Are you interested in a job where your primary purpose will be to support the design, development, management and sustainment of national cybersecurity systems that aim to protect federal and critical infrastructure entities? Then consider joining the Network Security Deployment (NSD) Division, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
NPPD leads the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure. Within NPPD, CS&C is responsible for helping the civilian government and the private sector better manage their cybersecurity and communications risk.
At CS&C, we help our government and private sector customers by responding to incidents, sharing information, developing and promulgating best practices, and increasing our Nation?s cybersecurity capacity. Every day, CS&C employees make a difference as they enhance the security, resilience, and reliability of our Nation?s critical networks and address threats to our public health and safety, economy, and national security.
From incident response to international affairs, penetration testing to policy development, systems engineering to stakeholder engagement, the careers and opportunities to make a difference at CS&C are endless.
This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
This is an open continuous announcement for 120 days, or until all positions are filled. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies for this agency. The first cut-off date will be 10 business days after the opening date of the announcement. Additional cut-off dates may be established until all vacancies have been filled.
For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Appointments are subject to the availability of funds.
Summary
Are you interested in a job where your primary purpose will be to support the design, development, management and sustainment of national cybersecurity systems that aim to protect federal and critical infrastructure entities? Then consider joining the Network Security Deployment (NSD) Division, Office of Cybersecurity and Communications, National Protection and Programs Directorate (NPPD), Department of Homeland Security (DHS).
NPPD leads the national effort to protect and enhance the resilience of the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure. Within NPPD, CS&C is responsible for helping the civilian government and the private sector better manage their cybersecurity and communications risk.
At CS&C, we help our government and private sector customers by responding to incidents, sharing information, developing and promulgating best practices, and increasing our Nation?s cybersecurity capacity. Every day, CS&C employees make a difference as they enhance the security, resilience, and reliability of our Nation?s critical networks and address threats to our public health and safety, economy, and national security.
From incident response to international affairs, penetration testing to policy development, systems engineering to stakeholder engagement, the careers and opportunities to make a difference at CS&C are endless.
This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
This is an open continuous announcement for 120 days, or until all positions are filled. It will be used to fill immediate and future vacancies for this agency. The first cut-off date will be 10 business days after the opening date of the announcement. Additional cut-off dates may be established until all vacancies have been filled.
For definitions of terms found in this announcement, please click here.
More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
Appointments are subject to the availability of funds.
The incumbent may perform a variety of duties in the following areas:
Provide program/project management support for information technology (IT) and/or cybersecurity related programs and/or projects, to include examining strategic direction for program initiatives and activities, personnel, infrastructure, policy enforcement, emergency planning, IT and/or cybersecurity awareness, and/or other resources.
Consult with customers to evaluate functional requirements; coordinate with systems architects, as needed, to provide oversight in the development of design solutions; define project scope and objectives based on customer requirements.
Research and identify available technologies and standards to meet customer requirements; identify functional-and security-related features to find opportunities for new capability developments to exploit or mitigate cyberspace vulnerabilities.
Support the design and development of secure interface specifications between interconnected systems; design, develop, integrate, and update system security measures (including polices and requirements) that provide confidentiality, integrity, availability authentication, and non-repudiation; develop architectures or system components consistent with technical specifications.
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position
You must successfully pass a background investigation
Selective Service registration required
You must be able to obtain and hold a TOP SECRET/SCI security clearance
May be required to perform duty at other operating locations
No financial disclosure required.
New employees must serve a one year probationary period.
Training (Mandatory): Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.
Essential Personnel: This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, acts of terrorism, or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
Qualifications
Selective Placement Factor:
Applicants must possess experience in the following and it must be clearly reflected in resume to receive credit:
Knowledge of IT/cybersecurity program management and project management principles and techniques.
Knowledge of IT/cybersecurity systems engineering principles.
