About the Position: Communications and Network Division (CND) Radios Satellite Communications (SATCOM) Branch is seeking a highly responsible, team-oriented individual with strong work ethic and self-starter to support Program Manager, Tactical Radios (PM TR) as an Information System Security Officer (ISSO). Radio SATCOM Branch supports PM TR to provide the Army and other services with tactical radio communications systems.

Duties

Plan, coordinate, and provide information systems security analysis or certification/validation to Program Executive Office (PEO), Conduct detailed analysis of security requirements for new systems or modification to existing systems. Recommend and document security requirements from Federal, DoD and DA regulatory guidance, higher level policies, and system unique concerns. Analyze vulnerabilities to determine risks to the system, considering system development and operational environments, threats, and vulnerabilities. Provide technical expertise in information assurance/cybersecurity. Conduct detailed risk assessments of systems. Serve as information security technical advisor and consultant. Create and maintain Risk Management Framework (RMF) artifacts.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires the incumbent be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Secret security clearance or access for the duration of employment. A background investigation and credit check are required.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel requirement of up to 25% of the time, sometimes on short notice.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management certification within 36 months as of entrance on duty.
• Incumbent is required to complete the appropriate training for this position as outlined in DoD Publication 8570.01-M Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, DoD 8570-01-M, December 19, 2005, Incorporating Change 3, January 24, 2012.
• Appointment to this position is subject to a one year probationary period unless the appointee has previously met the requirement.

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 EmployeesDomestic Defense Industrial Base/Major Range and Test Facilities Base Civilian Personnel WorkforceInteragency Career Transition Assistance PlanLand Management Workforce Flexibility ActMilitary Spouses, under Executive Order (E.O.) 13473Priority Placement Program, DoD Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technician EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD Military Spouse Preference (MSP) EligiblePriority Placement Program, DoD MR and NG Preference Eligible Tech Receiving Disability RetirementPriority Placement Program, DoD Retained Grade Preference EligibleVeterans 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. To qualify based on your experience, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the 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. 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 addition, you must meet the specialized experience below: Specialized experience is defined as: one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (NH-02/GS-11) in the Federal service which includes (1) Preparing, submitting, and/or monitoring accreditation packages through the Risk Management Framework (RMF) process; (2) Performing authorization to operate (ATO) duties to include inheritance model for the entire system lifecycle; and (3) Demonstrating use of cybersecurity concepts and tools such, as DISA STIGs, SCAP, SCC Tool, eMASS, and ACAS, to validate system security accreditation. 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). You will be evaluated on the basis of your level of competency in the following areas: CommunicationsInformation Systems/Network SecurityLeadershipProject Management

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 AD-APF-W4FHAA USA CECOM SEC CTR DO NOT MAIL Aberdeen Proving Ground, MD 21005 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk