Clarification from the agency

This is a Direct Hiring Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense notice open to the Public.

• Serve as Cybersecurity Specialist/Communications Security (COMSEC) Manager responsible for oversight of COMSEC material used to secure communications data, and for conducting and supporting cybersecurity technology and system reviews.
• Initiate all required incident reports for violations of COMSEC policies and procedures; recommends appropriate corrective/remedial action as required.
• Serve as the primary Key Management Infrastructure Operating Account Manager (KOAM), providing critical support in meeting essential mission objectives.
• Oversee daily operations and manage the program acquisitions, receipt, storage, inventory, transfer, and destruction of all classified COMSEC material, to include cryptographic key and controlled cryptographic items.
• As a Client Platform Administrator (CPA), responsible for establishing and assigning platform user accounts, operating system maintenance, and updates on KMI system.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Security Requirements: Required to obtain, maintain a Top Secret clearance with access to SCI and Special Access Programs (SAPs); including submitting to background checks as a condition of employment and continued access to Special Access Programs.
• Appointment is subject to the completion of a favorable suitability or fitness determination, where reciprocity cannot be applied; unfavorably adjudicated background checks will be grounds for removal.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service.
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Bargaining Unit Status: No
• Pre-Employment Physical: Not Required
• Frequent travel is required, often without sufficient notification.
• Employee must be able to physically move and assemble equipment relating to operations and telecommunications support.
• The incumbent of this position is designated as an Essential Employee for purposes of weather-related events or other short-term, isolated emergencies.

Qualifications

To qualify for an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) your resume and supporting documentation must support:

Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience that equipped you with the particular competencies to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To qualify at the GS-13 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. To qualify at the GS-12 level, applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 level or equivalent under other pay systems in the Federal service, military or private sector. Applicants must meet eligibility requirements including time-in-grade (General Schedule (GS) positions only), time-after-competitive appointment, minimum qualifications, and any other regulatory requirements by the cut-off/closing date of the announcement. Creditable specialized experience includes:

GS-12:

• Serving in a position with COMSEC responsibilities, such as handling, issuing, or destroying COMSEC materials and equipment.
• Conducting inspections and/or training on security procedures for COMSEC.

GS-13:

• Serving in a position with responsibility for managing and overseeing a COMSEC program.
• Conducting and supporting cybersecurity technology and system reviews.

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.


Physical Demands

The work requires regular and recurring physical exertion such as long periods of standing, walking over rough or uneven surfaces, recurring bending, crouching, stooping, stretching, reaching and recurring lifting of light to moderately heavy items (15 pounds or more).

Work Environment

The work is primarily in an office setting, however, regular and recurring work involving inspections involve exposure to the following: moving parts, carts or machines at construction or other work sites where equipment is being installed and/or removed. Inspections work requires hardhats, safety shoes, or similar protections when exposed to moderate risks or discomfort which require special safety precautions such as wearing protective clothing or gear such as boots, goggles, gloves, boots/shoes, or shields.

How you will be evaluated

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

Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.