Minimum Qualifications
To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying:
To qualify at the grade GS-11, applicants must have one of the following:
Specialized experience: at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS- 09 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include activities such as 1) providing project management support to cybersecurity projects or programs; 2) detecting information technology security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades; 3); soliciting and documenting requirements for system design procedures and processes; and 4) identifying design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs to identify necessary lifecycle support. NOTE: this experience must be clearly represented in your resume in order to be found eligible.
OR
Education: have successfully completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree, or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree (L.L.M, if related), that provided the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform this work. Such fields include computer science, information science, information systems management, mathematics, statistics, operations research, or engineering or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks. NOTE: You must submit a copy of your transcripts (official or unofficial) to verify this education. Otherwise, you will be found ineligible.
To qualify at the grade GS-12, applicants must have:
Specialized experience: at least one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS- 11 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This experience must include activities such as 1) providing program management support to cybersecurity projects or programs; 2) analyzing information technology security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades; 3) documenting requirements, capabilities, and constraints for system design procedures and processes; and 4) assessing design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs to identify necessary lifecycle support. NOTE: this experience must be clearly represented in your resume in order to be found eligible.
Education is not a suitable substitute at this grade level.
To qualify at the grade GS-13, applicants must have: Specialized experience: at least one full year of experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors). This
experience must include activities such as 1) managing cybersecurity projects to ensure that developed solutions meet customer requirements; 2) identifying information technology security program implications of new technologies or technology upgrades; 3) developing and documenting requirements, capabilities, and constraints for system design procedures and processes; and 4) analyzing design constraints, trade-offs, and detailed system and security designs to identify necessary lifecycle support and providing recommended courses of action. NOTE: this experience must be clearly represented in your resume in order to be found eligible.
Education is not a suitable substitute at this grade level.
In addition to the above minimum qualifications, the following competencies are also required for this position. The below experience must be reflected in resume.
Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Customer Service: Identifies solutions and alternatives to IT problems identified from customer surveys and group discussion.
Oral Communication: Communicates moderately complex ideas or information clearly.
Problem Solving: Identifies and solves problems by gathering and applying information from a variety of materials or sources.
Education
For any college courses, graduate work, research, thesis or other non-descript courses listed on your transcript (such as "Independent Research"), your resume or attachment memorandum from an academic professor must indicate how each course fulfills the specific education requirement (i.e., state number of semester hours credited, topic of study, grade earned).
NOTE: Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications (particularly positions with a positive education requirement). Applicants can verify accreditation here. All education claimed by applicants will be verified by the appointing agency accordingly.
Special Instructions For 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 here.
Additional information
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
This position has been designated exempt from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 USC Section 7112(B)(6).
All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
Note about the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation: Your experience (paid and unpaid), education, awards, training and self-development will be evaluated as it relates to the position based upon the information provided in your resume/application and any other supporting documents.
National Service Experience
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.
E-Verify
DHS uses e-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
No financial disclosure required.
If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply.
Applicants who meet the minimum qualification requirements described above and who are otherwise eligible to apply for the position, may be referred for selection consideration
Applicants will be evaluated on their resume and supporting documentation to ensure the basic qualifications requirements have been met. Applicants who meet the basic qualifications of the position will be evaluated on their experience, education and training using a Assessment Questionnaire that is based on the following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job:
Cybersecurity Information Technology/Systems Engineering
Your responses to the assessment questionnaire will be reviewed along with the information provided in your resume and supporting documentation to determine if you are qualified for the position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Please refer to the How To Apply section for a list of required documents to be submitted.
INFORMATION REGARDING DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ONLY
If you are a displaced Federal employee within in the local commute area of this announcement, you must include ALL the following documents to receive ICTAP consideration for this vacancy:
1. Proof you are a displaced Federal employee under 5 CFR 330.702 . (e.g., one of the following: RIF Separation Notice; Notice of Proposed Removal for Declining a Transfer of Function; Agency certification of inability to place after termination of work-related disability compensation; OPM Notice of Termination of Disability Annuity; or certification of a Military Reserve Technician or National Guard Technician special disability retirement annuity.)
2. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show all of the following : 1) that you held career/career-conditional competitive status in your position of record; 2) the promotional potential of your position of record; and 3) the duty location of your position of record. (NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.)
3. Most Recent Performance Appraisal (This requirement does not apply if you qualify for ICTAP due to injury compensation or disability annuity).
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of [85 or above per NPPD Merit Promotion Plan Guidelines] for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the How To Apply section of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of 08/05/2017.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please use the Alternate Application link listed in the Other Information section of this vacancy announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online if at all possible. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application status as well as verify the documentation submitted with your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application and you will not receive status updates.
Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.
DHS NPPD CSC
1515 North Ft Myer Drive 18th floor
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Once your application and supporting documentation have been received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your qualifications will be evaluated as described in this announcement and, based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. You may be contacted directly by the hiring office for a possible interview.
Your application status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final job offer within 30 to 60 days after the deadline for applications for this position. If you are selected, a suitability/security background investigation will be conducted.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally within 30-60 days).
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please visit USAJOBS.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate!
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Please refer to the How To Apply section for a list of required documents to be submitted.
INFORMATION REGARDING DISPLACED FEDERAL EMPLOYEES ONLY
If you are a displaced Federal employee within in the local commute area of this announcement, you must include ALL the following documents to receive ICTAP consideration for this vacancy:
1. Proof you are a displaced Federal employee under 5 CFR 330.702 . (e.g., one of the following: RIF Separation Notice; Notice of Proposed Removal for Declining a Transfer of Function; Agency certification of inability to place after termination of work-related disability compensation; OPM Notice of Termination of Disability Annuity; or certification of a Military Reserve Technician or National Guard Technician special disability retirement annuity.)
2. SF-50s (Notification of Personnel Action) sufficient to show all of the following : 1) that you held career/career-conditional competitive status in your position of record; 2) the promotional potential of your position of record; and 3) the duty location of your position of record. (NOTE: You may need to submit more than one SF-50.)
3. Most Recent Performance Appraisal (This requirement does not apply if you qualify for ICTAP due to injury compensation or disability annuity).
Agency Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) or the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the Federal government, you are not CTAP/ICTAP eligible. Information about ICTAP or CTAP eligibility can be found by clicking here to access OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under CTAP/ ICTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of [85 or above per NPPD Merit Promotion Plan Guidelines] for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the How To Apply section of this announcement.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package by the closing date of this announcement which includes:
1. Your Resume
2. A complete Assessment Questionnaire
3. Other supporting documents:
- College transcript(s), if qualifying based on education
A complete Application Package must be received by 11:59 PM, Eastern Time, on the closing date of 08/05/2017.
To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.
You are encouraged to apply online. If you are unable to apply online, please use the Alternate Application link listed in the Other Information section of this vacancy announcement. Applicants are strongly encouraged to apply online if at all possible. Applying online, through your USAJOBS account, will expedite the application process and allow you to check your application status as well as verify the documentation submitted with your application. If you utilize the Alternate Application method, your USAJOBS account will not display this application and you will not receive status updates.
Category Rating: All applicants will receive consideration for Category Rating, eligibility selections are not required.
DHS NPPD CSC
1515 North Ft Myer Drive 18th floor
Arlington, VA 22209
US
Next steps
Once your application and supporting documentation have been received, you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. Your qualifications will be evaluated as described in this announcement and, based upon your score, you may be referred to the hiring official for further consideration. You may be contacted directly by the hiring office for a possible interview.
Your application status will also be updated on USAJOBS throughout the process. To check your status, log on to your USAJOBS account, click on "Application Status" and then click "More Information." We expect to make a final job offer within 30 to 60 days after the deadline for applications for this position. If you are selected, a suitability/security background investigation will be conducted.
You will receive notice via email or by mail, if no email address was provided by you during the application process, once this process is completed (generally within 30-60 days).
For more information on applying for Federal employment, please visit USAJOBS.
Thank you for your interest in the Department of Homeland Security, National Protection and Programs Directorate!
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
