The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Information Assurance Branch Manager. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Summary
The Senate Sergeant at Arms is seeking a Information Assurance Branch Manager. The complete vacancy announcement and application can be found on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY. This vacancy announcement closes at 7pm EST on the closing date. Late applications will not be accepted.
Develops standards for technical performance for outsourcing; conducts regular reviews of vendor’s contract performance; Serves as COR for the IT Support Services Contract and oversees CORs for outsourcing contracts; Oversees branch efforts for the contract re-compete process, including requirements generation, RFP creation and evaluation. Leads the preparation of long-term and short-term strategic plans; Manages the operations of the branch, including setting priorities, allocating resources, managing personnel, staff recruitment & training, performance evaluation and providing general oversight of projects. Develops, implements, and monitors the branch budget and budget expenditures; develops budget forecasts; creates documentation justifying requests; provides input into budget testimony; Uses cost/benefit analysis on a continuing basis to assess efficiency of services. Manages and supervises staff recruitment, training, motivation, and performance evaluation. Establishes policies and practices governing the operation, services, and staff of the branch. Prepares and maintains status reports; approves purchases; and performs related administrative requirements. Other duties as assigned.
For conditions of employment and citizenship requirements, please visit the job announcement on the United States Senate Career Page at https://sen.gov/J5NY.
Qualifications
Other Duties/ Responsibilities
Establishes policies and practices governing the operation, services, and staff of the branch.
Serve as the Director in their absence.
Leads or participates in user groups, task forces, and steering committee activities with other Senate or legislative branch organizations.
Represents the SAA in meetings and activities with senior management of other Senate or legislative branch organizations.
Required Work Experience
Eight to ten years of experience in program or information technology management.
At least eight years of experience in systems support, systems development or applications development, with at least 6 years of experience in a leadership role within an IT environment, demonstrating proficiency in managing, supervising, and developing professional and technical teams.
Required Special Skills/ Knowledge
Knowledge of the current principles and practices of public administration, including governmental procurement, contracting, personnel, and project management.
Ability to analyze complex issues and make recommendations for action.
Ability to plan, direct, manage, and supervise programs and activities of several technical units.
Ability to plan, assign and review the work of technical, professional, and managerial personnel.
Ability to manage multi-million-dollar annual budgets.
As part of our hiring process, we may conduct a skills assessment to better understand an applicant’s proficiency in key areas relevant to the role.
Desired Qualifications
Educational and Professional Background:
Bachelor’s degree in a related field with 9-10 years of relevant work experience, or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Advanced degrees may count towards years of experience.
Professional security management certification (e.g., CISSP, CISM).
Risk Management and Cybersecurity Knowledge:
Understanding of Risk Management Framework (RMF), Supply Chain Risk Management Practices, and Third-party vendor risk management.
Familiarity with risk management processes, including methods for assessing and mitigating risks.
Proficiency in cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools.
Security Frameworks, Methodologies and Platforms:
Experience with implementing and adapting information security management frameworks (e.g., COBIT, NIST).
Comprehensive knowledge of computer networking concepts, protocols, network security methodologies, and various computer platforms (cloud, centralized, distributed, client-server, and stand-alone environments).
Experience with ServiceNow Governance, Risk and Compliance and Security Operations modules.
Cyber Threat and Adversary Insight:
Deep understanding of types of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and adversary capabilities.
Administrative and Project Management Skills:
Knowledge of public administration principles, including governmental procurement, contracting, personnel, and capital project management.
Familiarity with project life cycle methodologies.
Understanding of executive-level network security administrative procedures, concepts, policies, and practices.
Working Conditions
The U.S. Senate network cannot be taken offline for maintenance during the workday, or while the Senate is in session. As such, maintenance windows may only occur at night, on weekends, and occasionally on holidays. Employees who perform systems upgrades, maintenance, wiring, backups, support our alternate data centers will have schedules that include working nights, weekends, and holidays (Enterprise Operations and Enterprise Applications Branch Manager only).
This position directly supports essential services of the U.S. Senate. As such, this position requires the employee be available and prepared to work during government shutdowns, in inclement weather, on holidays, weekends, and during late nights to ensure essential services to the Senate continue without interruption. In the context of government furloughs, this position is considered excepted.
Sedentary.
To meet the needs of the US Senate, the person in this position may be required to work extended hours, outside normal business hours, which includes but may not be limited to holidays and weekends, as necessary.
To meet the needs of the US Senate, the person in this position will be required to be on call, or report on-site on a rotation, within 24 hours.
Security Clearance
This position requires that the applicant obtain and maintain a Secret U.S. Government security clearance.
Applicants must be U.S. citizens in order for the SAA to submit your application for a security clearance.
Education
High school Diploma/ GED.
Additional information
The Sergeant at Arms is an equal opportunity employer in accordance with the requirements of Senate rules, regulations, and applicable Federal Laws.
This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the agency. Decisions to grant reasonable accommodations will be determined on a case-by-case basis. Please email employment@saa.senate.gov with “Applicant Accommodation” in the subject line.
No moving, relocation or pre-employment travel expenses will be paid for this position, or while in application for this position.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How you will be evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Your application will be evaluated by a panel on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Highly qualified candidates may be interviewed and a reference check conducted.
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
Your resume should include relevant work experience, applicable education and your contact information. For current or previous federal employees, include the pay plan, series and grade.
Subject to background/security investigation.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
All applicants must apply for jobs online using this link: https://sen.gov/J5NY. Paper application materials, resumes and attachments that are sent via email, mail or brought in-person will not be considered or accepted. All applicants MUST attach their documents to the online employment application.
