Wisconsin Air National Guard Active Guard Reserve (AGR) Vacancy Announcement

ANNOUNCEMENT NUMBER: 26-080 ANG
OPENING DATE: 27 May 2026
APPLICATIONS WILL BE ACCEPTED UNTIL: 11:59PM ON 10 June 2026
POSITION TITLE: Cyber Systems Operator (Warfighter Communications)
AFSC REQUIREMENTS: 1D771 (Trainees Accepted)
MINIMUM GRADE: E6
MAXIMUM GRADE: E7
UNIT/LOCATION: JFHQ’s, 54^th WMD-Civil Support Team, Madison, WI
AREA OF CONSIDERATION: Open to anyone eligible to join the WI ANG AGR program

APPOINTMENT FACTORS

1. Initial tour will be a 3 year OTOT. Airman will incur a 36-month obligation to the 54th CST upon completion of the 8-week Civil Support Skills Course.
2. Non AGR Person receiving federal military retirement or retainer pay are not eligible.
3. Must meet the physical requirements of DAFMAN 36-2905, in addition to OSHA physical requirements and color vision.
4. Members who are not suitable for Career AGR may be considered for an Occasional Tour.
5. Higher grades are eligible to apply but must take a voluntary reduction to the grade (E7) if selected.
6. Must meet all AGR requirements of ANGI 36-101 and AFSC requirements of AFECD/AFOCD.
7. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.10, applicants should be able to complete 20 years of active federal service prior to Mandatory Separation Date (MSD). Individuals selected for AGR tours that cannot attain 20 years of active federal Service prior to reaching mandatory separation must complete a Statement of Understanding contained in Attachment 3 of ANGI36-101 and obtain TAG waiver approval prior to starting AGR tour.
8. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 6.6.1., members should remain in the position to which assigned for a minimum of 24 months. TAG may waive this requirement when in the best interest of the unit, State, or Air National Guard.
9. Must reside within a 60-minute commute of the Madison duty location or PCS within 3 months of the date of hire.
10. IAW ANGI 36-101, paragraph 5.7, an individual must not have been previously separated for cause from active duty or previous Reserve Component AGR tour.

BRIEF DESCRIPTION OF DUTIES:

Conducts Warfighter Communications and associated support activities to secure and operate the DoDIN and other allied cyberspace systems. This includes communications and cybersecurity practices to preserve the availability of cyber systems and protect to data, networks, net-centric capabilities, and other designated systems as well as passive defense measures intended to maintain and operate the DoDIN such as configuration control, patching and firewall configuration. Plans and organizes cyber support activities. Plans and supervises system installation and evaluates facilities layout and performance standards. Designs and develops organizational structures and determines equipment, training, and supplies required for systems implementation and support. Interacts with mission partners to ensure cyber capabilities meet mission requirements. Establishes tactics, techniques, and procedures. Evaluates operational readiness of communications equipment, network devices, sensors, intrusion detection, and related support equipment. Directs activities responsible for system analysis and design, programming, operations and maintenance, security, systems management, technical support, plans, implementation, and resource management. Implements and interprets policies, directives, and procedures. Establishes training requirements and programs to meet foundational and residential (e.g. local) knowledge and certification requirements and to enhance professional awareness of emerging technologies. Directs maintenance activities. Inspects and evaluates maintenance activities for compliance with directives. Evaluates, rates, and prepares reports. Recommends and implements corrective action for improved methods and procedures. Evaluates effectiveness of equipment usage, systems performance, customer service, supplies, system scheduling, processing, and maintenance. Plans, programs, and develops budget inputs to ensure resource availability for operational and training requirements.

The Cyber Systems Operator for the 54th WMD CST serves as the primary Subject Matter Expert (SME) responsible for planning, executing, and maintaining the unit’s critical IT, network, satellite, and radio communication systems during both garrison operations and tactical deployments. Operating under the direction of the Communications Team Chief, this position ensures continuous reach-back capabilities and uninterrupted connectivity for the unit and the Incident Commander by managing CST computer networks, troubleshooting complex hardware and software issues, and serving as the frequency manager. The operator is responsible for maintaining critical tactical platforms—including the Unified Command Suite (UCS), Advanced Echelon Vehicle (ADVON), Tactical Operations Center (TOC), and Dismounted Strike Kit (DSK)—to meet SEAT and TPE standards, while also managing COMSEC equipment and cryptographic keys. Additionally, the operator develops communications SOPs, directs unit signal training, and must maintain CompTIA Network+ and Security+, Microsoft Endpoint Management, and Cisco CCNA certifications while successfully fulfilling appointed roles as the Personnel Security Manager, Classified Materials Courier, COMSEC Account Manager, IMO, and Information Assurance Security Officer (IASO).

