National Defense University (NDU) supports the joint warfighter by providing rigorous Joint Professional Military Education to members of the U.S. Armed Forces and select others in order to develop leaders who have the ability to operate and creatively think in an unpredictable and complex world. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense.

Duties

Assist the NDU Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) on developing and maintaining an information security program that can perform assessing risk and determining the appropriate level of protections for assets. Serves as IT Project Manager, ensuring compliance with the personnel security requirements of Procedures for DoD Personnel Security Program and DoD Information Security Program. Provides oversight and direction for the development, review, endorsement, and maintenance of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) program. Identifies and maintains the security architecture, requirements, objectives, policies, and processes that support the cybersecurity program. Participates in the early stages of procurements planning for the acquisition of computers and related peripheral equipment.

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen or National
• Selective Service: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see www.sss.gov).
• Incumbent may be required to work weekends and holidays and occasional travel may be required.
• Must be eligible to occupy a Special Sensitive Position, and able to obtain and maintain a SCI security clearance.
• Required to maintain qualifications in accordance with DoD Cyber Workforce Program requirements of DoDM 8140.03, Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Mangement Program.
• Participates in a continuous professional development program (CDP) as described in DoDM 8140.03. An annual 20 hour minimum of Cyber Workforce related CDP must be documented in individual development plan.
• Must obtain the required credentials within 12 months of appointment and maintain those credentials as described in DoDM 8140.03 for DCWF role of 802, IT Project Management, proficiency level advance.
• Required to file an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Form, 5 CFR Part 2634, Subpart I, U.S Office of Government Ethics
• Obtain Cybersecurity IAM III certification.

Qualifications

You must meet the minimum qualification requirements as stated in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Operating Manual, Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/Standards/group-stds/gs-prof.asp. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. For vacancies below the full-performance level of the position, the basic requirement will be evaluated on a developmental basis. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards. Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs. Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience. Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions. In addition to meeting the basic requirement, you must have one year specialized experience at the GS-12 or equivalent level. Specialized experience: Specialized experience is defined as experience with information security/assurance, project management, and IT policies AND IT-related experience demonstrating Attention to Detail, Customer Service, Oral Communication, and Problem Solving as described in the vacancy announcement. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Education

Education is not a substitutable for specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address National Defense University 300 5th Avenue Bldg 62 Washington, DC 20319 US
• Name: HR Customer Care Center
• Phone: (317) 212-0454
• Email: [email protected]