This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. This position is located in the Risk Solutions Division, Office of Global Information Technology Risk, Enterprise Chief Information Security Office, Bureau of Information Resource Management (IRM/E-CISO/GITR/RS), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS).

Duties

Performs risk reviews and facilitates the identification of security control recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy. Monitors and analyzes information and data systems and evaluates their performance to discover ways of enhancing them to provide new technologies and upgrades. Develops and implements process improvement controls, techniques, and mechanisms that improve upon Office mission functions. Coordinates major cyber risk assessments and IT projects and programs for Enterprise Chief Information Security Office (E-CISO) and Office of Global Information Technology Risk (GITR). Leads, plans, organizes, conducts, and participates in working groups, committees and other related sessions.

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• 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/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.  Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below: Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience analyzing and assessing IT systems security.   Experience developing and reviewing risk assessment reports, security assessment reports, white papers, decision memoranda, and standard operation procedures (SOPs). Experience in formulating long-range plans and objectives for the development and implementation of cyber security programs. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your 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. There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.

Education

Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address U.S. Department of State Defense Finance and Accounting Services (DFAS) 8899 East 56th Street Indianapolis, Indiana 46249 United States
• Name: Ernesto Serrano
• Phone: 317-212-2494
• Email: [email protected]