'), a Political Asylee, or a Refugee under the U.S. Export Control Laws.  All applicants will be required to confirm their U.S. person or non-US person status.  All information collected in this regard will only be used to ensure compliance with U.S. Export Control Laws, and will be used in full compliance with all applicable laws prohibiting discrimination on the basis of national origin and other factors.  For positions at Palo Verde Nuclear Generating Stations (PVNGS) all openings will require applicants to be a U.S. person. Pinnacle West Capital Corporation and its subsidiaries and affiliates (“Pinnacle West”) provides equal employment opportunities to applicants and employees without regard to race, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, protected veteran status, or disability.   Job Requirements:  Minimum Requirements    Bachelor of Science degree in an electrical engineering or science-related discipline (or equivalent)OR a High School Diploma/GED WITH an active NERC Certified System Operator credential for three (3) years PLUS four (4) years related technical electric utility operating experience.(Related utility experience could include electrical, generator, or grid operations training experience, system operating experience in an energy control center, or electrical generator operator experience.)     At least three (3) years of experience using the Systematic Approach to Training (SAT) process, and at least two (2) years of experience presenting electrical or operations training Preferred Requirements     Preferred candidate would hold a current NERC certification as either a reliability coordinator (RC) or Balance and Interchange / Transmission Operator (BITO)     Preferred candidate would have completed at least one “Train-the-Trainer” course.Professional certification as a trainer is a plus. CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO BE DIRECTED TO OUR WEBSITE FOR YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS: https://careers.pinnaclewest.com/psc/pserprd/CUSTOMER/HRMS/c/HRS_HRAM.HRS_APP_SCHJOB.GBL?&FOCUS=Applicant&SiteId=1   Occupations Electrical-Electronics Engineering States AZ Salary $ Security Clearance NO Security Clearance

JOB SUMMARY: The purpose of this task order is to provide support services to the Assured Command and Control Division (N2N6F1) in the area of Communications Systems.  These systems consist of Navy, Air Force, National Security, and allied, along with associated afloat and ashore integration systems.  Contractors shall provide a broad range of programmatic support for current and future systems, including capital planning, database management, technical analysis, and assessments.  This will require supporting the preparation of cogent power point presentations, briefs, information papers, impact and risk mitigation papers, and attendance at meetings that assist N2N6 government personnel in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, validating and adjudicating Navy & Joint Service Warfare capabilities and requirements. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:     Provide support to the N2/N6 Requirements Officer and act as the Resource Sponsor Primary Point of Contact for programs and initiatives such as: Mobile User Objective System (MUOS); UHF Follow-on (UFO); FLEETSATCOM; LEASATCOM; Joint (UHF) MILSATCOM Network Integrated (JMINI) Control System; Demand Assignment Multiple Access (DAMA) 5/25; other UHF systems; and future systems.     Provide support to N2/N6 for Navy, Joint and International forums to include: Acquisition Review Boards; Operations Testing Readiness Reviews; Integrated Product Team meetings; Meetings/conferences on emerging technology and related issues; Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and related JCIDS Boards.     Assist N2/N6 with the integration of Navy and Joint guidance and direction to support development of recommended Navy capability requirements and programming strategies.     Assist in drafting, reviewing and staffing recommended Navy plans, instructions, and requirements documents related to UHF SATCOM system and other Satellite Communications capabilities development.     Assist in monitoring UHF Satellite Communications programs and their execution by Navy organizations receiving N2N6 funding.  Understanding of current funding in iRAPS for assigned programs.     Provide subject matter support to requirements officers on Navy Space and Communications Branch programs, to include SATCOM issues and participate in a broad range of systems studies to support programming and planning.     Provide support Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC), Joint Capabilities Integration Development System (JCIDS), Bi-annual GBS Operational Working Group (GOWG), Teleport Operations Working Group (TOWG) and Teleport Capabilities Working Group (TCWG). FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:       Responsible for ensuring that technical and/or financial solutions and schedules are implemented in a timely manner by executing project plans and monitoring performance.     