About the Position: This position is for an IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) with the US Army Space & Missile Defense Command, Deputy Chief of Staff, G-3, OPS Division, Cyber Mission Assurance Branch, located in Colorado Springs, CO.

Duties

Serve as an Information Technology (IT) Specialist with a primary focus on Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management Framework (RMF). Serve as an Information System Security Manager (ISSM) in the G-6 Cybersecurity Policy and Risk Management Branch. Serve as the Subject Matter Expert and provide Command level oversight for all aspects of Risk Management Framework, cybersecurity policy and compliance of all Information Systems at all US Army Space and Missile Defense Command (USASMDC locations. Develop, maintain, and oversee metrics, documents, presentations and databases  containing detailed information on all operational and administrative, networked and standalone USASMDC systems.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to random drug testing. Selected applicants are required to sign a DA 5019 requiring participation in random drug urinalysis testing; verified positive results may be refused employment.
• This position may require travel to other duty locations up to 25% of the time.
• This position requires a Top Secret security clearance to be obtained and maintained for the duration of employment.
• This position requires Information Assurance certification IAW DoD 8570.01-M and Army requirements to be obtained within six months of employment and maintained for the duration of employment.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirements as described in 5 CFR Part 315. While probationary the incumbent can be terminated with limited appeal rights.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job. You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected. See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities. Current Department of Army Civilian EmployeesCurrent Department of Defense (DOD) Civilian Employee (non-Army)Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Interchange AgreementDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceExecutive Order (E.O.) 12721Interagency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Non-Department of Defense (DoD) TransferPeople with Disabilities, Schedule APriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligibleReinstatementVeterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA) of 1998 In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Specialized Experience: One year of specialized experience which includes applying methods for evaluating IT security tools and procedures, IT security certification and accreditation requirements, and network operations and protocols; applying a wide range of information assurance and security administration concepts, principles, practices, methods, policies, and regulations, such as those pertaining to physical security, information security, personnel security, operations security, and information assurance as it relates to information technology processes; utilizing systems security certification and accreditation requirements and processes, such as the Risk Management Framework (RMF). This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower pay band or equivalent grade/level position in the federal service (NH-02/GS-11). For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsCybersecurityInformation Technology Policy and Planning Time in Grade Requirement: Applicants who have held a General Schedule (GS) position within the last 52 weeks must have 52 weeks of Federal service at the next lower grade or equivalent (NH-02/GS-11).

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address EI-APF-W6EFAA USA SPC MSL DEF CMD/ARSTRAT DO NOT MAIL Fort Carson, CO 80913 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk