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IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Department of Health and Human Services
Office of Inspector General
Office of Management and Policy
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Summary

This position is being filled using Direct Hire Authority and is open to all U.S. Citizens. All applicants who meet basic requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply.

Overview

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Open & closing dates
01/11/2022 to 01/17/2022
Salary
$148,484 to - $176,300 per year
Pay scale & grade
GS 15
Location
Washington, DC
1 vacancy
Telework eligible
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required
Not required
Relocation expenses reimbursed
No
Appointment type
Permanent
Work schedule
Full-time
Service
Competitive
Promotion potential
None
Job family (Series)
Supervisory status
No
Security clearance
Top Secret
Drug test
Yes
Position sensitivity and risk
Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk
Trust determination process
Announcement number
HHS-OIG-DHA-22-11348582
Control number
630328000

This job is open to

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The public

U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens, No Prior Federal Experience is Required

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Duties

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This position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) of the Office of Management and Policy (OMP). The incumbent will be responsible for assisting the CISO in carrying out the Chief Information Officer's responsibilities to advance and manage the Agency-wide IT security, risk and privacy programs. The incumbent helps the CISO in facilitating an information security governance program, enterprise risk management program, developing and implementing plans to ensure high-quality information security management in support of OIG priority objectives, promote information security awareness for all OIG employees, and ensuring security requirements are embedded in acquisition, technology management, overseeing the assessment and authority to operate process, and data management functions.

The incumbent will also be a lead Program Manager and Technical Lead for key cybersecurity priorities and improvement initiatives. They will provide direction and oversight of such key initiatives. They will also provide and consult the CISO on broad policy analysis, consultation, advice and program management in the areas of information security, risk and privacy. The incumbent assists in the development and promotion of the use of sound information security and privacy methods and techniques and best industry practices, provides technical guidance and consultation to CISO and OIG management. The incumbent will also be responsible for adapting information security policies and practices to modern IT management approaches such as the use of cloud computing, open-source software, and "DevSecOps".


Oversees the OIG Security Program: (i) the responsibility and authority to plan, coordinate, and control information system security and privacy for the entire organization; (ii) includes security measures for all computers, electronic storage devices, and communications systems. Plans and establishes long-range program goals, objectives, milestones, and measurement criteria for information technology systems. This activity involves the input and assistance of other analysts and appropriate subject-matter experts in multiple organizations and at various levels within the agency. Provides strategic oversight in support of the OIG's Security Operations Center and cyber incident response efforts. This includes leading incident response, vulnerability and penetration testing efforts. Understands and leverages threat information to mature security programs and assist in making formal risk management recommendations to the CISO and CIO.

Prepares and evaluates the OIG wide IT systems Continuity of Operations Program (COOP). Experience in creating written Service Level Agreements (including with cloud service providers); Memorandum of Understanding and Statement of Work between customers, stakeholders, and contractors in the area of IT security services. The incumbent prepares for the OIG senior managers and system owners' annual security assessments with various Federal Security audits. This individual implements the OIG Security Awareness program, including security training and awareness oversight as mandated by OMB Circular A-130 and the Computer Security Act.

Provides broad policy analysis, consultation, advice and program management to the Agency in the areas of information security and privacy. Develops and promotes the use of sound information security and privacy methods and techniques and best industry practices, provides technical guidance and consultation to OIG managers, and coordinates government-wide information security issues with other Federal, state, tribal and local agencies.

Manages the Agency's compliance with the IT security provisions of FISMA, the Computer Security Act, the Clinger-Cohen Act, OMB Circular A-130 and other relevant Federal legislation, directives, standards and guidelines. The incumbent is also a key participant and stakeholder in proper execution and implementation in meeting the Department of Homeland Security's Continuous Diagnostic and Mitigation Program requirements along with HHS OIG's internal requirements that the program can help accomplish it goals to strengthen the cybersecurity posture.

Develops briefings and recommendations for the CIO and other senior management officials on significant issues. Drafts policies and procedures relating to the OCIO's strategic objectives. Ensures project leads identify and analyze technology requirements for applications projects and ensure appropriate marcf5nagement procedures are in place for the successful life cycle of technologies used by the OIG. Performs information sharing with other government agencies who classify or share information related to information technology that impact HHS programs and operations under the TS/SCI caveats.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • U.S Citizenship is required.
  • Registration with the Selective Service (if applicable).
  • Suitability for Federal employment determined by background investigation.
  • One-year probationary period may be required.
  • THIS POSITION IS SUBJECT TO EXECUTIVE ORDER 14043 MANDATING COVID-19 VACCINATION FOR FEDERAL EMPLOYEES
  • Required to secure and maintain a Top Secret/SCU security clearance.
  • Must submit to and successfully pass a urinalysis drug screening prior to appointment. Subject to random drug testing for duration of appointment.

Qualifications

You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 01/17/2022

Vaccination Mandate:

  • In accordance with Executive Order 14043, Federal employees are required to be fully vaccinated against COVID-19 regardless of the employee's duty location or work arrangement (e.g., telework, remote work, etc.), subject to exceptions that may be required by law. If selected, you will be required to submit proof of vaccination by November 22, 2021 or before your entrance on duty if you are selected after the compliance date. Your HR Consultant will provide a list of documents acceptable as proof of vaccination and instructions for how to submit a request for a legally required exception, if needed, to comply with vaccination requirement.
Expanded/Maximum telework Posture:
  • Due to COVID-19, the agency is currently in a maximum telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to telework upon your appointment. As employees are permitted to return to the office, you may be required to report to the duty station listed on this announcement, even if your home/temporary telework site is located outside the local commuting area. Your position may be eligible for workplace flexibilities which may include remote work or telework options, and/or flexible work scheduling. These flexibilities may be requested in accordance with the HHS Workplace Flexibilities policy.
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Education used as part of an application package will only be considered if complete transcripts are submitted and must be from an accredited institution as recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. To see if your institution is accredited, please follow this link: http://ope.ed.gov/accreditation/Search.aspx

Applicants must have 1 year of specialized work experience equivalent in difficulty and responsibility to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service that demonstrates experience serving as an information security IT technical expert:
  • Supporting complex cyber security environments such as incident response, penetration testing and vulnerability assessments within a multi-cloud environment;
  • Planning, coordinating, and controlling information system security and privacy for an organization;
  • Planning and establishing long-range security program goals, objectives, milestones and measurement criteria for information technology systems;
  • Developing, drafting, and implementing IT security policies, procedures, and best practices for threat and risk assessment and management for an organization; and
  • Developing briefings and recommendations for senior management officials on signification security program issues.
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. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week.

Additional information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses is not authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus will not offered. Repayment of student loans will not be offered. Private sector work experience may be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual.

Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action.

E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant.

Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.

Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition.

EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences.

How you will be evaluated

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

Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar positions across HHS.

Your application will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your experience, education (if applicable), and training relevant to the duties of this position. If you are found minimally qualified for the job, your application package will be further evaluated to determine your possession of the critical knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics.

Your resume must document specialized experience and support your responses to the vacancy questions.

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11348582

Selections may be made for vacancies across the entire Department of Health and Human Services (HHS). By applying, you agree to allow your application and other personal information to be shared with one or more HHS hiring officials for employment consideration for same/similar positions within the location(s) identified in this announcement.

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