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This position is located in the U.S. Department of Labor, Office of Inspector General (OIG), Office of Assistant Inspector General (AIG) for Management and Policy, Division of Information Technology, Branch of Information Security. This Branch is the focal point for providing information security, computer systems, hardware and software support to the OIG nation wide.
Learn more about this agency01/25/2024 to 02/14/2024
$139,395 - $181,216 per year
GS 14
Many vacancies in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Competitive
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DH-24-OIG-OMAP-15-12273667
772856800
Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
This position is being filled through Direct Hire Authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does NOT apply. Veteran's preference does not apply.
The incumbent of this position functions as Chief, Branch of Information Security and serves as the OIG Information Technology (IT) enterprise-wide Security Officer, performing a wide range of IT security responsibilities including, but not limited to the following: compliance monitoring, OIG program reporting, and methodology review and/or development, and system evaluation activities.
1.Develops and documents OIG IT security programs and procedures which comply with federally mandated security requirements and commonly accepted industry automation security best practices.
2.Manages and conducts certification and accreditation activities for all OIG information systems.
3.Manages the conduct of vulnerability assessments and audits.
4.Develops risk mitigation programs (Risk Management), plan of action milestone and budgets to address the risks identified during assessments and audits.
5.Works closely with internal components to participate in network and system design, makes recommendations, and assures that appropriate project and resource integration efforts are documented and justified.
Applicants must have 52 weeks of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level, GS-13, in the Federal Service. Specialized Experience is the experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSA's) to perform the duties of the position successfully, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. The specialized experience includes the following:
Information Security: This experience should demonstrate the ability to lead, manage, and direct a team of cybersecurity professionals effectively. It should also include experience in strategic planning and decision-making for cybersecurity initiatives.
Risk Management: Proficiency in identifying, assessing, and mitigating cybersecurity risks. Candidates should have experience in conducting risk assessments, vulnerability assessments, and developing risk mitigation strategies to safeguard against cyber threats.
Security Compliance: In-depth knowledge of federal cybersecurity regulations, standards, and guidelines, including NIST (National Institute of Standards and Technology) frameworks and FISMA (Federal Information Security Modernization Act) requirements. Experience in ensuring compliance with these regulations is crucial.
Technical Expertise: A strong technical background in information security, including expertise in areas such as network security, cloud security, endpoint security, and encryption technologies. Familiarity with advanced security tools and technologies is a plus.
Candidates with a demonstrated track record in these specialized areas will be well-equipped to lead and manage the cybersecurity program at a GS-14 supervisory level.
Basic Education Requirement: a degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or a degree that provides a minimum of 24 semester hours in the fields identified above.
Any applicant falsely claiming an academic degree from an accredited school will be subject to actions ranging from disqualification from federal employment to removal from federal service.
If your education was completed at a foreign college or university, you must show comparability to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States and comparability to applicable minimum course work requirements for this position.
Click Evaluation of Foreign Education for more information.
This position is being filled through the Direct Hire Authority. Traditional rating and ranking of applications do NOT apply. The Veteran's preference does not apply.
This position is at the Full-Performance Level (FPL).
You may not be aware, but in the regulations for agency ethics programs, there are requirements for supervisors. Section 2638.103 of Title 5 of the CFR states: Every supervisor in the executive branch has a heightened personal responsibility for advancing government ethics. It is imperative that supervisors serve as models of ethical behavior for subordinates. Supervisors have a responsibility to help ensure that subordinates are aware of their ethical obligations under the Standards of Conduct and that subordinates know how to contact agency ethics officials. Supervisors are also responsible for working with agency ethics officials to help resolve conflicts of interest and enforce government ethics laws and regulations, including those requiring certain employees to file financial disclosure reports. In addition, supervisors are responsible, when requested, for assisting agency ethics officials in evaluating potential conflicts of interest and identifying positions subject to financial disclosure requirements.
