This position is located in the USDAs Office of Chief Information Officer (OCIO),

Duties

Conducts evaluations of an IT program or its individual components to determine compliance with published standards. Ensures compliance from internal and external perspectives; conducts assessment of threats and vulnerabilities, determines deviations from acceptable configurations, enterprise or local policy, assesses the level of risk. Develops and/or recommends appropriate mitigation countermeasures in operational and nonoperational situations. Oversees, evaluates, and/or supports the documentation, validation, and accreditation processes necessary to assure that new Information Technology (IT) systems meet the organization’s Information Security/Information Assurance (IS/IA) requirements. Follows a systematic process to assess the ability of systems and networks to withstand sophisticated adversaries who have the knowledge of the architecture and systems that are deployed. Participates in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process. Develop and support an enterprise risk management program, including the establishment of foundational processes, governing bodies, and operating models. Advise appropriate senior leadership or Authorizing Official of changes affecting the organization's cybersecurity posture Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within 2 of 5 or inherited by an information technology (IT) system (as defined in NIST SP 800-37). Review authorization and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network. Provide input to the Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation (e.g., system life-cycle support plans, concept of operations, operational procedures, and maintenance training materials).

Requirements

• You must be a US Citizen or US National
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt
• Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check
• Subject to one-year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period.
• Direct Deposit: Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution
• Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit E-Verify at https://www.e-verify.gov/

Qualifications

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. IT Competencies: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. 1. Attention to Detail-Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving-Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- Specialized Experience: Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is experience establishing and implementing the governance processes and frameworks for identifying and reporting cybersecurity risks across an information system inventory; and management of Authority to Operate (ATO), Assessment and Authorization (A&A), and Plan of Action and Milestones (POA&M) processes and procedures.. (Note: This experience must be demonstrated on your resume/supporting documents). 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 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 at the GS-14 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Office of the Chief Information Officer 1400 Independence Ave SW Washington, DC 20250 US
• Name: Ashley Fegins
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]