Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens

This position is being filled under DoD Modified Direct Hire Authority, PL 118-31, Sec 1250B(i)(2), 12/22/2023
As a IT SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN) at the GG-2210-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• Develops and coordinates recommendations, plans, policy, and doctrine to support the Chairman Joint Chiefs of Staff (CJCS) and Combatant Command (CCMD) requirements for cyber survivability of new weapon systems.
• Provides weapon systems cyber survivability, DoD Cybersecurity, cyber operational resilience, and RMF subject matter expertise to minimize/prevent cyber vulnerabilities in weapon systems and the critical infrastructure supporting them with the greatest CCMD mission risk.
• Plans, coordinates, and evaluates complex long-range studies and develops recommendations.
• Coordinates assessments cybersecurity attributes with system owners of new weapon systems and key stakeholders to ensure the system has the ability to prevent the most likely and greatest risk from cyber threats; detecting and responding to cyber events with sufficient resiliency to complete the mission; and adapting to changes in adversary threat to actively manage the system configuration to achieve and maintain an operationally relevant Cyber Survivability Risk Posture (CSRP).
• Develops and coordinates recommendations, plans, policy, and doctrine to support the CJCS and CCMD requirements for a fully integrated portfolio of enterprise cybersecurity and cyber operational resilience capabilities.

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: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• Recruitment Incentives: Student Loan Repayment Program; May Be Authorized
• Employee must obtain/maintain a Special Sensitive (Top Secret/SCI) security clearance
• Drug Testing Designated Position: Yes
• May be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime.

Qualifications

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

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

• Applies IT theories, principles, concepts, standards, and practices sufficient to ensuring cyber survivability (cybersecurity and cyber operational resilience) through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of cyber survivability (cybersecurity and cyber operational resilience) programs, policies, and procedures;
• Applies the DoD Information Assurance Certification and Accreditation Process (DIACAP) and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) processes and assessments;
• Develops recommendations, and provide guidance in strategy, C4/Cyber, and Joint Force structure, as well as the ability to plan, coordinate, and evaluate complex long-range studies and develop recommendations;
• Conducts complex analysis including threats from cyber actors against potential vulnerabilities, identify and propose solutions to management problems which are often characterized by their breadth, importance, and/or critical nature; complex information systems that have a high impact on information assurance and security operations DoD-wide and expert knowledge of the missions, functions, and organizations of the Joint Chiefs of Staff, the DoD components, and major organizational components.

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.Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies 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.

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

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

Military Spouse Preference: If you are entitled to military spouse preference, in order to receive this preference you must choose the spousal eligibility in your application package referencing MSP Military Spouse Preference. Your preference entitlement will be verified by the employing agency. If you are claiming military spouse preference and qualified for the position, your name will be placed below preference eligible veteran candidates and above non-preference candidates on a list sent to the hiring manager for employment consideration. To claim Military Spouse Preference (MSP) please complete the Military Spouse PPP Self-Certification Checklist, save the document and attach it to your application package.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program(ICTAP): This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria AND 2) be rated well-qualified for the position AND 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. Well-qualified means you possess the type and quality of experience that exceeds the position's minimum qualifications. See the Required Documents section of this announcement for more information.

Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp): To receive this preference, you must choose to apply using the " Appointment of Military Spouses (5 CFR 315.612) (NonComp Mil Sp)" eligibility. If you are claiming Military Spouse eligibility and are determined to be Well Qualified (score of 85 or above) for the position, you will be referred to the hiring manager. Information and required documentation for claiming Military Spouse eligibility may be found at the General Applicant Information and Definitions link below.