Provides updates on project progress to management.       Resolves project staffing and planning issues.     Work with agency/department resources on implementation issues.     Manage staff assigned to project.     Conducts preliminary quality assurance over project deliverables and activities.     Deliver presentations and leads client meetings.   Job Requirements: CLEARANCE REQUIREMENT: TS/SCI eligible is required DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:     7 years of progressive experience (at least three years of which were in a managerial capacity) in capability definition and operation of IT, space systems, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and/or unmanned systems.     Knowledge of Capital Planning and Investment Control; development of Enterprise Architectures, Standards, Governance, Policy; Information Assurance/Security; the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Process; and Naval concepts are highly desired.   CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO BE DIRECTED TO OUR WEBSITE FOR YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=tpellc&ccId=627073876_5718&type=JS&lang=en_US# PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate business equipment and keyboards.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms; the employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds—such as their assigned laptop computer and carrying case.  Vision requirements include close up vision, depth perception, color acuity, ability to adjust focus, and adaptability to computer screen illumination. WORK ENVIRONMENT: All employees are responsible for their own safety, as well as that of others in the workplace. To help us maintain a safe workplace, everyone must be safety-conscious at all times. This position is performed in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The safe use of TAPE equipment, as well as safe practices while on TAPE property, is essential. DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: TAPE will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. TAPE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer..              Requisition ID1096

Submarine Communications Analyst              Arlington, VA, US      Worker Category :Full-time Regular Job Class                                JOB SUMMARY: Provide support services to the N2/N6 Assured Command and Control Division (N2/N6F1) in the area of Submarine Communications, Common Data Link Communications and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Spectrum Supportability (SS). Submarine Communications systems include the C4I systems installed on Navy and allied submarines. Communications Data Link System (CDLS) and Network Tactical Common Data Link (NTCDL) to include terrestrial and satellite communications systems installed on Navy aircraft, surface ships and submarines. The type of work to be accomplished is to provide a broad range of programmatic support for current and future systems, including capital planning, database management, requirement and technical analysis, assessments and frequency spectrum use policy. This will require supporting the preparation of cogent power point presentations, briefs, information papers, impact and risk mitigation papers, escorting visitors in open stowage secret office spaces and attendance at meetings that assist N2/N6 government personnel in identifying, assessing, prioritizing, validating and adjudicating Navy & Joint Service Warfare capabilities and requirements.   Additionally, support current and future E3/SS strategies that conform to DOD, International, National and Navy policy for electromagnetic spectrum usage. ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:     Provide support to the N2/N6 Requirements Officer and act as the Resource Sponsor Primary Point of Contact for CDLS and NTCDL program requirements and initiatives.     Provide support to N2/N6 Requirements Officer for Navy, Joint and International forums to include: Acquisition Review Boards; Operations Testing Readiness Reviews; Integrated Product Team meetings; Meetings/conferences on emerging technology and related issues; Joint Requirements Oversight Council (JROC) and related JCIDS Boards.     Assist N2/N6 Requirements Officer with the integration of Navy and Joint guidance and direction to support development of recommended Navy capability requirements and programming strategies. Assist with analysis, maintenance and improvements in performance measurements and metrics.     Assist N2/N6 Requirements Officer in drafting, reviewing and staffing recommended Navy plans, instructions, and requirements documents related to CDLS and NTCDL system and other Satellite Communications capabilities development.     Assist N2/N6 Requirements Officer in monitoring CDLS and NTCDL programs and their execution by Navy organizations receiving N6 funding. This includes continual review and awareness of current funding in iRAPS for assigned programs.     