Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens. This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.

As an Information System Security Officer (ISSO) providing expert advice and analysis to Chief Information Security Officer and Chief Information Officer (CIO) regarding the OSC's IT systems, software, and hardware, security requirements and system administration of mission critical applications for the agency's IT operations.

You will be responsible for:

• Advising management and stakeholders on a wide range and variety of complex information security issues in accordance with IT policies, industry standards, OMB mandates, Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) guidelines, and cybersecurity improvements.
• Strengthening the information system security program by identifying potential intrusions and vulnerabilities and recommending mitigation strategies and techniques to secure networks and IT assets.
• Guiding and controlling security requirements in the engineering and implementation of new systems and major systems revisions.
• Analyzing proposals for current and future applications and prepares security recommendations to management.
• Providing technical interface with contractors and company technical representatives on the diagnoses and resolution of IT problems.
• Managing projects that have a significant impact on the delivery of customer support services and/or CIO vision.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national.
• You must be able to pass a background investigation.
• You may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required.
• You must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date.
• A background security investigation will be required for all new hires. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet those requirements will be grounds for termination.
• Privacy Act Information: The application that you submit for this position contains information subject to the Privacy Act of 1974 (P.L. 93-579, 5 U.S.C. 552a). Information regarding this Act is available upon request in the Office of Special Counsel.
• Selected candidate will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service.
• To be eligible for consideration, all forms and documents must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Standard Time (EST) on the closing date of this announcement.

Qualifications

Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the IT Competencies AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below.

Four (4) IT Competencies:
Attention to Detail - Identifying customer's Information systems requirements;
Customer Service - Supporting multiple information security management activities;
Oral Communication - Providing advice and instructions to staff on IT security issues; and
Problem Solving - Determining accuracy and relevance of IT information.

AND

Specialized Experience:
GS-13: Applicant must demonstrate one full year of specialized experience comparable in scope and responsibility to the GS-12 level in the Federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors) performing the following duties:

1. Providing security planning, assessment, and risk management to ensure;
2. Working with other IT Specialists to configure and build secure web enabled applications and business solutions; and
3. Utilizing technical expertise to troubleshoot, diagnosing, and resolving complex IT systems security related issues.

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 the best-qualified applications will be conducted. The résumé and supporting documentation will be compared against the applicant's responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if the applicant is qualified for this job. If, after reviewing the applicant's résumé and supporting documentation, a determination is made that the applicant has inflated his/her qualifications and/or experience, the applicant may lose consideration for this position and/or the applicant's score may be adjusted to more accurately reflect his/her skills and abilities. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

For Competitive Applicants/All U.S. Citizens: Eligible candidates will be assigned to a quality category: Best Qualified, Well Qualified or Qualified. Candidates in the highest category will be referred to the hiring agency. The Category Rating process does not add veterans' preference points but protects the rights of veterans by placing them ahead of non-preference eligibles within each category. Preference eligibles who meet the minimum qualification requirements and who have a compensable service connected disability of at least 10 percent must be listed in the highest quality category (except in the case of scientific or professional positions at the GS-09 level or higher.)

You will be evaluated on the following knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs) /competencies:

Accountability, Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Decision Making, Flexibility, Influencing/Negotiating, Information Systems/Network Security, Integrity/Honesty, Interpersonal Skills, Learning, Oral Communication, Project Management, Reading Comprehension, Reasoning, Self-Management, Stress Tolerance, Teamwork, and Technical Competence

Although you should not submit a separate statement addressing the KSAs/competencies, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your cover letter and resume. We recommend your cover letter and resume include examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the functions, activities, or services you managed; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues you addressed, and the results of your actions. Please DO NOT submit a separate statement addressing the competencies.

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 assessmentOverstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on the online assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.