Clarification from the agency

This announcement is open to All U.S. Citizens, and is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense. Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612)(NonComp Mil Sp), Retained Grade Preference (RGP), and Military Reserve and National Guard Technician eligibles may also apply.

As a SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) at the GS-2210-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a supervisor/senior IT Cyber workforce manager as the Chief of the Cyber Security Department. Incumbent is the principal authority and manager responsible for establishing and maintaining the Agency's cyber security posture capable of detecting and defeating cyber-attacks across the Agency's global IT networks.
• Responsible for supervising team lead(s), senior and mid-level personnel of IT Cybersecurity Specialists. Specifically, supervises the Defensive Cyber Operations, CSSP Division (IT-CSD) responsible for initiating and coordinating 24X7 cyber-related monitoring, alerting, reporting, and response actions to specific or potential threats and in support of operational priorities for network management and information dissemination functions. DTRA's Cyber Security Service Provider (CSSP) is a Tier 2 (Component Level Computer Network Defense) and oversees performance of subordinate Tier 3 (Enclave Level Computer Network Defense) level entities. Ensures CSSP protects, detects, and responds to DTRA and other DoD-customer network or cyber security events. Advises highest levels of DTRA leadership, including the Agency Director on cyber security issues and integrating cyber security with other Agency programs and initiatives.
• Advises other IT experts within DTRA and other DoD Components on development and integration of new or novel cyber security processes, standards or solutions to meet both Departmental and Agency mission requirements. Maintains contact with the DTRA Director, DTRA Deputy Director, Chief Information Officer/Director of the J6 Directorate, and DTRA Chief Information Security Officer, as well as other senior-level managers within DoD (i.e. CYBERCOM and Department of Defense Cyber Defense Command) and other Defense Agencies. Contacts require exercise of a high degree of tact, diplomacy, and discretion and require critical evaluations and recommendations based upon an understanding of DTRA-wide mission objectives and higher echelon DoD or Federal mandates.
• Operates in complex environment requiring extensive cyber security technical knowledge and decision-making abilities. Decision-making accounts for diverse organizational needs across many different mission and business functional areas. High levels of analytical and evaluative abilities are needed for these complex decisions in order to develop new concepts, theories, or information-based approaches towards problems heretofore resistant to solution.
• Oversees overall planning, direction and timely execution of DTRA's cyber security activities, including the establishment of overall objectives, development of plans and work assignments across the J6 organization. Makes decisions on work issues, and provides advice to subordinates on strategies, priorities, plans, best practices, general approaches, and methodologies; executes administrative and personnel management responsibilities for accomplishment of assigned mission by promoting sound position management principles and programs, developing work performance standards for subordinates and rating same, and by providing advice, counsel, and instruction to employees. Complies with and supports Equal Opportunity and Special Emphasis Programs. Recommends awards or other recognition, and changes in position classification. Effects disciplinary measures and recommends other actions in the more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees and provides or arranges for needed development or training. Work often involves the delegation, review and acceptance of products of extreme complexity, sensitivity, or other comparable demands, frequently due to requests from the highest level of Agency management or interest from external DoD sources. Provides broadly defined administrative and policy direction and provides major recommendations which have a direct and substantial effect on the Agency/Center's cyber security.
• Possesses breadth of understanding sufficient to coordinate numerous Governmental actions and organizationally sustain exceptionally intense levels of effort, while concurrently synchronizing and integrating other ongoing information-based initiatives or activities supporting the Agency and its external customer base.

Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• Recruitment Incentives: May be Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Upon entering this position, you must maintain 8140 compliance by qualifying foundationally within 9 months, and residentially within 12 months, as referenced in DoDM 8140.03.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Demonstrated expertise in Cybersecurity principles, concepts, methods, standards and technical skills necessary for practical application to secure the agency's cyber operational environment and defend the DoDIN.
• Supervising or Leading subordinates and/or cybersecurity personnel responsible for overseeing computer network defense and conducting technical security assessment of information technology (IT) systems and projects through information gathering and use of IT security tools.
• Overseeing and managing subject matter experts; providing technical security guidance to system owners for system change requests and engineering projects and communicates security information to senior leadership and agency officials; developing security policies, standard operating procedures, and implementation plans.

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 , series as listed below:

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.

We will review your resume and supporting documents, to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. We will evaluate each applicant who meets the basic qualifications on the information provided and evaluate your relevant work experiences as it relates to fundamental competencies, identified below, required for this position.

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.

Veterans Preference: If you are entitled to veterans preference, you should indicate the type of veterans' preference you are claiming on your resume. Your veterans' preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency.

For information on entitlement see http://www.fedshirevets.gov/job/vetpref/index.aspx

Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference(RGP): In order to receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the "Priority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference (RGP)" eligibility. If you are claiming RGP and are determined to be Well Qualified for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager as a priority applicant. Information and required documentation for claiming MSP may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below. To be eligible as a RGP, you must submit the following supporting documents with your application package: a signed Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist (DD3145-1 (whs.mil)); a copy of your Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) effecting the placement in retained grade status; or a copy of the notification letter you received regarding the RIF or classification downgrade.