Warrant Officer Prerequisites and Duty Description
170D - Cyber Capability Developer Technician
Duties: The Cyber Capability Developer Technician is a Subject Matter Expert (SME) on developing and implementing software capabilities and is a leader, trainer, and advisor to commanders at all levels. The Cyber Capability Developer Technician is a versatile, highly trained individual responsible for analyzing system vulnerabilities, product research, capability development, documentation, and implementation of software capabilities that operate in and through Cyberspace and EMS and serve as a force multiplier for maneuver forces. The Cyber Capability Developer Technician advances in skills and abilities as they progress through their careers.
***ARNG: The Army National Guard (ARNG) COMPO 2 is currently not projected to have any 170D - Cyber Capability Developer Technician Warrant Officers position.***
***USAR: The United States Army Reserves (USAR) COMPO 3 is projected to have 170D - Cyber Capability Developer Technician Warrant Officers position in FY26.***
Registration for the FY27 CCDA is now OPEN
Minimum prerequisites:
- Any MOS/Service may apply.
- Must take and pass the Cyber Capability Developer Assessment (CCDA). Registration for the CCDA opens June.
- Applicants who possess a Cyber Capability Developer Certification do not require the CCDA (applies only to Soldiers working within the Cyber Mission Force).
- Applicants who are a graduate of AI2C and Software Factory training programs are not required to take the CCDA.
- Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance (NO WAIVERS)
- E-5 with at least 36 months rated time (NCOERs/1059) At least one evaluation demonstrating superior leadership performance and potential. (Can be waived to 24 months if preferred requirements met)
- Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a Sr. Warrant Officer in any MOS that has worked directly with the applicant (if applicable).
- Letter or Recommendation (LOR) from a 170D CW3 or above (Coordinated through Proponent Office if needed)
- Ensure that your packet is 90% or more complete since the warrant officer will need to make an assessment based purely on your packet and phone interview.
- Ensure that any waivers you may require are complete and included in the packet.
- Ensure you meet the baseline requirements for both general warrant officer requirements and the 170D specific requirements
- Be prepared to conduct an in-depth phone interview (technical & professional)
Preferred requirements:
- Completion of the Defense Language Aptitude Battery (DLAB)
- Qualified Cyber Capability Developer (CCD)
- Tool Developer Qualification Course (TDQC) graduate
- Cyber Mission Force (CMF) experience
- C and/or Python programming
- Intermediate understating of Data Structures and Algorithms (DSA)
- Experience with hardware development
Note: As of today, there are no 170D positions within the Army National Guard (ARNG). We do not have a projected timeline for when these positions may become available.
CW4 L. Paul Latané
Cyber WO Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-4939
Jaclyn D. Rivera
WO Force Integration Specialist
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-5147
DSN: (312) 780-5147
***All ARNG applicants please send all RFIs for the Cyber Proponent to the ARNG Liaison listed below and or the below email box***
CW5 Ramil F. Francisco
USAR Senior Warrant Officer Advisor/Liaison
Cyber Center of Excellence
MS TEAMS: (520) 687-7260
CW4 James E Daniel Jr.
ARNG Liaison to Cyber Proponent
Cyber Warrant Officer Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-3076
DSN: (312) 780-3076