Clarification from the agency

Open to U.S. Citizens.

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Cybersecurity and Information Protection in DOT's Office of the Chief Information Officer. The CISO is a dynamic leader with strong communication skills and a passion for protecting sensitive information and promoting secure and privacy-protective digital practices across the DOT enterprise. The CISO works closely with the CIO, peer ACIOs, , and DOT components and operating administrations to develop and implement strategies to safeguard DOT's data and systems, to maximize compliance with federal policy and regulatory requirements, and to ensure resiliency in systems supporting the DOT mission and stakeholders. The CISO also leads the agency in building a culture of security and privacy awareness among DOT personnel and partners, with a strong focus on building an effective and collaborative cybersecurity team.

The CISO:

• Serves as DOT's senior cybersecurity professional with responsibility to implement federal cybersecurity requirements including Executive Order 14028 Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity and follows federal guidance including the National Cybersecurity Strategy published by the Office of the National Cyber Director • Establishes and enforces DOT cybersecurity policies and strategies.
• Develops and implements DOT cybersecurity practices for DOT's Office of the Secretary and all Operating Administrations and their organizations.
• Engages with DOT's Security Operations Center which provides real-time monitoring and analyses of actual and suspected cybersecurity threats.
• Leads a team of cybersecurity professionals within OCIO and a Cyber Operations Corps. that includes cyber staff from all Operating Administrations • Responds urgently to suspected cybersecurity incidents and coordinates DOT's response and recovery.
• Maintains a professional network to receive formal and informal threat intelligence from other federal agencies, cybersecurity consultants, and other sources.

Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Provide all required documents by closing date.

CONDITIONS OF EMPLOYMENT:

• PROBATIONARY PERIOD: Complete a one-year SES probationary period (unless already completed).
• FINANCIAL DISCLOSURE: Complete a Public Financial Disclosure report, OGE-278. You will need to provide the information annually.
• TELEWORK ELIGIBILITY: This position may be eligible for occasional and/or regularly scheduled telework.  The number of telework days approved will be determined by your immediate supervisor or manager following the agency’s telework policy and guidance. If participating in the telework program, you will be required to sign a telework agreement detailing agency telework policy requirements, working conditions, and expectations for the position.
• WRITING SAMPLE: A writing sample may be requested upon selection of consideration. 
• SECURITY CLEARANCE: A Top Secret SCI clearance is required to be obtained & maintained.
• DRUG TESTING: Pre-appointment and Random Drug testing are required. 

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity.  Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below.

TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications. 

TQ1: Demonstrates expertise and leadership in Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) and/or Cybersecurity and Information Protection.

TQ2: Demonstrates ability to understand and keep abreast of developing cybersecurity threats and trends, and sufficient foresight to plan for potential vulnerabilities acquired through enterprise acquisitions and other activity.

TQ3: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and success leading a cybersecurity enterprise while abiding by pertinent federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidance.

EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs.

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.

Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.

You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

How you will be evaluated

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

A Senior Executive Service (SES) reviewing panel will evaluate your application based on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Applicants determined to be highly qualified may undergo multiple interviews.  The best qualified applicant will be asked to submit a written 10-page narrative statement addressing each of the ECQ areas (Leading Change, Leading People, Results Driven, Business Acumen, Building Coalitions). If selected, your written narrative statement addressing the ECQs must be certified by an OPM Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless you are a current SES executive or have successfully participated in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program. You must receive certification before you can be appointed to the position.

All applications must be completed and submitted electronically no later than midnight ET of the closing date. Final reviews will be performed after the announcement closing, and timely notice of the status of your application will be emailed to you. You may check the status of your application for this position at any time by logging into your USAJOBS account and selecting Application Status.