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IT Specialist (InfoSec)

Department of Defense
Missile Defense Agency
Office of the Chief Information Officer (CIO)
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Summary

Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail.

For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $127,073 to $191,900 (includes 21.48% locality)
For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $125,242 to $191,508 (includes 19.73% locality)
For the Fort Belvoir, VA Location: $139,395-$191,900 (includes 33.26% locality)

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/11/2024 to 01/17/2024
Salary
$125,242 to - $191,900 per year
Pay scale & grade
NH 4
Locations
1 vacancy in the following locations:
Redstone Arsenal, AL
Schriever AFB, CO
Fort Belvoir, VA
Remote job
No
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
4
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Sensitive Compartmented Information
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
MDA-24-12237912-DH
Control number
770174500

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

Duties

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This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service.

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for leading a team of MDA employees that coordinate, synchronize and implement the MDA cyberspace program and provide agency cyberspace planning in support of all Research & Development (R&D) activities within the acquisition life-cycle to develop, build, and field the Missile Defense System (MDS).

This position is being filled under AcqDemo Direct Hiring Authority (DHA) for non-acquisition positions involving 51% or more of time in direct support of acquisition positions within Business and Technical Management Professional Career path.

As a IT Specialist (InfoSec) at the NH-2210-4 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include:

  • Serves as Chief Information Security Officer for the Missile Defense Agency (MDA). Responsible for leading a team of MDA employees that coordinate, synchronize and implement the MDA cyberspace program and provide agency cyberspace planning in support of all Research & Development (R&D) activities within the acquisition life-cycle to develop, build, and field the Missile Defense System (MDS).
  • Determines long-range cybersecurity objectives and develops strategy for achieving those objectives while staying abreast of emerging mission requirements. Periodically evaluates amends or redefines major cyberspace program objectives.
  • Serves as a recognized expert in developing strategies, policies, processes, procedures and programs related to cyberspace risk assessment operations in MDA's area of responsibility (AOR). Provides advice to MDA Senior Leadership on all aspects of risk assessment activities.
  • Serves as the MDA Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) reporting officer in the office of the MDA CIO. The FISMA Team Lead is responsible for the development, management, maintenance, implementation, and execution of the Agency's formal FISMA program for all MDA systems and networks in accordance with DoD and OMB regulations and directives.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a U.S. Citizen
  • Occasional Travel
  • Work Schedule: Full-time
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
  • Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
  • May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
  • Overtime: Occasionally
  • Tour of Duty: Maxiflex
  • Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
  • Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
  • Financial Disclosure: Required
  • Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
  • Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance
  • This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management. Incumbent must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position.
  • Employee is required to accumulate 80 continuous learning points (CLP’s) in a 2 year period
  • This is a drug testing designated position
  • This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.
  • This is an Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Position Coded Level III in the Management Category (IAM) Must have at the time of permanent appointment or achieve within 6 months of Entry on Duty (EOD) the appropriate baseline certification.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-04 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-03/GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

  • Conduct periodic assessments of the risk and magnitude of harm that could result from the unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction of information or information systems. AND
  • Develop, document, and implement cybersecurity policies and procedures that are based on risk assessments, reduce information security risks ensuring information security is addressed throughout the life cycle of each system. AND
  • Plan, implement, evaluate, and document remedial actions to address any deficiencies in information security policies, procedures, and practices.
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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

  1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
  2. 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.
  3. 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.
  4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.
Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.


Additional information

This position may be eligible for part time, substantial or ad-hoc telework at the discretion of management.

Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.

Other Notes:

DAWIA (Back to Basics) Certification: NON-CAP: Position requires DoD Acquisition Engineering and Technical Management, Practitioner certification within required timeframes. Selectee must also achieve 80 hours of Continuous Learning Points (CLPs) every 2-years. Click here for more details and Resources.

This is an Information Assurance/Cybersecurity Position Coded Level III in the Management Category (IAM) Must have at the time of permanent appointment or achieve within 6 months of Entry on Duty (EOD) the appropriate baseline certification. Must acquire continuing education requirements In Accordance With (IAW) the governing body for their certification. Certification must be maintained as long as the employee remains in the position.

RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf

All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement.

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov))

How you will be evaluated

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

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

  1. Problem Solving
  2. Cybersecurity
  3. Application Software
Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

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