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Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
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Summary

The Office of Inspector General (OIG) supports the mission of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) in protecting the health of Americans and providing essential human services. The OIG is comprised of dedicated professionals promoting the economy, efficiency, and effectiveness of HHS managed programs such as Medicare, Medicaid, and Head Start. The integrity of these programs is evaluated for success, and any fraud, waste, or abuse is addressed by OIG.

The HHS Office of Inspector General (OIG) has been recognized as one of the Federal Government's best places to work. HHS OIG ranked in the top 11% of agency subcomponents (#37 of 339) in the Partnership for Public Service's "The Best Places to Work in the Federal Government" 2017 ratings. For more information, see www.bestplacestowork.org.

For more information about the HHS Office of Inspector General, go to http://oig.hhs.gov/.

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. All applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply.

This position is located in the Department of Health And Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy.

Overview

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Job canceled
Open & closing dates
02/26/2018 to 03/09/2018
Salary
$114,590 to - $148,967 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 14
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
District of Columbia, DC
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Promotion potential
14
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Announcement number
HHS-OIG-OMP-DH-10143188-LMB
Control number
492140100

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens, No Prior Federal Experience is Required

Duties

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This position is established as a Senior Official for Privacy within the Information Assurance (IA) Division, Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Office of Management and Policy (OMP), Department of Health and Human Resources (HHS).
The selectee:
  • Serves as a leader for the policy, procedures, and training within the IA Division.
  • Manages the FedRAMP and FISMA Certification (Assessment) and Accreditation process for all OIG systems and applications to assure timely completion and presentation for certification and Authority to Opperate (ATO).
  • Manages the development of the information security input to the OIG strategic, long term an short term plans.
  • Leads records management within OIG, and administer and coordinate the development and maintenance of the OIG records management schedules by providing advice and guidance to management and staff on the creation, maintenance and use of records, electronic recordkeeping and electronic mail system.
  • Develops and promulgates Information Security Policy, Procedures, and Guidelines to ensure the OIG security program complies with Federal, HHS, and OIG policies, procedures, directives, standards, and guidelines, including managing the OIG/OIT Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) audit response to HHS and the Office of Management and Budget (OMB).

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
  • Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Financial Disclosure is required.

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements,including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx
1. Attention to Detail - Have you worked independently to produce system and /or application test plans defining the testing process including approach, text cases, testing tools, dependencies and allocation of testing resources, acceptance criteria, reporting, and communication plan for IT projects that are complete and accurate?
2. Customer Service - Have you established and maintained ongoing working relationships with information technology management, peers, internal or external stakeholders, and/or customers regarding project delivery schedules, newly developed and implemented software sensitive or controversial information, effectively handled situations involving a high degree of tension or discomfort?
3. Oral Communication - Have you communicated, explained, negotiated or defended complex information technology project ideas and information clearly and adapted to technical and non-technical audiences level of knowledge?
4. Problem Solving - Have you used analytical techniques to identify alternatives to solve complex or sensitive project and technological problems, anticipated problems and identified and evaluated potential sources of information and generated alternatives to solve problems where precedents do not exist?
To qualify at the GS-14 grade level:
Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Mastery of information security and assurance knowledge and experience to include but not limited to: Federal policies, procedures directives, standards, and guidelines, i.e., those issued by OMB, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) to include Federal Information Processing Standards (FIPS); Federal Certification and accreditation (CAA) requirements; and Security requirements within an enterprise architecture. Knowledge of and skill in applying conventional and advanced IT principles, concepts, methods, standards, and practices sufficient to accomplish assignments such as developing and interpreting polices, procedures, and strategies for planning and delivery of IT services; providing technical advice on IT issues; and making decisions or recommendations.

Additional information

Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.

EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education (if applicable), and training relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics listed below.

Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.

You will be evaluated on the following:

  • Customer Service
  • Information Assurance
  • Information Systems Security
  • Information Systems Security Certification
  • Leadership
  • Technical Competence
  • Technology Awareness

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