Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

• Responsible for establishing and maintaining the information security program to ensure that information assets and associated technology, applications, systems, infrastructure, and processes are protected.
• Provides leadership in information security policy and guidance, expert advice and collaboration with external agencies and components on matters relating to protecting the DoD OIGs information assets.
• Develops an information security vision and strategy, including cloud security strategy that is aligned to organizational priorities and enables and facilitates the organization's business objectives, and ensures senior stakeholder buy-in.
• Provides subject matter expertise related to cyber security to support cloud modernization efforts and adoption of optimized SecOps practices in an IT environment.
• Develops and coordinates approval and implementation of security policies. Formulates IT security initiatives in response to emerging cyber threats. Plans and coordinates agency adherence to security operations and monitoring of DoD OIG networks.
• Manages incident handling on the Departments networks; oversees the investigation of cyber incidents and the forensics identification of patterns used to develop signatures to defend against attacks.
• Creates internal relationships and networks among the information security team and line-of-business executives, information governance, proactive and reactive risk management, physical security, legal and HR teams to ensure alignment.
• Exercises supervision and control for staff of multi-disciplined administrative and technical personnel in IT disciplines. Identifies requirements and plans for, organizes, and distributes personnel resources.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S Citizen or National
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov).
• Suitable for federal employment
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain IAM Level III certification within 6 months of hire if not already obtained.
• This national security position, which may require access to classified information, requires a favorable suitability review and security clearance as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Position has been designated as TS/SCI Special Sensitive. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance
• Incumbent is required to submit to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and is subject to random drug testing for the duration of service with DoD OIG.
• The incumbent must adhere to the DoD Standards of Conduct.

Qualifications

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

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 GS-7 (or equivalent) and Above: Positions at GS-7 (or equivalent) and above require one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped the applicant with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. The employing agency is responsible for defining the specialized experience based on the requirements of the position being filled.

Specialized Experience for this position consists of having one year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-14 grade level or pay band in the Federal service. Specialized Experience is defined as demonstrated experience performing the following duties::
- Managing and technically supervising cyber security operations.
- Developing long range measureable plans for IT security systems that anticipate, identify, evaluate, mitigate and minimize risks associated with IT systems vulnerabilities.
- Identifying and prioritizing significant current and potential cyber security problems, trends, and weaknesses.
- Providing administrative supervision including personnel management (recruitment, hiring, awards, and performance management), support contracts, and leadership development.
- Providing technical supervision in identifying modernization opportunities (Such as SASE, ZT etc.) to address cyber security challenges.
- Developing and measuring security compliance in accordance DoD IT security policies and standards.
- Developing cloud and cyber security strategy and strategic priorities at organization level.
- Resolving integration issues related to the implementation of new systems within the existing infrastructure.

Additional Requirements: Information Assurance certification: Must be able to acquire and maintain an Information Assurance Manager Level III certification in accordance with DoD Manual 8140.03. The specific information on certifications can be found in the manual: www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/dodm/814003p.PDF?ver=Yi_dR4VeVd7-yxrty2REFQ%3d%3d

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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience.

Only experience and/or education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

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 your resume and supporting documentation will be made and compared against your responses to the assessment questionnaire to determine if you are qualified for this job.

The numeric rating you receive is based on your responses to the questionnaire. The score is a measure of the degree to which your background matches the competencies required for this position. If, after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.

All qualified candidates will be evaluated on the following competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Communication
• Customer Service
• Cybersecurity and Cyber Operations
• Information Technology Policy and Planning
• Information Technology Program Management
• Leadership
• Problem Solving

You can preview the Assessment Questionnaire here:https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12011195