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

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You must meet the requirements of the job by 11:59 (Eastern Standard Time) of the closing date: 10/25/2022

The Office of Audit Services-Cybersecurity and IT Audits Division duties for the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) include but not limited to:

• Oversees a team of specialists responsible for performing a variety of IT audit, cybersecurity assessment and advisory duties, as well as reviewing and communicating technical information during IT audit reviews, evaluations, or special projects involving information systems, information security (INFOSEC) programs, or IT operations.
• Manages staff to ensure INFOSEC requirements for the OIG Cyber Range Lab are satisfied throughout the design, implementation, and maintenance stages of the system.
• Prepares detailed written technical reports and work papers, presents audit findings and recommendations for review and examination by senior management; and makes oral presentations of findings.
• Advises the division director and represents the team as a technical expert on planned or ad-hoc groups, meetings, or speaker panels.
• Identifies security vulnerabilities, as well as cyber threats, such as, outside attackers accessing government systems from the internet or from within the organization.
• Plans and executes formal and informal training sessions to the Division audit staff to assist them in keeping pace with state-of-the-art and technical applications in audits.
• Plans, coordinates, and directs work assignments, schedules and reschedules staff assignments due to changing deadlines and special project requests.
• Plans, directs, and coordinates the review of the design, development, and modification of planned and existing DHHS and contractor computer systems and networks for application in Departmental programs and provides consultation and technical advice in the conduct of information systems (IS) audits.

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.

Qualifications

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.

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

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.

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Specialized Experience:: For the GS-14 applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position Examples of qualifying specialized experience: (1) providing strategic direction in regards to cybersecurity and/or information technology audits or assessments (2) evaluating and recommending the deployment of cybersecurity solutions and applications; and (3) coordinating, planning and implementing cybersecurity projects or other special IT related projects that will be presented to various levels of leadership on a regular basis.

Certification in at least one of the following preferred but not required: CISSP, CISA, CEH or similar.

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.

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 listed below.

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

You will be evaluated on the following:

• Information Systems/Network Security
• Leadership
• Systems Testing and Evaluation
• Technical Competence

To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11681278

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.