This position is located in the Office of (OCIO). The OCIO Information Assurance (IA) Branch is responsible for the Agency Risk Management Framework (RMF) Program. The RMF provides a disciplined and structured process that integrates information security and risk management activities into the system development life cycle. OCIO IA manages the privacy compliance program and privacy program staff, supporting privacy compliance, governance/policy, and incident response needs of the Agency.
Summary
This position is located in the Office of (OCIO). The OCIO Information Assurance (IA) Branch is responsible for the Agency Risk Management Framework (RMF) Program. The RMF provides a disciplined and structured process that integrates information security and risk management activities into the system development life cycle. OCIO IA manages the privacy compliance program and privacy program staff, supporting privacy compliance, governance/policy, and incident response needs of the Agency.
Applications will be accepted from any U.S. citizen. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position. The 'Rule of Three', Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy.
As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC) (Privacy Analyst) GS-2210-13, your typical work assignments may include:
Serving as the ISSO and/or Privacy Analyst for assessing the security/privacy risk of the systems, the incumbent is expected to work independently and possesses the ability to accomplish/complete a task while demonstrating a thorough concern for all the areas involved, no matter how small throughout the entire assessment lifecycle.
Working with the general counsel, external affairs, and businesses to ensure both existing and new services comply with privacy and data security obligations and authoring privacy disclosure statements (e.g., PIA, SORN, etc.,) based on applicable laws.
Justifying, persuaded, negotiated, or resolved matters involving significant controversial policy or program issues. This included communicating effectively and harmoniously with a full range of internal and external individuals or groups. Demonstrating skill in persuading and negotiating with others to obtain the desired result. Includes experience in presenting research findings, etc., at large conferences and symposiums as a presenter with respected credentials.
Maintaining current, up-to-date knowledge of emerging technologies, concepts, trends and capabilities in the IT security and privacy industry and utilizing this knowledge to ensure information systems reliability and accessibility and to prevent and defend against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data.
Having experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM); Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program initiatives; Executive Orders, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandums, National Institute of Standards (NIST) Special Publications, Departmental Orders/Standards, Department of Homeland Security Binding Operational Directives (BODs); Privacy Act and assessing Federal information systems against NIST 800-53 and 800-39 requirements.
Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
You must successfully pass a background investigation.
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement. PLEASE SEE "ADDITIONAL INFORMATION" FOR FURTHER GUIDANCE.
Relocation expenses are not authorized.
Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.
This position is part of the bargaining unit.
A one-year probationary period may be required.
This is not a virtual position.
If selected, current federal employees will be placed on a new appointment.
Submit complete application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
Qualifications
All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.
IDEAL CANDIDATE STATEMENT: The ideal candidate will serve as an authoritative expert on the Agency's security and privacy matters. Experience with FISMA, FedRAMP, Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM); Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program initiatives; Executive Orders, Office of Management and Budget (OMB) Memorandums, National Institute of Standards (NIST) Special Publications, Departmental Orders/Standards, Department of Homeland Security Binding Operational Directives (BODs); Privacy Act and assessing Federal information systems against NIST 800-53 and 800-39 requirements. This candidate shall be able to conduct privacy threshold analysis (PTA), privacy impact assessments (PIAs), and ongoing compliance monitoring activities in coordination with the organization's, other compliance and operational ISSO assessment functions.
To qualify for the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) GS-2210-13, you must meet the following requirements:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS/SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS
To qualify for this position, applications must have one year of specialized experience, equivalent to the GS-12 grade level, which has provided them with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-13:
Experience leading Governance, Risk, and Compliance (GRC) programs in supporting Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Controlled Unclassified Information (CUI) program initiatives;
Experience with the National Institute of Standards (NIST) Special Publications utilizing the DHS Binding Operational Directives (BODs) and Privacy Act 1974;
Experience with Cybersecurity compliance requirements as applicable;
Experience coordinating internal and external cybersecurity audit assessments alongside assessing Federal information systems against NIST 800-53 and 800-39 requirements.
This experience must be fully supported and articulated in your resume to receive consideration.
Substitution of education in lieu of specialized experience may not be used for this grade level.
NOTE: Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.
Education
Not applicable
Additional information
COVID-19 MANDATE:
As required by Executive Order 14043, Federal employees were required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to such exceptions as required by law.
To ensure compliance with an applicable preliminary nationwide injunction, which may be supplemented, modified, or vacated, depending on the course of ongoing litigation, the Federal Government will take no action to implement or enforce the COVID-19 vaccination requirement pursuant to Executive Order 14043 on Requiring Coronavirus Disease 2019 Vaccination for Federal Employees. Therefore, to the extent a Federal job announcement includes the requirement that applicants must be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 pursuant to E.O. 14043, that requirement does not currently apply.
Federal agencies may request information regarding the vaccination status of selected applicants for the purposes of implementing other workplace safety protocols, such as protocols related to masking, physical distancing, testing, travel, and quarantine."
