This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security, U. S. Coast Guard, Deputy Commandant for Operations, CYBER Command, Assessment and Authorization (A&A) Department, Alexandria, VA.

Duties

You will serve as the Deputy of the A&A Department, Coast Guard Cyber Command, responsible for the day-to-day operations and independently perform duties to manage, plan, develop, initiate, carry out, and assess critical cybersecurity operations in support of the mission.Followed with bullets: Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Drug Testing designated Position (TDP).
• You will be required to undergo random drug testing.
• You will be required to undergo a pre-employment drug test.

Qualifications

Qualifications for GS-14:  At least one year of specialized work experience equivalent to at least the GS-13 grade level is required.  Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.  Examples include work in IT Cybersecurity such as:  Making improvements, solving problems, or taking corrective action when problems arise; Recommending improvements or solutions to problems, or determining appropriate actions; Identifying or anticipating needs or problems; Promoting or developing and maintaining good working relationships with key individuals or groups; Providing expert technical advice or assistance to others; Giving presentations or briefings; Managing and resolving conflicts, grievances, confrontations, or disagreements in a constructive manner to minimize negative personal impact. For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.  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. This position requires an Information Assurance Management (IAM) level 3 certification. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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 Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2401 Hawkins Point Road Mail Stop 4 Baltimore, Maryland 21226 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]