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.
***Applicants must meet all Administrative Requirements to become a Warrant Officer***
Registration for the FY25 CCDA is now CLOSED
-170D Assessment registration for NON-CAC holders, please email your request for registration to the CCDA to: usarmy.eisenhower.cyber-schl.list.170d-ccda-application@army.mil 
 

Minimum prerequisites (FY25 Applicants):

  • 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).
  • EL, GT, or ST score must be 115 or above (1 of the 3)
  • Must be eligible to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance (NO WAIVERS)
  • 3 or more NCOERs or evaluations/monthly counseling for SMs, 3 or more equivalent civilian evaluations for civilians.  At least one evaluation demonstrating superior leadership performance and potential (NO WAIVERS)
  • Civilians – 3 or more equivalent civilian evaluations. 
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a Sr. Warrant Officer in any MOS that has worked directly with the applicant (if applicable), or Supervisor (for civilian applicants).

Preferred requirements:

  • 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

Minimum prerequisites (FY26 Applicants):

  • 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).
  • 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)
  • Civilians – 3 or more equivalent civilian evaluations. 
  • Letter of Recommendation (LOR) from a Sr. Warrant Officer in any MOS that has worked directly with the applicant (if applicable), or Supervisor (for civilian applicants).
  • Letter or Recommendation (LOR) from a 170D CW3 or above (Coordinated through Proponent Office if needed)

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: There are no Reserve or National Guard 170D Positions
 
**ALARACT 014/2023 - IMPLEMENTING GUIDANCE FOR DIRECT APPOINTMENT AND DIRECT COMMISSION OF CERTAIN WARRANT OFFICERS** Cyber Proponent will keep the option available for Warrant Officer Direct Appointment and Direct Commissioning to carefully respond to accessions, grade strength, and/or year group shortfalls as needed on a case-by-case basis. If branch-wide implementation of these options occurs Proponent will notify the branch. WO Applicants cannot apply for Direct Appointment or Commissioning, if implementation occurs each and every packet is evaluated for possible inclusion.
Address all warrant officer application questions and inquiries to a Regional Warrant Officer Recruiter.  Please visit the "How Do I Apply" page for required forms and examples.
***Contact the proponent POCs below for any questions regarding technical qualifications for Cyber. Use this group email box in lieu of emailing each manager separately: usarmy.eisenhower.cyber-coe.mbx.occ-warrant-officers@army.mil***
 
CW5 Kristoffer Everson
Senior Cyber WO Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-4939
Gov Cell: (706) 832-9546
 
CW4 Brandi L. Wyatt
Electromagnetic Warfare Career Program Manager
Office Chief of Cyber
U.S. Army Cyber Center of Excellence & Fort Gordon
COMM: (706) 791-6887
DSN: (312) 780-6887
Gov Cell: (706) 524-1779
 
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

Last Updated: 03 June 2024