Provide N2/N6 Requirements Officer support in developing status reports, point papers and summary reports of programmatic issues for Communications program requirements and programming efforts.     Provide support to N2/N6 Requirements Officer to create communications related overarching and/or Program and Project plans and guidance documents, including strategic plans and roadmaps that address newly developed organizational approaches, and retention of maximum mission capabilities with reduced resources.     Provide subject matter support to requirements officers on Navy Transport and Spectrum Branch programs, but not limited to SATCOM issues and participate in a broad range of systems studies to support programming and planning. FUNCTIONAL RESPONSIBILITY:       Responsible for planning, organizing, executing and controlling performance of technical, business and financial services projects.     Ensuring that goals and objectives are accomplished within prescribed timeframe and funding parameters.       Provide primary interface with client management personnel regarding strategic issues.     Coordinate all parties to tasks, perform quality assurance reviews of project deliverables and activities for completeness, quality, and adherence to customer requirements.     Deliver presentations and lead client meetings.   Job Requirements: DESIRED QUALIFICATIONS/CERTIFICATIONS:     10+ years of progressive experience (at least five years of which were in a managerial capacity) in capability definition and operation of IT, space systems, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Intelligence, Surveillance, and Reconnaissance (C4ISR) systems and/or unmanned systems.     Knowledge of Capital Planning and Investment Control; development of Enterprise Architectures, Standards, Governance, Policy; Information Assurance/Security; the Department of Defense Planning, Programming, Budgeting, and Execution (PPBE) Process; and Naval concepts is highly desired.     Submarine Communications, Common Data Link Communications and Electromagnetic Environmental Effects (E3) and Spectrum Supportability (SS). CLEARANCE: TS/SCI eligible is required. KNOWLEDGE/SKILLS/ABILITIES:     Strong analytical skills: ability to undertake and resolve complex projects through research, analysis, and sound judgment.     Excellent written, verbal, and interpersonal communications skills.     Must be detail and deadline oriented.     MDA experience is desired. PHYSICAL DEMANDS: The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job.  Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this Job, the employee is regularly required to sit or stand, and talk or hear.  The employee is frequently required to use hands to finger, handle, feel, or operate business equipment and keyboards.  The employee is occasionally required to walk and reach with hands and arms; the employee must lift and/or move up to 10 pounds—such as their assigned laptop computer and carrying case.  Vision requirements include close up vision, depth perception, color acuity, ability to adjust focus, and adaptability to computer screen illumination. CLICK ON LINK BELOW TO BE DIRECTED TO OUR WEBSITE FOR YOUR APPLICATION PROCESS: https://workforcenow.adp.com/jobs/apply/posting.html?client=tpellc&ccId=627073876_5718&type=JS&lang=en_US# WORK ENVIRONMENT: All employees are responsible for their own safety, as well as that of others in the workplace. To help us maintain a safe workplace, everyone must be safety-conscious at all times. This position is performed in a typical office environment. The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet to moderate. The safe use of TAPE equipment, as well as safe practices while on TAPE property, is essential. DISABILITY SPECIFICATIONS: TAPE will make reasonable accommodations in compliance with the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990. TAPE is an Equal Opportunity/Affirmative Action Employer.              Requisition ID1098

BI Developer Location: Arlington, VA Status: Full Time Clearance: Secret Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree     JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Develop, test, deploy, and operationally support technical solutions and serve as SME Translate business needs into system and software requirements Maintain SDLC and related documentation Gather and develop business requirements for  BI projects across multiple business units Support debugging and maintenance from unit test, system test, deployment, and maintenance Instruct and assist users and developers with correct system usage QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: BS degree in Computer Science, Information Systems, or other IT degree and 7+ years of experience Must have CompTIA Security+  3 years developing BI applications Experience in Oracle database applications, SQL, TOAD Experience in one or more of the following: OBIEE, Business Objects, Cognos Experience in data modeling, statistical analysis, and big data WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable): Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA.  Employee will work daily with a 10 person team.

