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-2210-14 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Serves as a supervisor/senior IT Cyber workforce manager as the Chief of the Defensive Cyber Operations Division.
• 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 of mid-level personnel of IT Cybersecurity Specialists responsible for overseeing and maintaining Defensive Cyber Operations for the Agency 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 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 cyber readiness posture and ability brief at highest levels of the Agency, up to and including 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.
• Maintaining CSSP monitoring, alerting, reporting, and response capabilities.
• Perform trending and analysis of cyber related vulnerabilities, threats, risks, and compliance and develop situational awareness products to stakeholders.
• Manage and lead an array of government, military, and contracting staff to execute operational, near and long-term goals.
• Champion a Continuous Cybersecurity Awareness Campaign educating the workforce and leadership of cybersecurity related threats, recommendations, and best practices.
• Establish and maintain collaboration with internal security teams (Insider Threat, Supply Chain Risk Management, Cross Domain Support, etc.); external Cybersecurity / Computer Network Defense communities; intelligence communities.

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
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a valid passport.
• 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.
• Environment specific requirement of CISSP-ISSEP or ISSAP certification must be met within 9 months of appointment.
• This is an emergency essential position. Incumbent must report to work during weather-related closures, government shutdowns, and/or government delayed openings.
• Clarification on Security Clearance Requirement. The incumbent must obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Information level clearance for this position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-14 , if you fulfill the following qualifications:

A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service as listed below:

• Manages the full Department of Defense (DoD) acquisition lifecycle for all cybersecurity capabilities, from defining hardware and software requirements to overseeing procurement and managing service contracts. AND
• Leads and supervises cybersecurity teams, including subordinate supervisors and team leads, in executing network defense operations and conducting technical security assessments of IT systems. AND
• Directs the strategic planning and timely execution of all enterprise cybersecurity activities, establishing objectives and developing operational plans for the entire IT organization.

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.