This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology, (OIT), Info. Sec. and Priv. Grp. (ISPG), Div. of Sec., Priv. Policy and Oversight (DSPPO). As an IT Specialist (Security) you will implement, and disseminate agency wide information privacy and security policies, procedures, and standards for the information and information technology systems that support the operations and assets of CMS.

Duties

Coordinate with agency components to identify, resolve, and complete all aspects of privacy compliance and privacy risk management activities. Identify privacy risks associated with inter-agency, inter-governmental, and other types of data sharing arrangements for information systems that support the operations and assets of the agency. Ensure appropriate safeguards are incorporated into written agreements, assessments, policies and procedures. Draft and issue policies and related standards in accordance with National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST}, The Department of Health and Human Services, the Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and other Federal government directives.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.

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. In your resume, you must demonstrate experience that meets the Basic Requirement for the Information Technology series, GS-2210: IT-related experience, demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience obtained in either the private or public sector, and/or completion of specific, intensive training that demonstrates possession of each of the following four competencies: (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; AND (4) Problem-Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. -AND- In order to qualify for the GS-13, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: 1) Providing guidance on Privacy Agreements such as System of Record Notices (SORNs), Privacy Threshold Analysis (PTAs), Privacy Impact Assessments (PIAs), Computer Matching Agreement (CMAs), and Information Exchange Agreement (IEAs) to stakeholders; 2) Analyzing existing privacy agreements to determine applicability to new organizational programs; and 3)Implementing internal security and privacy controls for risk assessment, mitigation strategies and/or gap analyses to better support programs and activities throughout the enterprise. 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, 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12173982

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information Technology 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]