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All U.S. Citizens.; CTAP/ICTAP eligibles. Direct Hire Authority will be used to fill this position.

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As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (ENTARCH), you will:

Serve as a subject matter expert responsible for setting up and maintaining secure enterprise systems or specific components of the system, and defining and implementing enterprise architecture frameworks, methodologies, and governance practices.
Work with other OCIO architects to implement operational and technical security controls and identify solutions that adhere to organizational security policies and procedures in compliance with agency directives based on National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Security Controls, Defense Information Systems Agency (DISA), Security Technical Implementation Guides (STIG) and Center for Internet Security (CIS) Benchmarks.
Contribute to overall enterprise security architecture governance and/or industry-specific to cyber architecture framework. This includes identifying and evaluating secure architecture/designs, planning activities, system testing/implementation for Microsoft technologies such as Office 365, Hybrid-Office 365 implementations, Microsoft Defender Advanced Threat Protection (ATP), Active Directory Federation Services (ADFS), and other various Microsoft-focused endpoint/platform technologies, and applications.
Establish and enforce architecture governance processes to ensure that technology solutions are designed, implemented, and maintained according to industry best practices, standards, and security guidelines. Conduct regular architecture reviews to ensure compliance with established standards and best practices.
Develop performance metrics to evaluate the efficiency and effectiveness of the agency's enterprise architecture, the security posture of NCUA, and improve technical service quality. Research and evaluate new enterprise/cloud-based technologies, recommending solutions to enhance the quality and effectiveness of the agency's enterprise architecture.
Stay abreast of emerging technologies, industry trends, and best practices. Champion innovation and identify opportunities to leverage new technologies to drive business value and competitive advantage. Identify duplicate technology efforts. Build strong relationships with executives, business leaders, IT teams, and vendors to gain buy-in for architectural decisions and foster collaboration across the organization.

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Conditions of employment

You must be a U.S. Citizen.
Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
A probationary/trial period may be required.
This position is telework eligible.
This position requires drug testing.
A financial disclosure is required.

Qualifications

You must have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled.

To qualify at the CU-14 level, you must have one full year experience equivalent to the CU/GS-13 level in federal service (obtained in either the public or private sectors.) Specialized experience is defined as experience 1) serving as an IT expert responsible for coordinating Information Technology capabilities leading to the design and/or implementation of information systems for the organization; 2) experience evaluating IT infrastructure security and new technologies; and 3) experience managing information technology systems or endpoint devices.

In addition to the specialized experience requirement. Applicants must possess IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four IT Specialist competencies:

Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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; and is committed to providing quality products and services.
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.
Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience and competencies, as well as support your responses to the online questionnaire as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade (if you are a current or previous federal employee), month, and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position may not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating. Your resume must also support your responses to the online questionnaire. If you combine your work experiences and grade levels, that experience may not be credited towards meeting the requirements. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.

Please note, all experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications.

This position is being announced under the Office of Personnel Management's Direct Hire Authority for Cybersecurity positions. Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference does not apply. Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications and the basic requirements and who are otherwise eligible to apply for this position, may be referred for selection consideration. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply.

Education

Education is not required for this position nor may it be used to qualify.

Additional information

Pay will be set within the advertised pay range to align with the selectee's skills and experience and the requirements of the position.

SALARY: Pay will be set using NCUA's Compensation policy. The salary range shown is NCUA's Local Pay Rate (LPR) which includes a locality rate of 50.87 % for the Alexandria, Virginia geographical area.

SELECTIVE SERVICE: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. You may register or check status of your registration by visiting the Selective Service website at: http://www.sss.gov/.

This position is not in the bargaining unit.

More than the number of positions listed may be filled through this vacancy announcement.

Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES (political) employees in the executive branch. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the point of contact listed on this vacancy announcement.

