Summary This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense. Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905, "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense." This position is part of the Department of War, Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for developing policies, directives, and guidance to support cybersecurity operational requirements. Responsibilities As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Develop policies, programs, and plans related to cybersecurity operations in the TSO area of responsibility to include working directly with WMA internal, and external partners. Applies technical expertise to investigate cybersecurity issues, and recommends policies, plans and COAs for cybersecurity activities and exercises. Ensures NIST 800-53 eMass Assessment and Authorization security controls for all assigned networks, systems, and applications contain supporting digital artifacts that prove implementation of the Risk Management Framework (RMF). Serves as a subject matter expert for cybersecurity engagements with WMA partner systems, determines long range program objectives, and develops strategy for achieving those objectives. Works closely with contracting officer's representative and vendors to ensure unclassified are fielded in accordance with program timetables and meet all DoW cybersecurity requirements. 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 as listed below: Applying IT systems security principles, concepts, methods regulations, and policies and the infrastructure protection environment sufficient to develop long-range plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities. 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. 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. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional Information Other Notes: This position has been identified as covered by DoW 8140.03-M, Defense Cybersecurity Workforce Framework (DCWF) Program. If incumbent does not possess the foundational certification, DMA will pay for training and certification tests. Duties of this position may entail occasional travel and/or work at alternative work locations. DoD Cyber Work Role (CWR) Code: Primary CWR Code: 722 Proficiency Level: Advanced IT Privileged User: No Foundational Educational Requirement: CISSP, CISM, Global Industrial Cyber Security Professional (GICSP), GIAC Critical Infrastructure Protection Certification (GCIP), GIAC Response and Industrial Defense (GRID), or a Masters in Cybersecurity with a confirmation date within the last 5 years. OR Residential Educational Requirements: Additional training will be decided by the supervisor that is dependent on what training the incumbent possess, e.g. Cloud Security, CCNP Security, CYSA+, CASP+, PenTest, ACAS, etc. compared to the managed system components. Duties of this position may entail occasional travel and/or work at alternative work locations. Incumbent is required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE- 450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually, in accordance with DoD Directive 5500.7-R, Joint Ethics Regulation. 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/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d NOTE: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. 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/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))
