Summary This position is part of the Defense Media Activity. The incumbent will be responsible for IT security in support of organization Mission Networks and Systems. Responsibilities As a Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Analyzes, evaluates, and advises on the current and predicted future operational, technical, and data views of agency enterprise and Cloud IT architecture. Experience in development of cloud architecture plans supporting Organization Plans and its Strategic Direction and using corporately approved IT solutions for infrastructure design/modeling tools such as Visio and Unified Modeling Language UML. Reviews, analyses, evaluations, and comparison of DoD CLOUD IT Architecture requirements versus anticipated corporate, commodity and customer needs. Formulates strategies for achieving objectives, and in interpreting, presenting, implementing, and monitoring projects and studies. Develops milestones to ensure compliance with policies and recommends policy changes to fit the requirements of new systems. Experience liaison/supervisor of integrated project teams (IPTs) organized to develop plans for new or enhanced systems. Provides expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical IA issues, security concepts, standards, and methods. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications You may qualify at the GS-13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service: Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical Information Assurance (IA) issues, security concepts, standards, and methods. Maintaining an organization information system-level Information Assurance (IA) program that identifies IA architecture, requirements, objectives, policies, personnel, and processes and procedures. Analyzes complex information security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas and provides cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210 series. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the @type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/. Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Persons with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authority for Veterans Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/) The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision. NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy. Selective Service Requirement: Please visit http://www.sss.gov for more information. For more information, please visit https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d Other Notes: This position has been identified as covered by DoD 8140.01, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program. As a condition of employment, the incumbent must obtain and/or hold IAM II certification(s) within 6 months of employment. Failure to maintain IAM II certification(s) and comply with background investigations may result in the termination of employment. Cyber Workforce Role (CWR): Primary Code: 722 - Information Systems Security Manager Additional Code: 531 - Cyber Defense Incident Responder Proficiency level: Advanced Level IT Privileged User: Yes Re-employed Annuitant: This position Does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).