508 Compliance Specialist Location: Arlington, VA Status: Full Time Clearance: Secret Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree     JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Identify technical standards applicable to products and services supported by the CIO’s office Analyze, test, and state degree of compliance of all products to applicable standards When a product is not fully compliant, employee must state exactly which standards are not met When a product is not fully compliant, analyze and state the degree of compliance Stay abreast of 508 compliance standards in order to be the SME for the office of the CIO Assist with program control tasks to include MS Project schedules, briefings, documents, and reports QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Must have 5 years of experience testing software applications for 508 compliance.    Must understand 508 requirements for applications and how to apply principles of accessibility to creating Section 508 presentations.   Must understand 508 concepts such as accessible forms and tables.  Must have experience writing test plans, performing integration testing, and must be familiar with testing methods and 508 best practices.   Must have in-depth knowledge of testing web-based applications and documents.   Must have excellent oral and written communication skills.   Must be skilled at documenting compliance against Section 508 technical standards. In depth knowledge of 508 compliance standards and compliance for IT products and documents Experience with Section 508 testing tools, such as Jaws or ACCVerify CompTIA Security+ or Security+CE WORK ENVIRONMENT (if applicable): Office of Naval Research, Arlington, VA.  Employee will work daily with a 50 person team.  Employee will also work with the 508 compliance specialists in the government to identify knowledge programs to distribute information.

Continuous Monitoring Specialist Location: Crystal City, VA Status: Full Time Clearance: Top Secret/SCI Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree     JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Support the Continuous Monitoring program, including but not limited to assisting the government in designing, developing, maintaining, executing and improving a comprehensive Continuous Monitoring (ConMon) program. Perform continuous assessments of all security controls for all information systems under the purview of the organization. Conduct continuous assessments in accordance with industry auditor standards (yellow book audit standards, Government Accountability Office Standards, NIST publications etc.) to support the organizations ability to maintain ongoing awareness of information security, vulnerabilities and threats. Weekly and monthly reports which document recommendations, analysis on delta’s required in order for the organization to reach compliance, continuous monitoring methodology reports, integration of maturity and capability standards continuous monitoring strategy and system templates, associated project plans for all activities, adhoc evaluations of security controls on an as needed basis, adhoc templates and reports required to support the organizations RMF strategy and plan, plan and action of milestones progress, reporting and support, and program performance metrics. QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: Education Requirement: BS with an IT or Cyber focus or equivalent combination of education and experience. Years of Experience: 8 years of Continuous Monitoring/Governance Risk and Compliance (GRC).  Certification Requirements: Shall possess at time of award, and retain, equivalent level IAT III certification Clearance Requirements: Shall possess at the time of award, and retain, a TS/SCI security clearance Experience Requirements: Demonstrated successful track record for delivering large/complex projects on time and within budget within DoD Organizations Demonstrated expert-level knowledge in the planning, development, coordination, implementation and execution of a continuous monitoring program within an organization of similar size, scope and complexity.  Demonstrated experience with the planning, development, coordination, execution and improvement of compliance related processes. This includes in depth knowledge of DoD 8500 series, NIST SP 800 series, DoD regulations and instructions to include: 8570-01, DoDI 8530.01, CJCSI 6510.01, Risk Management Framework (RMF). In depth knowledge and experience of industry and DoD auditing best practices.  Demonstrated experience with performing continuous assessments of all security controls for all information systems under the purview of organizations.  Demonstrated experience with communicating and coordinating at a functional and senior level.  Demonstrated experience with the development of reports and products that support an organizations ability to maintain near-real time awareness of information security, vulnerabilities and threats. Preferred candidates will have experience with Archer, eMASS and established work history in DoD.