SUPPLEMENTARY VACANCIES:
Supplementary vacancies may be filled in addition to the number stated in this announcement.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY/REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION:
The National Labor Relations Board is an equal opportunity employer. All qualified applicants will receive consideration for appointment without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex (including pregnancy, gender identity, and sex orientation), age, disability, genetic information, political affiliations, or any other non-merit factor. Applicants with disabilities who need reasonable accommodations for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Agency's Selective Placement Coordinator by email here. NLRB offers a wide array of reasonable accommodations and programs for individuals with disabilities. (Note: for additional information for job seekers with disabilities, please click on the following website here.)
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION POLICY:
Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities as appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application process should follow instructions in the job announcement.
PLACEMENT POLICY:
The posting of this announcement does not obligate management to fill a vacancy or vacancies by promotion. The position may be filled by reassignment, change to lower grade, transfer, appointment, or reinstatement. Management may use any one or any combination of these methods to fill the position.
WORK SCHEDULE:
NLRB supports the use of flexible work schedules as a way to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. This position may be authorized for telework.
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.
Once the application process is complete, a review of your 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 your scores do not reflect that you meet the knowledge, skills, and abilities required for this position, you will lose consideration for this position.
You will be further evaluated on the following Competencies required for the position:
Attention to Detail
Customer Service
Oral Communication
Problem Solving
Technology Awareness
If you are best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview.
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.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume. Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain work schedule, hours worked per week, the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) and duties performed. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Other supporting documents:
Most Recent Performance Appraisal.(Current or Former Federal Employee) (If applicable). If performance appraisal is not dated within the last year or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation of why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).(Current or Former Federal Employee) (If applicable). Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted). An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (NOTE: Performance Award, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.) If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year) to support meeting time in grade requirements.
For Disabled Veterans:DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability)
For Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.
**Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement 04/10/2023 to be considered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Resume;
Occupational Questionnaire; and
Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account.
To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared.
To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
OFC OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0029
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:
Resume. Your resume must describe your job-related experiences and will be used to verify your qualifications. Therefore, it is important that the information be relevant, detailed where appropriate, and addresses the competencies for this position. Your resume must contain work schedule, hours worked per week, the dates of employment (i.e., month/year to month/year or month/year to present) and duties performed. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you will not receive consideration for this position.
Other supporting documents:
Most Recent Performance Appraisal.(Current or Former Federal Employee) (If applicable). If performance appraisal is not dated within the last year or if you are unable to provide a performance appraisal, an explanation of why must be provided. Please include a document in your application package explaining why the performance appraisal is not available.
Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50).(Current or Former Federal Employee) (If applicable). Most recent SF-50 showing your current grade and tenure; (you may be removed from consideration if not submitted). An SF-50 showing highest (permanent) grade ever held, if different from your current grade. (NOTE: Performance Award, Realignment/Reassignment, Name Change and Detail SF-50s will not be accepted as proof of grade and tenure.) If you are applying for a higher grade, please provide an SF-50 or SF-50s which shows the length of time in the current/highest grade (examples of appropriate SF-50s include promotions, With-in Grade/Range Increases, and SF-50s with dates that show proof of you holding the grade for at least a year) to support meeting time in grade requirements.
For Disabled Veterans:DD-214, SF-15 and VA letter dated 1991 or later (indicating % disability)
For Certain Military Spouses: Copy of service member's PCS order authorizing the spouse to accompany the service member AND Proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member was released or discharged from active duty due to a service-connected disability AND documentation of the service member's 100% disability AND proof of marriage to the service member; OR Proof the service member's death while on active duty AND proof of marriage to the service member.
**Failure to submit any of the required documents by the closing date of the vacancy will result in your removal from consideration for this position. Please review your application prior to final submission and ensure you have submitted all appropriate documents. Uploading documents to USAJOBS does NOT ensure inclusion with your application to our system. You must verify that the documents are in the system with your application prior to final submission.
All materials must be received by the closing date of this announcement 04/10/2023 to be considered.
To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package, which includes:
Resume;
Occupational Questionnaire; and
Any other documents needed to verify your qualifications or eligibility (see the required documents section).
Please follow the instructions listed below for submitting your complete application package. Application procedures are specific to this vacancy announcement. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin the process, click the APPLY ONLINE button at the right side of this screen to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the assessment questionnaire. Please ensure you click the SUBMIT MY ANSWERS button at the end of the process.
If you have never applied through USA Jobs for a position with the Federal Civil Service, you will need to create a USAJOBS account.
To change or update your application, simply reapply through My USAJOBS, before the closing date. New or updated resumes are considered "incomplete" applications until the required virus scan is cleared.
To check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.
OFC OF THE CHIEF INFO OFFICER
1015 Half St SE
Washington, DC 20570-0029
US
Next steps
Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated by the Human Resources Office to determine your eligibility for the position. After the evaluation is complete, you will receive another notification regarding the status of your application.
Fair and transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
