The Office of Inspector General (OIG) is an independent office whose mission is to promote excellence, integrity, and accountability throughout the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). In our dynamic environment, the OIG conducts investigations, audits, evaluations, and inspections to enhance program effectiveness and efficiency and to detect and prevent waste, fraud, and mismanagement in DHS programs and operations.

Duties

The Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (herein, "the Supervisory Specialist") oversees a team of Interns, Junior and Senior IT Specialists, and Contractors, that conduct CRA's diverse missions including OIG-wide services and products and training laboratory maintenance. Specifically, Assessment Support, the Supervisory Specialist leads a team that conducts all aspects of OIG-wide support including, but not limited to, mission outreach and education, advising customers on the various levels of support, developing support plans and objectives, conducting testing coordination and logistics, analysis of results, and drafting of internal assessment summary deliverables. Division activities include conducting system testing of broad and complex IT assignments focusing on enterprise-wide security, systems, programs, and operations. This support role requires the integrated analysis of different DHS IT systems as well as management programs, processes, and operations. The Supervisory Specialist will provide direct oversight of staff completing IT systems testing activities and is the technical authority supporting all OIG program offices. OIG-Wide Services and Products, oversight of staff conducting IT security related services and production of products such as internal security reports and briefings. Technical Training Laboratory Maintenance, coordinates with staff and CRA's system administrator, to conduct technical training tailored to audience understanding of topics, pilot and test new software capabilities, maintain technical testing and laboratory hardware and software, and coordinate with applicable OIG offices such as the OCISO on required administrative items such inventory memos and emergency updates. Serves as technical authority/subject matter expert by advising and keeping informed the CRA Director regarding OIG-wide support and laboratory activities. Supervisory. Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities over assigned personnel. The incumbent plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. Evaluates work performance of subordinates. Gives advice, counsel, or instruction to employees on both work and administrative matters. Interviews candidates for positions in the unit; recommending appointment, promotion, or reassignment to such positions. Hears and resolves complaints from employees, referring group grievances and more serious unresolved complaints to a higher-level supervisor. Effects minor disciplinary measures, such as warnings and reprimands, recommending other action in more serious cases. Identifies developmental and training needs of employees, providing or arranging for needed development and training. Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed. Develops performance standards. Recommends awards or bonuses for nonsupervisory personnel and changes in position classification, subject to approval by higher level officials and supervisors. Provides guidance and management of staff responsible for supporting program offices with IT security expertise and technical testing capabilities; and reviewing and approving technical deliverable products that are authoritative, accurate, and supported by sufficient and appropriate evidence. Support OIG-wide services and products by conducting research and developing internal security reports or briefings to advise senior management on IT security risks and emerging threats. Coordinate with OCDO system administrator to maintain the training laboratory and assets, facilitating new technological capabilities, and developing in-house training and educational sessions. Advises the CRA Director on new and emerging technological threats and identifies and develops risk based project ideas that provide insights to counterparts in other OIG program offices, which promote OIG strategic goals, and Departmental efficiency, transparency, and security of programs, systems, and technologies. Ensures all staff meet applicable training requirements by required due date.

Requirements

• You must successfully pass a background investigation
• Selective Service Registration is required
• You will be required to undergo periodic drug testing
• Completion of one year supervisory probationary period may be required.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• Financial disclosure is required
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: GS-14 grade level if you have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the federal service which has given you the knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the GS-14. In addition to meeting the Minimum Requirements for the series you must also meet the Specialized Experience Requirements: Specialized experience at this level may include: Expert knowledge applying cyber security and information security principles and concepts sufficient to plan, coordinate, and review IT security operations and assess the security of data, networks, systems, and applications by conducting vulnerability assessments using tools such as Tenable Nessus, Bloodhound, Stealth Audit, and Khali Linux. Managing and delivering IT security vulnerability assessment services that involve information technology systems to include planning, and executing system testing, analyzing and reporting test results for inclusion into products, and using knowledge of security operations to identify mitigation steps. Exercises delegated supervisory authorities and responsibilities over assigned personnel. The incumbent plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjust short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. In addition to specialized experience: 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. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Qualifications Standards You must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 (Alternative A) 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. The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date 08/14/2023of this announcement. Current federal employees must have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade level or equivalent grade band in the federal service. The time-in-grade requirement must be met by the closing date 08/14/2023of this announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience at this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of Inspector General 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20548 US
• Name: Dhymee Fields
• Phone: 202-904-7876
• Email: [email protected]