Senior ISSO Location: Crystal City, VA Status: Full Time Clearance: Secret Minimum Education: Bachelor’s Degree     JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: Provide End User Support (EUS), primarily through the use of Information System Security Officers (ISSOs), to all JSP components and on-boarded organizations. Maintain awareness of current DoD and JSP CS developments and issues and attend meetings as requested. Provide technical support to the Government EUS team lead as requested. Provide ISSO support in the accreditation of JSP systems and applications utilizing eMASS repository for artifacts and POA&Ms. Convert existing DoD Information Assurance Certifications and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) systems, as well as attend the scheduled Kick-Off meetings for their systems, providing an After Actions Report to the GTM for each meeting. Initiation of the accreditation of new systems, and the reaccreditation of expired/expiring DIACAP systems starting with Phase 1 - Categorization, through Phase 3 - Implementation, and will serve as the liaison for all matters involving the ISO and the SCAs. Perform End User Support (EUS) for no more than 800 customers. Review and update the comprehensive ISSO SOP. Provide assistance and direction to users involved in computer incidents (e.g., data spills, privacy spills, and malicious code) and shall serve as a liaison between the user and the Pentagon and JSP Computer Incident Response Teams (CIRTs); this includes performing hands-on actions as necessary on behalf of the Pentagon and JSP CIRTs and performing post-incident user awareness activities., including notifying the affected users and counseling them on proper data handling. Data spill notifications, tracking, and mitigations shall only be handled by personnel cleared for the classification level of the data spill. Deliver a status report of the number of incidents logged and resolved both weekly and monthly to the Government. Verify that users are aware and comply with the configuration and change management activities as related to the RFC and ECCB. Assist users or system owners in completing an RFC for any new hardware and software requests. Validate User Authorization Request (UAR) using JSP’s ticketing program (Remedy) to process and monitor progress of all User level account requests for JWICS, SIPR, and NIPR. Coordinate with JSP’s Customer Support and Physical and Personnel Security Branch for processing of those requests. Ensure the account requests are accurate, complete and have the following documents and information: DD-2875s, training and certification documentation, up-to-date annual awareness training, and the most recent version of agency’s Acceptable Use Policy. Provide data transfer support to the JSP-supported customers who request cross domain network data transfers (e.g., JWICS to SIPRNet, SIPRNet to NIPR). Data transfers will be performed in accordance with DOD policy and JSP guidance. It includes transferring data between all network classifications supported by JSP. The Contractor shall receive, through an established email distribution list, requests completed with 2-person control verification. The Contractor shall complete normal data transfers within 2 standard business days. Delivery times for unusually large or difficult transfers shall be negotiated between the government requesting agency and the EUS ISSO Team Lead. The Contractor shall log completed data transfers on a SIPRNet portal, and report the number of completed SIPR data transfers weekly and monthly. The JSP currently supports approximately 700+ data transfers per year. Provide support to JSP-supported customers who conduct data writes on SIPRNet per CTO 10-133, "Protection of Classified Information on DoD SIPRNet.” Data Write Authorization (DWA) and logging will be performed in accordance with DoD policy and JSP guidance. E nsure monthly validation notices are sent out to the supported organizations points of contact. Ensure data write thresholds compliance and take action on alerts.  Support the DWA program during internal and external inspections such as the Command and Control Readiness Inspections (CCRI) performed by DISA. Produce reports, SOPs, and other supporting documentation for auditors as evidence of adherence to the appropriate processes. Maintain awareness of current DOD and JSP CS developments and issues and attend meetings as requested.   Job Requirements:   Education Requirements: Bachelor's in Computer Information Sciences or similar degree Years of Experience: Minimum 10 years’ experience in system certifications and accreditations Certification Requirements: PMP (preferred not mandatory) DOD 8140 Level 3 Certification (CISSP or CISM) Experience Requirements: General knowledge of NIST SP 800-37, and NIST SP 800-53 Expert in RMF and DIACAP accreditation processes Expertly familiar with CIRT processes and data spill cleanup procedures Familiar with the Data-Write and Cross Domain Data Transfer processes Demonstrated leadership skills/Previous lead position Customer service skills Project Management skills Technical Writing Skills