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Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of Health and Human Services
Centers for Disease Control and Prevention
Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)
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Summary

The incumbent serves as a Branch Chief in the Identity and Access Management Branch with responsibility for directing and managing enterprise-wide identity, access, directory and authentication services for the quality and integrity of the Identity and Access Management process.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
03/09/2020 to 03/16/2020
Salary
$133,602 to - $170,800 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
1 vacancy in the following location:
Atlanta, GA
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - May Be Required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
Yes—and may be authorized. You may qualify for reimbursement of relocation expenses in accordance with agency policy.
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-Time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
15
Supervisory status
Yes
Security clearance
Other
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HHS-CDC-M1-20-10741122
Control number
561604800

Duties

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As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) you will:

  • Create, implement and oversee enterprise identity and access management systems (IAM) to meet specific security needs.
  • Develop and maintain CDC's strategies and designs and deploy identification standards for Federal employees, contractors and external partners.
  • Design, implement and deploy IAM services, perform identity attribute management, and manage identity governance for the enterprise.
  • Prepare and implement strategic and operational plans of actions to ensure that systems, procedures, staffing, support services and capacity are available when needed.
  • Design and deploy IAM strategies and solutions across a variety of platforms.
  • Provide a centralized directory service with oversight as well as visibility into all aspects of CDC's user base.
  • Conduct access and security audits to identify vulnerabilities within existing systems.
  • Provide leadership and managerial direction to subordinate staff responsible for providing information security management and the rigorous application of cybersecurity/information assurance policies, principles, and practices in the delivery of planning and management services to all components of the enterprise.
  • Direct, oversee, and coordinate the program segment through subordinate supervisors and/or team leaders.
  • Plan work to be accomplished by subordinate supervisors and/or team leaders and adjust priorities accordingly.
  • Meet with officials of other organizations/units and provide advisory services to management officials.
  • Make major recommendations in the areas of significant internal and external program accomplishment, policy, and overall effectiveness and efficiency of operation.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • US Citizenship is required.
  • Background Investigation may be required.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • Travel, transportation, and moving expenses will be paid: May be authorized
  • Relocation Incentive: May be authorized
  • Bargaining Unit Position: No
  • Drug Screening Required: Yes
  • Research position: No
  • Promotion potential: No
  • Supervisory position: Yes, since this is a supervisory position, candidates must also have demonstrated or shown the potential to develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Applicants should describe any previous experience or responsibilities which could be used in relation to the supervisory requirements of this position.
  • Time in grade (TIG) must be met within 30 days of the closing date of the announcement.
  • CDC Financial Disclosure -OGE form 450 Holding ourselves to a higher standard; the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention inspires public confidence in its trust responsibilities and mission by maintaining high ethical principles. This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest and your prospective position with the agency. This Information will be required annually.
  • All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
  • This position requires a Critical Sensitive background investigation.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

Applicants must have one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level of in the Federal service as defined in the next paragraph.

Specialized experience is experience which is directly related to the position which has equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSAs) to successfully perform the duties of the position to include experience managing enterprise-wide identity, access, directory and authenticating services; creating, implementing and overseeing complete identity management systems in order to meet specific security needs; and conducting access and security audits to identify vulnerabilities within existing systems.

Additional Qualifying experience for the GS-15 grade level requires IT-related experience that demonstrated each of the following four competencies: Attention to detail; customer service; oral communications; and problem solving.

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.

Documenting experience: In accordance with Office of Personnel Management policy, federal employees are assumed to have gained experience by performing duties and responsibilities appropriate for their official series and grade level as described in their position description. Experience that would not normally be part of the employee's position is creditable, however, when documented by satisfactory evidence, such as a signed memorandum from the employee's supervisor or an SF-50 or SF-52 documenting an official detail or other official assignment. The documentation must indicate whether the duties were performed full time or, if part time, the percentage of times the other duties were performed. It is expected that this documentation is included in the employee's official personnel record. In order to receive credit for experience in your resume that is not within the official series and grade level of your official position, you must provide a copy of the appropriate documentation of such experience as indicated above.

Education

There is not an educational requirement.

Additional information

To Remain An Active Duty USPHS Commissioned Corps Officer

  • Join more than 6,500 highly qualified public health professionals as part of the U.S. Public Health Service. Overseen by the Surgeon General, you will be part of an elite and diverse team of professionals essential to public health leadership and exemplary clinical service.
  • PHS Commissioned Corps Officers interested in performing the duties of this position with the Commissioned Corps, you are welcome to apply and receive a courtesy referral. Note that a courtesy referral is not a competitive civil service process and does not provide civil service status for the selected employee. Click Here for the comparison chart of Commissioned Corps ranks to civil service, which advises you on potential billet rankings.
Additional selections may be made within the same geographical location CDC-wide.

Males born after December 31, 1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP): For information on how to apply as an CTAP eligible see http://opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp#ictap. To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position.

To view the questionnaire, click on the following link:
https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10741122

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document(s), view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the application process is complete, a review of the resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job. 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.

Your qualifications will be evaluated and rated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

  • Accountability
  • Collaboration / Partnering
  • Conflict Management
  • Creativity/Innovation
  • Customer Service
  • Decision Making
  • Diversity
  • Financial Management (2)
  • Flexibility
  • Influencing/Negotiating
  • Information Security Policies and Principles
  • Information Security Risk Management Practices
  • Integrity
  • Interpersonal Skills
  • IT Platform Knowledge
  • Leveraging Diversity
  • Oral Communication
  • Organizational Systems Awareness
  • Performance Management
  • Problem Solving
  • Project Management (2)
  • Resilience
  • Results Driven
  • Self-Direction
  • Surveillance Systems
  • Systems Analysis and Security Architecture
  • Team Building
  • Technology Management
  • Written Communication

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