SPECIALTY QUALIFICATIONS:

Knowledge. This specialty requires knowledge of techniques and procedures of systems analysis and design; project management, IT systems processing; system operation and maintenance; system and equipment capability, capacity, and logic; personnel and equipment performance measurement; awards programs and manpower and organization; security, administrative contract, training, resource, records, publications, deployment, logistics, and base/unit functional management.

Education. N/A

Training. N/A

Other. For award and retention of this AFSC: 3.5.1. Specialty may require routine access to classified information, systems, missions, and environments to include but not limited to Sensitive Compartmented Information Facilities (SCIF), Airborne platforms, Agile Combat Employment, Nuclear Command Control & Communications (NC3), and a multitude of emerging mission requirements in a highly contested domain IAW DoDM 5200.01-DAFMAN 16-1405. Must be eligible for Top Secret (Tier 5) and maintain security clearance based on current position requirements. Must maintain local network access IAW AFI 17-130, Cybersecurity Program Management and DAFMAN 17-1301, Computer Security. Must obtain or meet DoD Cyber Workforce qualifications based on approved cyberspace requirements applicable for cyberspace tasks required for any position held IAW DoDM 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program, and DAFMAN 17-1305, Cyberspace Workforce Management Program.

APPLICATION REQUIREMENTS:

Interested applicants must submit the following documentation to be considered for interview. Any missing items are encouraged to be documented with an explanation in the cover letter included in the application.

APPLICATIONS WILL INCLUDE (All documents must be personally identifiable and must include date if required)

• Cover letter with Job Announcement Number and Position Title for which you are applying, current Military Status (AGR, Technician, Traditional, Active Duty), along with contact information (i.e. Phone numbers and an e-mail address).
• NGB Form 34-1 (Application for AGR Position) dated 20131111 (must be signed and dated). Manually signed copy accepted. Digital signature may fall off when combining PDF files. Double check prior to sending packet.
• Record Review RIP (NOT point credit summary or Career Data Brief) complete and current. Other Service Components submit appropriate individual personnel information printout. This is used to verify AFSCs, aptitude scores, position status, time in service, time in grade, etc. This can be pulled from vMPF.
• Current Fitness Report. Current (within 12 months) Fitness report from myFitness in pdf format.
• AF Form 422 Current (within 12 months), Physical Profile Serial Report. Other Service Components submit medical documentation that includes PULHES score. If any PULHES are a “3”, a statement indicating that individual is Worldwide Deployable needs to be submitted. Not mandatory for application but will be mandatory to start AGR tour if selected for advertisement.
• SF 181 – (Race and Ethnicity Identification). Form is optional. Please see further instructions on the form.
• All Other Service Component applicants must have their ASVAB raw scores converted to Air Force ASVAB scores and include them in a letter from either a Recruiter or MEPS Counselor.

NOTE:

1. Failure to provide all the required documents will result in being disqualified.
2. Applicants must sign NGB Form 34-1; failure to sign the form will result in being disqualified. Please ensure 34-1 reflects Tour Announcement number and current telephone number.
3. If selected for the job, member must have a current passing fitness and an AGR qualified AF Form 422 Signed by the State Air Surgeon prior to being placed on AGR tour.

APPLICATION PROCEDURES

Interested applicants who meet the eligibility criteria may apply by emailing all required documents, as one (1) pdf to MSgt Lachance at michelle.lachance@us.af.mil and MSgt Donais at jennifer.donais@us.af.mil. Portfolio formats are accepted. The file and email subject line should read as: LastName, FirstName_#_JobTitle (i.e. Doe, John_22-001_Personnel) An email will be sent to confirm receipt of application. Feel free to call Comm (608) 242-3761 or (608) 242-3131 to verify receipt of your application. Applications will not be reviewed before the closing date.