The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for all matters relating to information and the DHS information environment including network operations, information systems, information assurance, defensive cyber security, communications, and radio frequency spectrum. The DHS CIO is responsible for DHS IT policy, direction, risk management, and oversight with responsibilities, duties, and qualifications pursuant to all applicable laws.
Summary
The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for all matters relating to information and the DHS information environment including network operations, information systems, information assurance, defensive cyber security, communications, and radio frequency spectrum. The DHS CIO is responsible for DHS IT policy, direction, risk management, and oversight with responsibilities, duties, and qualifications pursuant to all applicable laws.
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as the principal advisor to the CIO for the DHS enterprise information security program. The CISO is responsible for performing and supervising work associated with risk management, policy, compliance, and oversight in alignment with DHS strategic direction. Through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information security programs, policies, procedures, and tools, the CISO provides the cyber security oversight for enterprise Information Technology (IT) services across DHS.
Leads the statutory mandated Information Security Program under the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014.
Serves as the senior advisor to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) regarding development, publication, and implementation of Departmental information security policies, standards, and guidance, as well as coordination, integration, training, and enforcement of all aspects of the Department's information security program.
Ensures the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of sensitive information stored on and processed by the operational information technology systems that support the various mission elements of the Department.
Develops, executes, and communicates the information security strategic plan; driving the implementation to include coordination across the Department.
Utilizes a full range of strategic management and leadership skills to explain and present complex technical ideas to both technical and non-technical audiences at all levels in a persuasive and convincing manner.
Plans and implements Department-wide security enhancement initiatives; following all applicable laws, directives, policies, and directed actions.
Exercises broad and deep IT knowledge coupled with knowledge of business activities, across the enterprise, to best posture DHS IT Security.
Assesses the impact of legislation and actively promotes compliance.
Identifies and communicates the potential impact of emerging security technologies and manages risks associated with utilization.
Maintains responsibility for IT Security program management, change, and policy and oversight.
Manages the alignment of resources (funding, human capital, performance, and technology) with DHS mission, goals, and DHS and DHS IT Strategy.
Serves as the principle Departmental liaison with organizations outside the DHS for matters relating to information security.
Develops and maintains relationships and partnerships across the Government, industry, and academia to ensure DHS maintains a positive and proactive IT Security posture.
You must be U.S. citizen to be considered for this position.
A pre-employment drug test is required for this position.
You are required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check.
You must complete a Financial Disclosure Statment, OGE 278.
You must be able to obtain and maintain Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
One year probationary period is required, unless excepted by regulation.
No Relocation Authorized.
Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Technical Qualification(s) and Executive Core Qualifications listed below. Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector.
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualification(s) listed below. We recommend that your résumé emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-ONLY, Therefore, evidence of each ECQ and TQ must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your resume.
Your application package should not exceed a total of 5 pages. Any information submitted in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.
**If you are a current or reinstatement eligible Career SES member or a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program (CDP) and your ECQs have been previously certified by OPM's Qualifications Review Board, you are not required to address the ECQs. However, you MUST address all mandatory TQs in your resume. Current and reinstatement eligible SES members, please include with your application a copy of your SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) documenting your career appointment to the SES. SESCDP graduates, please include a copy of your OPM certificate.**
Executive Core Qualifications - Mandatory
You will be evaluated on the following Executive Core Qualifications:
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, and Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, and Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, and Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, and Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, and Influencing/Negotiating
These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.
You will be evaluated on the following Technical Qualifications:
TQ-1: Demonstrated expertise in IT Security theories, practices, and emerging issues to plan, develop, and coordinate enterprise-wide information assurance, information security, and cybersecurity programs.
TQ-2: Demonstrated leadership experience developing and executing security strategic plans and information security management plans across subordinate organizations in alignment with strategic, operational, and budgetary planning processes. This experience includes identifying and integrating emergent technologies and unique technological environments within planning and operations.
TQ-3: Demonstrated expertise in information security architecture across a complex enterprise IT environment. Such experience includes successfully ensuring that information systems and operating environments consistently, and cost-effectively, satisfy mission and unique environmental security requirements.
FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS EACH MANDATORY EXECUTIVE CORE AND TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS IN THE RESUME WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.
Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the HR Office. Failure to disclose this information could result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
Education
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
Consideration for competitive selection for this position is open to all persons within the area of consideration who meet the basic qualifications.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring agency directly. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
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.
Applicants will be evaluated by a Qualifications Review Panel of senior officials. The panel will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The executive panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The Executive Panel will rate and rank your resume against each mandatory technical qualifications and mandatory executive core qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates.
Candidates determined to be best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
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.
Your Resume should not exceed five (5) pages. Exceeding the specified page limits may result in lost consideration. The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-ONLY, Therefore, evidence of each ECQ and TQ must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your resume.
Completed online occupational questionnaire
(If your ECQs have been previously certified by OPM/QRB, you do not have to submit ECQs, however, TQs are required.)
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (must address Executive Core Qualification and (3) Mandatory Technical Qualifications.
2. Completed Online Occupational Questionnaire
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
After making a tentative job offer to the selectee, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. View more information on applying for federal employment.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
Your Resume should not exceed five (5) pages. Exceeding the specified page limits may result in lost consideration. The application process used to recruit for this position is the RESUME-ONLY, Therefore, evidence of each ECQ and TQ must be CLEARLY REFLECTED in your resume.
Completed online occupational questionnaire
(If your ECQs have been previously certified by OPM/QRB, you do not have to submit ECQs, however, TQs are required.)
To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (must address Executive Core Qualification and (3) Mandatory Technical Qualifications.
2. Completed Online Occupational Questionnaire
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
245 Murray Lane SW
Washington, DC 20528
US
Next steps
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
After making a tentative job offer to the selectee, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. View more information on applying for federal employment.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
