Clarification from the agency

Federal Employee means current and former permanent competitive service employees may apply. Individuals with Disabilities means Schedule A eligible applicants may apply. Military Spouses must meet eligibility requirements listed in announcement. Veterans means 30% Disabled Veterans and VEOA candidates are eligible to apply. Special Authorities means Interchange Agreement agency employees may apply.

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, Section 1109; PL, 116-92, dated 12/20/2019.

As an IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the NH-2210-03 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a Risk Management and Compliance Specialist within USTRANSCOM Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Systems Directorate.
• Develops specifications to ensure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts conform with security, resilience, and dependability requirements at the software application, system, and network environment level.
• Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST 800-37).
• Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.
• Addresses security implications in the software acceptance phase including completion criteria, risk acceptance and documentation, common criteria, and methods of independent testing.

Conditions of employment

• This is a cybersecurity position. employee must attain and maintain appropriate DoD approved cybersecurity Certificate(s) applicable for cybersecurity functions for the DoD position held, within six months of filling the position, IAW DoD 8140
• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret clearance. Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Recruitment Incentives: May be authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Telework: telework eligible
• Work Schedule: Full time
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Travel and relocation expenses, if approved, will be paid IAW JTR and AFMAN 36-606
• Work may occasionally require travel away from the normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft/vehicle to conferences, meetings, or functions away from the duty office/location. Travel may include overnight stays
• An undergraduate degree in Cybersecurity or a related field is highly desirable.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03, if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02 (GS-11) grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Creating, reviewing, and delivering governance documentation, strategies, road maps, charters, and standards
• Assessing risk and mission impacts of security vulnerabilities
• Developing Risk Management Framework (RMF) authorization requirements for on-premise, cloud-based or big data storage environments

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.

In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below:

For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

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.

How you will be evaluated

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

Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Your application (resume and supporting documentation) will be evaluated to determine if you meet the minimum qualifications required as listed on the announcement under qualification requirements.
Per Section 9905 of title 5, U.S. Code (U.S.C.) Veterans Preference do not apply to this vacancy announcement.