Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Videos

Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow. Within CISA, the Infrastructure Security Division (ISD) focuses on protecting critical infrastructure from all hazards by managing risk and enhancing resilience through collaboration with the critical infrastructure community, which includes private sector owners, operators, and employees; state, local, tribal, and territorial (SLTT) officials; and other federal agencies.

Visit www.cisa.gov to learn more about CISA and how you can be part of the team to Defend Today; Secure Tomorrow.

The primary purpose of the position is to serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (APPSW) with the Infrastrcuture Security Division's (ISD) Office of Chemical Security and their Program Management Branch. The professional selected for this role will serve as a technical expert for Information Technology (IT) Test & Evaluation (T&E) support services. Typical work assignments may include:

• Assisting/supporting the development of T&E processes, metrics, or procedures (Measures of Effectiveness (MOE), Measures of Performance (MOP), Critical Operational Issues (COI);
• Supporting development of the Test and Evaluation Master Plan (TEMP);
• Supporting, analyzing or developing test plans, strategies or resource requirements;
• Supporting development of T&E materials/instrumentation and data for technical reviews and supporting data collection, analysis and reporting;
• Participating in organization and execution of operational test readiness reviews (OTRR);
• Managing tracking/auditing of the T&E aspects of programs and identifies T&E issues;
• Writing and executing test cases required to test every sprint and every release. Enter errors identified during testing into the Mingle Agile Project Management tool used by ISCD to document testing activities and manage management- approved requirements;
• Conducting T&E activities to ensure that all ISCD CFATS systems meet OHS security standards, fulfill the specified requirements, design, and performance capabilities, and operate in accordance with all Federal security requirements (e.g., Defense Information Technology Security Certification & Accreditation Process (DITSCAP), National Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation (NIACAP), National Industrial Security Program Operating Manual (NISPOM), Department of Justice (DOJ) Directives, National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST), etc.).
• Certifications: Must obtain DHS Test & Evaluation Level I Certification within 18 months.

Conditions of employment

• Certifications: Must obtain DHS Test & Evaluation Level I Certification within 18 months.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Selective Service - males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see http://www.sss.gov/
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a SECRETsecurity clearance.
• One-year probationary period may be required.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position.
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expenses WILL NOT be paid.
• Other incentives may be authorized.
• This position has been designated EXCLUDED from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 USC Section 7112(B)(6).
• All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).
• Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.
• More than one selection may be made from this announcement.
• Appointments are subject to the availability of funds.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements for the grade being applied to as noted below. You may be considered for GS-2210 Series if you possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies:

• 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.

AND

Specialized Experience for GS-12: You may qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level performing the following duties:

1. Applying systems testing tools, methods, and techniques, including automated systems analysis,testing and evaluation methods;
2. Experience testing and evaluating major system and network operating systems i.e. Microsoft Windows, DNS, Microsoft Exchange/Outlook and Microsoft Office;
3. Reporting and tracking identified errors and defects through to resolution, updating test cases as required.

Specialized Experience for GS-13: You may qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you possess one year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level performing the following duties:

1. Experience developing systems testing tools, methods, and techniques, including automated systems analysis and testing methods, and tools to test and optimize the functionality of systems, networks, and data;
2. Designing, developing, testing, implementing management and support of systems and networks;
3. Implementing Agile Systems Engineering Life Cycle Test and Evaluation disciplines to evaluate the relation and technical ramifications of the hardware (equipment), software (COTS, Executive, and applications), data, and procedures (management processes) to one another in order to evaluate and test systems.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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.

Qualifications Must Be Met The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply.

We will review your resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the minimum qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, we will use a job questionnaire to further evaluate your experience, education, and training. The competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this job are:

• Accountability
• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Decision Making
• Flexibility
• Influencing/Negotiating
• Integrity/Honesty
• Interpersonal Skills
• Learning
• Modeling and Simulation
• Oral Communication
• Reading Comprehension
• Reasoning
• Self-Management
• Software Development
• Software Engineering
• Software Testing and Evaluation
• Stress Tolerance
• Systems Testing and Evaluation
• Teamwork
• Technology Awareness
• Written Communication

If you are determined qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. To preview the application for this position, click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11973423.

In order to be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and application questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. The assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP) Eligibles: If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not I/CTAP eligible. View information about I/CTAP eligibility on OPM's Career Transition Resources website. To be considered well qualified under I/CTAP, you must be rated at a minimum score of 85 for this position. In addition, you must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Interview Requirement: Interviews may be required for this position. Failure to complete the interview may result in removal from further consideration. The interview process may consist of a in-person or phone panel interview.

Shared Certificate: When Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with other DHS Component agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You will have an opportunity to opt-in if you would like your name, application materials, and assessment results shared to be considered for employment with other DHS Component agencies. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements.