This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of the National Cyber Director (ONCD). The incumbent serves as a Director for Cybersecurity Planning and Operations Directorate within the ONCD and serves as one of the principal staff members responsible for the formulation, coordination, and implementation of policy related to cyber defensive operational planning, resilience planning, and cyber incident response planning.

Duties

As a Director (Cybersecurity Planning and Operations), GS-0301-14/15, your typical work assignments may include the following: Plan, direct, and coordinate the development and implementation of policies on U.S. defensive cybersecurity planning and operations, to include cyber defensive operational planning, resilience planning, and cyber incident response planning. Work with the Intelligence Community (IC), the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), and other departments and agencies in maintaining awareness of malicious cyber campaigns, cyber incidents affecting the U.S., and, in general, plans, tactics, and capabilities of malicious cyber actors. Responsible for all matters pertaining to the formulation, coordination, and implementation of United States Government policy related to cybersecurity planning and operations. Maintain oversight and assess effectiveness of department and agency initiatives and defensive cyber campaigns.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen or national
• Selective Service registration is required if you are a male born after December 31, 1959.
• Subject to pre-employment and random drug tests.
• Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
• New employees to the Executive Office of the President will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/.
• May be required to successfully complete a one year probationary period.
• You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.
• Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).

Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Assisting in the development of polices related to cybersecurity operational planning, resilience planning, and cyber incident response planning; 2-Coordinating cybersecurity planning development and implementation within an organization; 3-Maintaining awareness of new and on-going cyber incidents; and 4-Partnering with cybersecurity professionals to identify cybersecurity threats and risks. You may qualify at the GS-15 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement:One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector that demonstrates the following: 1-Developing policies related to cybersecurity operational planning, resilience planning, and cyber incident response planning; 2-Leading cybersecurity planning development and implementation within an organization; 3-Overseeing plans to mitigate cybersecurity threats and risks; and 4-Communicating cybersecurity planning and views at high-level meetings. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.

Education

There is no education substitution for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of the National Cyber Director 725 17th Street NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]