You are encouraged to read the entire announcement before you submit your application package. Your application may not receive full consideration if you do not follow the instructions as outlined. This position is in the Ronald Reagan Building and International Trade Center, 1300 Pennsylvania Ave., NW., Washington, DC, in the Office of Security, Office of the Director, at the U.S. Agency for International Development (USAID).

Duties

Formulates long-range policies and develops and implements strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing information technology systems. Participates on USAID, Federal, and non-governmental committees relative to Information Technology (IT) security policy and technology planning. Presents briefings on IT policy initiatives and project status, standards developed, and solutions to critical issues and recommendations concerning long-range IT plans to top levels of management and special interest groups. Makes recommendations for resolving IT issues and requirements. Remains informed of changing and emerging technology. Ensures the high value asset information systems are updated, protected, and maintained in accordance with the applicable standards. Develops policies, guidelines, and standards for the planning, development, integration, implementation, and evaluation of information systems and the cyber security programs for the Office of Security.

Requirements

• United States Citizenship is required.
• Relevant experience (see Qualifications below).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security/SCI clearance.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered with the Selective Service.
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period.
• You may be required to serve a one-year supervisory probationary period

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Specialized Experience: GS-15: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-time work is considered on a prorated basis. Examples of qualifying specialized experience at the next lower level for this position includes: a) Maintaining the components of an enterprise network or systems; b) Assisting with High Value Asset (HVA) systems to ensure access control and data protection; c) Formulating long-range policies to implement strategies and management guidelines for complex and changing information technology systems; AND d) Providing administrative and technical supervision necessary to accomplish the work of the unit or organization. CTAP/ICTAP candidates will be referred to the selecting official if they are found well qualified. Well-qualified means an eligible employee who possesses the knowledge, skills, and abilities that clearly exceed the position's minimum requirements. A well-qualified employee must meet the qualification and eligibility requirements of the position, including any medical qualifications, suitability, and minimum education and experience requirements, meet all selective factors (where applicable); meet quality ranking factors and are assigned a score of 85 or higher; be physically qualified with reasonable accommodation to perform the essential duties of the position; meet any special qualifying U.S. OPM-approved conditions; AND be able to satisfactorily perform the duties of the position upon entry without additional training. A well-qualified candidate will not necessarily meet the definition of highly or best qualified when evaluated against other candidates who apply for a particular position. Selecting officials will document the job-related reason(s) for qualification determinations in the absence of selective and quality ranking factors.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. Therefore, no transcripts are required.

Contacts

• Address Office of Security 1300 Pennsylvania Ave NW Washington, DC 20523 US
• Name: USAID HR Help Desk
• Phone: 202-712-1234 X2
• Email: [email protected]