Office of the Federal Chief Information Officer (OFCIO) is a team within the Executive Office of the President that oversees how federal agencies employ technology and manage their cybersecurity. By joining our team, you will have an opportunity to help defend the digital infrastructure of the U.S. government and protect the information of millions of Americans.

Duties

OFCIO sets government-wide policy and drives the federal government's strategic goals in technology and cybersecurity. OFCIO is also responsible for implementing and overseeing relevant policies, laws, and federal initiatives. For example, OFCIO sets policy requiring agencies to encrypt traffic to federal websites, oversees agency implementation of public-facing vulnerability disclosure policies, and is driving a technology-forward approach to zero trust architecture across the federal government. This position will serve as a Cybersecurity Analyst who works directly with the Federal Chief Information Security Officer to advance the Administration's cybersecurity priorities through oversight and policy development. The position is responsible for conducting in-depth analysis of relevant information security issues, and provides expert advice to senior White House officials on these matters. As part of the Office of Management and Budget (OMB), the position has the opportunity to collaborate within EOP and with agencies on a tremendous variety of initiatives, executive orders, and legislation that shape how the federal government uses technology and manages its cybersecurity. As a Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-14/15, you will work on a collaborative, cross-functional team across a range of activities, including the following: Develop cybersecurity policies and programs through collaboration within OFCIO and with other OMB offices, the Office of the National Cyber Director, the National Security Council, the Department of Homeland Security, and various interagency working groups. Conduct in-depth analysis in support of budget, legislative, and regulatory policy relevant to information security. Provide subject matter expertise in one or more of the following areas: threat hunting, cloud security engineering, network engineering, software security analysis, secure software development practices, open source software security, risk management, red teaming and penetration testing, and automation of security operations. Brief OMB leadership on cybersecurity challenges, policy, and threats in written and verbal form. Evaluate agency implementation plans and provide recommendations for improvements. Other duties as assigned.

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/.
• Incumbent may be required to complete a one-year trial/probationary period if not previously completed in a competitive or excepted service position.
• 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.
• This is a Direct Hire Public Notice. Category Rating, Veterans Preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this Public Notice.
• Only experience and education obtained by the closing date of this announcement will be considered.

Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications: 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. Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one full year 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. In order to be considered at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must meet the criteria listed below:One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private/public sector that demonstrates: (1) Evaluating agency specific and Federal-wide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures, and programs through detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses. (2) Assessing agency performance against Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Cross-Agency Priority (CAP), Information Security Continuous Mitigation (ISCM) strategies, and coordinates with management to adequately address agency risks and complex issues. (3) Providing the full range of advisory services and consultations to senior management officials regarding information security programs and initiatives. In order to be considered at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must meet the criteria listed below:One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private/public sector that demonstrates: (1) Evaluating agency specific and Federal-wide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures, and programs through detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses. (2) Assessing agency performance against Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Cross-Agency Priority (CAP), Information Security Continuous Mitigation (ISCM) strategies, and coordinates with management to adequately address agency risks and complex issues. (3) Providing the full range of advisory services and consultations to senior management officials regarding information security programs and initiatives. In addition to the specialized experience above, applicants must possess IT-related experience demonstrating the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Meticulous; thoroughly reviews and proofreads various IT related data/information; dedicates focus to accomplish tasks that are complete, precise, and accurate to a given IT situation. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive IT services or IT 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 IT needs, provide expert technical information or assistance, resolve fairly complex or non-routine problems, or satisfy expectations; knowledge of available products and services; committed to providing quality IT products and services. 3. Communication - Expresses technical 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 presentations; listens to others, recognizes potential miscommunication, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies IT related problems using a variety of materials or sources; gathers and applies technical information to determine accuracy and relevance to moderately complex problems; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives; makes decisions or recommendations that influence IT policies or programs and applies new developments to previously unresolved problems. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied. Primary and grade controlling duties of the position at the recruited level and/or Full Performance Level to be performed by incumbent (consistent with the PD, including scope, complexity, level of independent judgment, contacts and purpose of contacts, etc.).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

Education cannot be substituted for specialized experience for this position.

Contacts

• Address Office of Management and Budget 725 17th Street, NW Washington, DC 20503 US
• Name: Client Services EOP - OA
• Email: [email protected]