Supervisory Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to the confidential financial disclosure requirements of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (P.L. 95-521). Therefore, if selected, you will be required to complete a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE Form 450) to determine if a conflict or an appearance of a conflict exists between your financial interest(s) and your prospective position with DOL. This information will be required annually.
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DOL seeks to attract and retain a high-performing and diverse workforce in which employees differences are respected and valued to better meet the varying needs of the diverse customers we serve. DOL fosters a diverse and inclusive work environment that promotes collaboration, flexibility, and fairness so that all individuals can participate and contribute to their full potential.
Refer to these links for more information: GENERAL INFORMATION, REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION, ADDITIONAL DOCUMENTATION, FORMER FEDERAL EMPLOYEES.
As a condition of employment, all personnel must undergo a background investigation for access to DOL facilities, systems, information and/or classified materials before they can enter on duty: BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION
Telework Positions: This position is physically located in Washington DC . Incumbents are eligible to telework, subject to supervisor approval, but must also report to the physical office a prescribed number of days each pay period.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Evaluation Factors (Competencies) All qualified applicants will be evaluated on the following key competencies:
The following documents must be submitted by 11:59 p.m. (ET) on the vacancy closing date.
You are not required to submit a document if it does not apply to you.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
To apply for this position, you must complete the initial online application, including submission of the required documentation specified in the Required Documents section.
Your application and ALL required supplemental documents MUST be received by 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the vacancy closing date to receive consideration.
Paper applications and supplemental documents submitted in any other manner without prior approval from the vacancy contact will not be considered. Click here for information on Reasonable Accommodations.
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STEP 1 - Create USAJOBS Account on www.usajobs.gov, including Resume and Saved Documents. Your resume must provide sufficient information to substantiate your responses to the self-assessment vacancy questions. If not, HR may amend your responses to more accurately reflect the competency indicated by resume content. For each employment period, include start/end month & year and note full-time or part-time (if part-time, include # of hours worked per week) otherwise, your application may be considered incomplete.
STEP 2 - Complete the 1st part of the application process (USAJOBS) Once you have identified a job on USAJOBS that you wish to apply for, click on the job title and then click the Apply button. For questions about the vacancy, contact the Agency Contact at the bottom of the announcement. Proceed through the steps noted at the top of the USAJOBS page. You will be able to select a resume and documents from your USAJOBS Account that you can submit as a package as part of your DOL application. In the final step, once you have certified your application, click the Continue to agency site button.
STEP 3 - Complete the 2nd part of the application process (DOL). On the Department of Labor (DOL) page, create a DOL Account if you have not already and click Apply to this vacancy. Continue through the progress steps at the top of the DOL page. The 2nd progress step is where you answer the vacancy-specific questions. The 3rd progress step Documents is where you submit the required documents (only if applicable to you) specified in the Required Documents section of this vacancy.
STEP 4 - On the Review and Submit step, verify each section of your application is complete and correct. In order to submit your application, you must have a check mark next to each section listed. If there is an X, return to the appropriate section and follow the prompts. When it is ready for submission, certify your application and click the Submit Application button.
STEP 5 - Edit Application as needed by 11:59 pm Eastern Time of Closing Date by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy, thenUpdate Application.
STEP 5 - Edit Application by returning to USAJOBS, clicking the vacancy then Update Application. If the vacancy closes on the date the application limit is reached, applicants will no longer be able to edit their applications.
NOTE: It is your responsibility to ensure your responses and appropriate documentation is submitted prior to the closing date.
Once your complete application is received, we will conduct an evaluation of your qualifications and refer candidates for selection consideration. Candidates will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. You will be notified of the outcome. A selection is expected to be made within 30 calendar days from the issuance date of the certificate.
For instructions on how to check the status of your application, go to: USAJOBS Help Guide.
USAJOBS will no longer send status alert email notifications. You can check your application status in the TAS by logging into USAJOBS and in the Applicant Dashboard, click the hiring agency Talent Acquisition System (TAS). If the TAS does not provide application tracking information, contact the agency point of contact on the job announcement.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/772856800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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