This position is located in the US Department of the Interior (DOI), Office of the Assistant Secretary - Indian Affairs (AS-IA), Office of the Deputy Assistant Secretary-Management (DAS-M). This position is physically located in Albuquerque, NM.
This announcement is open under the Government-wide Direct Hire Appointing (DHA) Authority for science, technology, engineering and mathematics (STEM) positions as announced by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) on October 11, 2018.
Serve as key member of the Division of Information Security with primary responsibilities for providing internal and external assistance on the security and compliance considerations for Information System design, procurement, development, integration, implementation, operation, maintenance, and disposal activities.
Analyze quantitative and qualitative data to assist system owners in the development of the final security plan and other authorization documents.
Coordinate, implement, and enforce IT security policies, procedures, standards and guidance consistent with Federal requirements.
Establish and maintain interpersonal relationships with enterprise-wide stakeholders of systems/networks/IT assets.
Investigate incidents as part of the Cybersecurity Incident Response Team (CIRT).
Provide guidance to system administrators in solving technical and administrative questions generated from the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process and documentation.
Perform pre-assessment, assessment, and post-assessment support activities to ensure an adequate level of security is reached at the control level.
Plan work to be accomplished and establish priorities and deadlines for employees based on workload and abilities. Provide advice and counsel to employees.
Exercise significant responsibilities engaging with leadership across the Division, Office, Bureau, and Department.
Travel Required
25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position no more than 1-5 nights per month.
You will be required to have federal payments made by Direct Deposit.
You may be required to successfully complete a probationary/trial period.
A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication.
If you are a male applicant born after 12/31/1959 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.
Incumbent is required to operate a government motor vehicle, must possess a valid driver's license, and have a safe driving record within the 4 year period immediately preceding submittal of GSA Form 3607.
Qualifications
Basic Requirement: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies: 1) Attention to Detail -thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail; 2) Customer Service - worked with IT internal and external customers assessing their needs, and resolving their problems; 3) Oral Communication - making clear and convincing oral presentations; listening to others, and responding appropriately; 4) Problem Solving - analyzing IT complex problems; determining accuracy and relevance of information; utilizing sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
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Specialized Experience: Have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-13 or equivalent, which includes at the minimum: preparing and delivering cybersecurity-related briefings to senior management, peers, and staff; assessing and remediating security and privacy controls in accordance with applicable National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications; implementing the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process or parts of the RMF; identifying system vulnerabilities; and recommending security control implementation strategies to customers.
CTAP/ICTAP must exceed minimum qualifications.
A Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) or similar certification is highly desirable.
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.
Education
Additional information
All new hires earn the beginning salary of their pay grade (Step 1). See 2021 Salary Tables here, select the duty station from the Albuquerque, New Mexico and find that pay chart. If no specific chart is listed for this geographic location, see the "rest of U.S." chart.
The full performance level of this position is GS-14. Identification of promotion potential in this announcement does not constitute a commitment or an obligation on the part of management to promote the employee selected at some future date. A career ladder promotion is at the discretion of management, and in no way guaranteed.
This is a supervisory position. Under provision of the Civil Service Reform Act, first-time supervisors are required to serve a one year supervisory probationary period before their appointment becomes final. Those who do not satisfactorily complete this probationary period will be returned to positions of no lower grade and pay than those they occupied before assuming their supervisory assignment.
Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp .
TELEWORK: Indian Affairs has determined that the duties of the position are suitable for situational or emergency telework.
Former Federal Employees are required to indicate whether they received a Voluntary Separation Incentive Payment (VSIP) buyout in their previous employment with the Federal government, and are required to submit a copy of the applicable Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) regarding the VSIP. The majority of individuals, who accept reemployment with the Federal government within 5 years of receiving the VSIP amount, must repay the gross amount of the separation pay prior to reemployment.
If you are unable to apply online, require reasonable accommodation in the application process if you are an applicant with a disability, or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications of qualified individuals will be forwarded to the selecting official in the order in which the applications were received. Your resume will be evaluated after the closing date to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements as described above. CTAP/ICTAP must meet the following competency:
Information Systems/Network Security
We will compare your resume and supporting documentation to your responses on the assessment questionnaire. If your responses to the assessment questions cannot be supported by your resume, your score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect your experience.
You may preview the assessment questions here in the https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11068623. Additional selections may be made from this announcement if identical vacancies occur within 90 days from the closing date.
The following documents are required for this position:
Resume which details work experience including dates worked (mm/yy-mm/yy), position title, Grade (if federal service), and hours worked per week.
On-line Assessment Questionnaire
Veteran's documentation -
For 5-point veterans' preference, please provide your DD-214, Copy 4 that MUST show an Honorable Discharge (Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty), official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty, or other official documentation (e.g., copy of military orders, campaign documents as or expeditionary award citation, etc.) proving your military service was performed under honorable conditions.
For 10-point veterans' preference, you must submit a Standard Form (SF) 15, Application for 10-Point Veteran Preference and the supporting documentation required by that form.
If you are a disabled veteran you must submit a Veterans Affairs (VA) letter on VA letterhead that states your overall combined rating and a DD214 (copy 4) reflecting an honorable discharge.
ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59PM Eastern Time ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. If your application package is incomplete in any way, you will not be considered for this position, and requests for extensions will not be granted. Please double check your application package before you submit it. ADDITIONAL INFORMATION WILL NOT BE SOLICITED FROM OR ACCEPTED BY THIS OFFICE.
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.
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Indian Affairs provides services to 574 federally recognized tribes with a population of about 1.9 million American Indian and Alaska Natives. Indian Affairs offers an extensive range of programs such as social services, law enforcement and detention services, administration of tribal courts, natural resources management, economic development, implementation of land and water claim settlements, housing improvement, disaster relief, and the replacement and maintenance of schools, roads, and bridges.
The Bureau of Indian Affairs is committed to ensuring a safe and engaging workplace, which exhibits the values of respect, teamwork, fairness, and honesty.
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