The Fair Chance Act: In accordance with the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019 (Fair Chance Act), 5 U.S.C. Sec. 9202, and 5 C.F.R. Part 920, the National Credit Union Administration (NCUA) may not request, in oral or written form, that an applicant for employment disclose criminal history record information before the NCUA makes a tentative offer of employment, absent an exception. Complaints that the NCUA violated the Fair Chance Act must be submitted to LaborEmpRelations@NCUA.GOV or to the Office of Human Resources, Employee Relations, National Credit Union Administration, 1775 Duke Street, Alexandria, VA 22314 within 30 days from the agency's alleged non-compliance with the Fair Chance Act.

Illegal drug use by individuals working for or on behalf of the federal government, whether on duty or off duty, is contrary to the efficiency of the service and in direct violation of the Controlled Substance Act and the Drug-Free Workplace Act.

NCUA uses E-Verify, a web-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.

How you will be evaluated

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.

This vacancy is being filled through the Office of Personnel Management's delegated Direct-Hire Authority.

The self-assessment questions have been developed to evaluate your competency in the following areas:

Technical Competence

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Click here to view a video for tips on how to apply for federal jobs.

To view the occupational questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12463079.

YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 07/23/2024 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade level (for federal positions), month and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.

YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.

The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.

Agency contact information

Amanda Brown

Phone: 703-209-5806
Email: abrown@ncua.gov

Address: National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.

Required Documents

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ICTAP/CTAP: Federal employees seeking CTAP/ICTAP eligibility must submit proof of their eligibility:

Copy of agency notice;
Most recent performance rating; and
SF-50 noting current position, grade level and duty location.

To be well-qualified and exercise selection priority for this vacancy, displaced Federal employees must be rated well-qualified or above on the rating criteria for this position. For additional information, click CTAP.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Your Resume - For each position held your resume must include hours worked per week, pay plan and grade level (for Federal positions), dates of employment, and duties performed. If you combine your work experiences and grade levels, that experience may not be credited towards meeting the requirements.
Other supporting documents: Cover Letter (optional)

How to Apply

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To apply for this position, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. Click here to view a video for tips on how to apply for federal jobs.

To view the occupational questionnaire, please click here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12463079.

YOUR APPLICATION AND SUPPORTING DOCUMENTS ( i.e. TRANSCRIPTS, CERTIFICATIONS, etc.) MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59:59 P.M. EST ON 07/23/2024 TO RECEIVE CONSIDERATION.

To begin, click Apply Online to access an online application. Follow the prompts to select your USAJOBS resume and/or other supporting documents. You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account or you may need to create a new account.
You will be taken to an online application. Complete the online application, verify the required documentation, and submit the application.
You will receive an email notification when your application has been received for the announcement.
To verify the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account, https://my.usajobs.gov/Account/Login, select the Application Status link and then select the More Information link for this position. The Application Status page will display the status of your application, the documentation received and processed, and your responses submitted to the online application. Your uploaded documents may take several hours to clear the virus scan process.

YOUR RESUME MUST provide specific details as to how your experience meets the specialized experience as described in the vacancy announcement. When describing your experience in your resume, please be specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Please ensure that your resume includes the grade level (for federal positions), month and year that you began and ended for each position held or that position will not be credited toward meeting the specialized experience requirement. Full-time employment will be assumed unless otherwise stated on your resume. Part-time employment will be prorated in crediting experience. Failure to provide details will result in an ineligible rating.

YOUR RESUME MUST support your responses to the online questionnaire. Failure to provide support may result in a lower rating and/or you may be excluded from consideration. Your latest resume submitted for this vacancy announcement will be used to determine qualifications and supersedes previous submissions.

The preferred method to apply is online. If an alternate method is needed, please click on the following link for detailed instructions: Alternate Application Method.

Agency contact information

Amanda Brown

Phone: 703-209-5806
Email: abrown@ncua.gov

Address: National Credit Union Administration
1775 Duke Street
Alexandria, VA 22314
US

Next steps

Once your online application is submitted you will receive a confirmation notification by email. Your application will be evaluated. You will receive another notification about the status of your application. You can check the status of your application by logging back into your USAJOBS account.