Summary This position is located in Office of Finance and Operations (OFO), Office of Business Support Services (OBSS) in Washington, DC. The OBSS is responsible for serving as a senior Information Systems Security Officer (ISSO) responsible for directing and overseeing a comprehensive cybersecurity and information assurance program. The role ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of enterprise systems, networks, data through the application of advanced information security systems. Responsibilities APPLICATION LIMIT: This vacancy announcement is limited to the first 250 applications received and will close at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the day that we receive the 250th application, or at 11:59PM Eastern Time on the listed closing date, whichever occurs first. We encourage you to read this entire vacancy announcement prior to submitting your application. As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist, GS-2210-15, you will be responsible for: - Oversees and coordinates in-depth analysis and evaluates projects and activities to provide leadership and management on major departmental Information Technology (IT) initiatives. - Serves a high-level liaison between the Office of Finance and Operations (OFO) and various program offices, communicating complex technical requirements to non-technical senior leadership. - Serves as technical authority for IT system improvements, integration and interoperability that may involve system architecture, new developments or applications or emerging technologies. - Leads team of senior and junior staff to assign and distribute work, advocate on behalf of the team for resources, resolve simple and informal complaints, and liaise with senior management regarding performance, appraisals and personnel actions. - Ensures systems comply with the guidelines in the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and adhere to agency system security policies and procedures, and stringent controls are in place to maintain the confidentiality integrity and availability. Requirements Conditions of Employment Relocation will not be paid. You may be subject to serve a one-year probationary period. Males 18 and over must be registered with the Selective Service. Must be a US Citizen. Must complete a Background Investigation. Drug Test is required. Condition of Employment: As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a probationary period or trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period OR trial period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest. You must meet all qualification requirements within 30 days of the closing date of this vacancy announcement. 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. We will consider all qualifying experience, including any volunteer experience. Qualifications Minimum Qualification Requirements You may meet the minimum qualifications for the GS-15, if you possess the specialize experience. Specialized Experience for the GS-15 One year of experience in either federal or non-federal service that is equivalent to at least a GS-14 performing two (2) out of three (3) of the following duties or work assignments: 1. Experience developing systems or functional requirements; implementing security policies and practices. 2. Experience serving as a principal advisor in developing approaches or solutions to highly technical issues. 3. Experience preparing oral and written presentations for various audiences to strengthen overall compliance, service delivery, or operational effectiveness across organizational systems. AND Basic Experience Requirements You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) demonstrating each of the 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 (i.e., 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 (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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. Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities (KSAs) The quality of your experience will be measured by the extent to which you possess the following knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs). You do not need to provide separate narrative responses to these KSAs, as they will be measured by your responses to the occupational questionnaire (you may preview the occupational questionnaire by clicking the link at the end of the Evaluations section of this vacancy announcement). 1. Skill in applying project management principles, methods, and practices, including developing plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, and defining milestones and deliverables. 2. Knowledge to make a decision or recommendation to influence policies or programs. 3. Skill in serving as an technical authority for Information Technology (IT) system improvements, integration and interoperability that may involve system architecture, new developments or applications or emerging technologies. 4. Skill in leading team and setting long-range plans and goals, setting priorities and assuring implementation of work plans. 5. Skill in implementing and ensuring compliance with local, state, or federal law, policies, or Office of the Director of National Intelligence (ODNI) directives guidance. Education Education cannot be substituted for experience for this position and grade level. Additional Information Veterans' Career Counseling: If you are a veteran interested in receiving tips on preparing a Federal resume and/or how to prepare for an interview, you may email careers@ed.gov to schedule a session with a career counselor ("Veterans Counseling Session" should be placed in the subject line of the email). Student Loan Default: If selected for this position, we will verify that you have not defaulted on any loan funded or guaranteed by the U.S. Department of Education. If you are found to be in default, we will contact you to make arrangements for repayment prior to making an official offer of employment. Suitability and Investigation: If selected for this position, you will be required to complete the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) to determine your suitability for federal employment and successfully complete a pre-appointment investigation/background check. Essential/Non-Essential: This position is considered essential for purposes of reporting to work during federal government closures. Financial Disclosure: This position does not require financial disclosure. Bargaining Unit: This position is not included in the bargaining unit. Selections: Agencies have broad authority under law to hire from any appropriate source of eligibles and may fill a vacancy in the competitive service by any method authorized. We may make additional selections from this vacancy announcement within 90 days from the date the selection certificates are issued, should vacancies occur. We may also share selection certificates amongst program offices across the agency.
