This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Duties

As a Supervisory Vulnerability Assessment Specialist at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include: The Mission Assurance Blue Division conducts risk-based vulnerability assessments for the DoD to enhance the safety and security of U.S. government mission critical profiles in order to prevent and mitigate threats or the impacts of hazards to the United States and its allies and partners. The incumbent serves as the Mission Assurance Blue Division Chief and the senior DTRA blue assessment government representative, supervising government employees, military members, and overseeing work performed by contractors in the performance of Mission Assurance Blue assessments. The incumbent is directly responsible for the efforts of more than 100 individuals. Oversees ten teams conducting 70 Mission Assurance Assessments annually. These assessments are detailed, multi-disciplinary, risk-based assessments of critical systems, networks, and architectures that could be exploited by state or non-state threat networks or could be significantly impacted by natural or accidental hazards. Oversees the coordination of assessment requirements, methodology development, training, and assessment execution. Assessment disciplines include: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, cyber operations and networking, security operations, emergency management, and risk and vulnerability management. Develops the structure to integrate the assessment results of each of the specialists into a combined, standardized assessment report. Directs program review activities including establishing schedules, evaluating progress, tasking problem resolution, and adjusting resource allocations. Directs fiscal execution to ensure achieving DoD and DTRA obligation and disbursement goals and to optimize resource utilization in furtherance of national security objectives. Formulates, submits, and defends a cohesive, comprehensive integration plan for current and future fiscal years which is capable of achieving program objectives. Reports to and provides initiatives and recommendations to the Director, Mission Assurance Department and various other senior leader General and Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service internal and external to the organization. Supports the maturation and integration of efforts across the Mission Assurance Department. Represents DTRA in interactions with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Services, and other DoD and government agencies. Develops briefings and products for DoD stakeholders. Provides findings, mitigation strategies and methodologies via correspondence, briefings, memoranda, and other documentation to senior leaders throughout DoD, the interagency, and the federal government at the General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service level.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: 25%
• Tour of Duty: Other
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized; Please see https://www.dtra.mil/Careers-Opportunities/DTRA-Opportunities/
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible
• This is a designated drug testing position.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain Top Secret/SCI clearance.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a valid passport.
• This position may require travel away from your normal duty station on military or commercial aircraft.
• This position is designated as emergency essential (EE).
• Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service: Extensive experience providing leadership and program management; leading complex teams and programs. Experience should include overseeing large programs to include resource allocation, task prioritization, risk evaluation, and balancing multiple complex tasks concurrently; and Extensive experience in Mission Assurance, including but not limited to Vulnerability Assessments or Red Team Missions including Cyber, Physical, and/or Analytical assessments, and/or Strategic Trend Analysis of Vulnerabilities, integrating the results of multiple assessments; and Extensive experience working at or with and coordinating programs/projects across multiple organizations at the level of Office the of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and or Interagency coordination; and Extensive experience providing/presenting oral and written briefings and products; examples may include extensive experience relaying and defending complex concepts and procedures and/or decision briefings and/or memos to senior leaders at the General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES) level; and Extensive experience communicating organizational guidance and requirements to subordinate leaders and teams; and Experience in managing and/or supervising federal civilian and military employees as well as overseeing work executed by a contractor workforce; and Ideal candidates may, but are not required to, have professional training and experience in one or more of the following disciplines: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, cyber operations and networking, security operations, emergency management, and risk and vulnerability management. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Threat Reduction Agency 8725 JOHN J KINGMAN ROAD MSC 6201 FT BELVOIR, VA 22060-6201 US
• Name: DTRA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-0259
• Email: [email protected]