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THIS IS A PUBLIC NOTICE: Please review further information below regarding how this posting will be used.
To fill this job we have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
This position is located in the Federal Acquisition Service, General Services Administration, Information Technology Category
Learn more about this agency04/20/2021 to 09/30/2021
$65,307 - $134,798 per year
GS 11 - 13
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - Occasional Travel
No
Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
TBD - The promotion potential of each position will vary based on the position description (PD).
No
No
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EXPIRATION OF YOUR APPLICATION. Please be advised that although this posting is active until September 30, 2021, all applications will have a 120 day expiration. If you are still interested in being considered after your 120 days are up, you must extend your application PRIOR to that date. To extend, please return to the Applicant Dashboard on your USAJOBS account, select the vacancy, and update your application.
We are currently filling one vacancy, but additional vacancies may be filled as needed.
This Notice is issued under direct-hire authority to recruit new talent to occupations for which there is a severe shortage of candidates. We have been granted “Direct Hire Authority” or DHA. This means that when we have a vacant job, we can hire any qualified candidate, either from this notice or from any source.
A few key facts about this DHA notice:
For information on DHA, please visit https://www.opm.gov/directhire/index.asp.
Duties may include: (This is NOT an all-inclusive list)
Assists in the development and maintenance of supply chain, system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements. Assists with drafting and publication of supply chain security and risk management documents. Develops and documents supply chain risks for critical system elements, as appropriate.
Ensures that all acquisitions, procurements, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organizational goals. Ensures that supply chain, system, network, performance, and cybersecurity requirements are included in contract language and delivered.
Provides direct support for acquisitions that use information technology (IT) (including National Security Systems), applying IT-related laws and policies, and provides IT-related guidance throughout the total acquisition life cycle. Establishes/maintains communication channels with stakeholders. Reviews existing and proposed policies with stakeholders.
Develops/maintains long-range plans for IT security systems for clients that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate, and minimize risks associated with IT system vulnerabilities. Participates in systems security evaluations, audits, and reviews. Uses specific common performance measures for service levels and costs.
If selected, you must meet the following conditions:
For each job on your resume, provide:
If you have volunteered your service through a National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, Americorps), we encourage you to apply and include this experience on your resume.
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Starting Pay for all locations will be dependent upon the associated GS-Locality Pay Table for that area.
In addition to the Specialized Experience described below, you also must have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies as described below:
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE:
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 level or higher in the Federal service.
GS-11
Specialized experience is experience in working with computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, risk management processes; conducting cyber security systems evaluations and reviews of policy enforcement practices to ensure secure information systems reliability and accessibility; or evaluating Automated Information System (AIS) security program(s) to protect AIS from unauthorized access.
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EDUCATION SUBSTITUTIONS: Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree OR three (3) full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. Degree must be in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or higher in the Federal service.
GS-12
Specialized experience is experience in managing computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, risk management processes; developing procedures and conducting systems cyber security evaluations, audits and reviews of policy enforcement practices to ensure secure information systems reliability and accessibility; or developing Automated Information Systems (AIS) security contingency plans and disaster recovery procedures as part of an organization.
To qualify, you must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or higher in the Federal service.
GS-13
Specialized experience is experience working with computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies; identifying IT system control vulnerabilities, risks and protection needs; resolving issues and problems involving IT systems security; implementing information system security policies, standards and guidelines; and, providing technical advice to management officials on security requirements.
Note: If you are using foreign education to meet qualification requirements, you must send a Certificate of Foreign Equivalency with your transcript in order to receive credit for that education. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to the direct hire recruitment procedures. Certain selections made under this notice will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees might be given new appointments to the civil service. You may not be considered for the position, if any part of the application is incomplete or missing the required supporting documentation. Falsifying your background, education and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or dismissing you if hired.
If you are an Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan eligible or a GSA Career Transition Assistance eligible, you must be considered well qualified to receive priority (ICTAP/CTAP). Well qualified is defined as possession of the majority of competencies required for the position and will be determined, based upon a review of your resume against the competencies required for the position being filled.
ALL required documents must be submitted before the closing date. Review the following list to determine what you need to submit.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
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.
This Direct Hire Public Notice
You must submit a complete online application, including any required documents, before your eligibility can be confirmed. Errors or omissions may result in your not being considered for this vacancy. You can modify/complete your application any time before the vacancy date/time deadline. Simply return to USAJOBS, select the vacancy, and update your application. For more detailed instructions on how to apply, read the Apply for a GSA Job on the GSA website.
Standing Register As mentioned in the Other Information section, this announcement will be used to fill positions on an ongoing basis as job openings occur. Your application will only be reviewed after a cut-off date or after the vacancy closing date if you have completed the application process described above.
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STANDING REGISTER The following process is used if your application is complete and active as of the cut-off date deadline.
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