GS-14: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 in federal service providing information security and risk management leadership to a large and complex organization; implementing and managing a large organization's risk management program and serving as the principal risk manager within the organization; and performing essential information system security management tasks associated with executing a comprehensive and large scale cybersecurity program.

Examples of specialized experience may include:
- Implementing and maintaining cybersecurity programs within large complex organizations supporting a global enterprise IT footprint.
- Developing a risk management culture within large organizations, interacting with senior executives and providing leadership regarding cybersecurity training, awareness and advocacy.
- Validating security and compliance for information technology initiatives based on existing laws, standards, and guidance including the Federal Information Security Management Modernization Act (FISMA) of 2014, National Institutes and Standards of Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework and associated guidelines (e.g., Security Publications 800-37, 800-52, and 800-53); Federal Risk & Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP), or equivalent IT Security guidance.
- Assessing impact of information system change requests, overseeing configuration management deviations from required Security Technical Implementation Guidance (STIG) or equivalent, managing associated corrective actions equivalent to Plans of Actions & Milestones (POA&Ms).
- Measuring effectiveness of on premise and commercial cloud defense-in-depth security architecture against known vulnerabilities and threat actors, continuously assessing cybersecurity posture against key risk management indicators and taking corrective action as required.
- Conducting independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system hosted on premise or in the commercial cloud to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37, NIST 800-53A or equivalent).

In addition applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.
Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)- The ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your agency has notified you in writing that you are a displaced employee eligible for ICTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your ICTAP eligibility; 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement; and 3) you are found eligible and qualified for this vacancy. To be eligible and qualified, you must satisfy all eligibility and qualification requirements for the vacant position as outlined in this announcement. You must provide proof of eligibility to receive selection priority. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation personnel action form. Additional information about ICTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)-The CTAP provides eligible surplus and displaced competitive service employees in the Department of Justice with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. If your Department of Justice component has notified you in writing that you are a surplus or displaced employee eligible for CTAP consideration, you may receive selection priority if: 1) this vacancy is within your CTAP eligibility, 2) you apply under the instructions in this announcement, and 3) you are found eligible and qualified for this vacancy. To be eligible and qualified, you must satisfy all eligibility and qualification requirements for the vacant position as outlined in this announcement. You must provide a copy of your written notification of CTAP eligibility with your application. Additional information about CTAP eligibility is at: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.