Announcement may be used to fill similar positions within 90 days of the closing date. This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority (DHA) for IT Specialist (Information Security, GS-2210-09 through GS-2210-15 and Cybersecurity, GS-2210-12 through GS-2210-15). This position is processed under Direct Hire authority. Veterans' Preference and Category Rating procedures DOES NOT APPLY. For more information, click here: About this agency

Duties

Please Note: Employees will be required to report to their assigned office location at least 2 day per week for non-supervisory positions and 3 days per week for supervisory/managerial positions unless the position advertised is designated as a remote-only position. This position serves as a Director of IT Security & System Assurance, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO), and Chief Privacy Officer (CPO) and EXIM's senior subject matter expert and principal technical advisor and consultant to the CIO, and is responsible for providing strategic leadership vision, direction, and coordination in support of IT Security and Privacy Program activities across EXIM. This position is required for the protection of information and information systems and for providing a framework to manage and measure IT Security program performance, promote increased cybersecurity awareness throughout EXIM, and to reduce potential breaches of sensitive EXIM information and the compromise of information systems. This position reports directly to the Chief Information Officer (CIO). Duties include, but are not limited to:

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship
• Background and Security/Suitability Investigation
• You may be required to serve a one year probationary period
• Specialized experience MUST be documented on your resume
• Current or Former Political Appointees: If you are, or have been employed in the last 5 years, you must disclose this information. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action including removal from Federal Service.
• The incumbent must obtain and maintain a national security (Confidential, Secret, Top Secret, or Top Secret/SCI) clearance.
• The incumbent for this position will be subject to random drug testing once they begin working for EXIM.

Qualifications

CONDITION OF EMPLOYMENT: SPECIAL SENSITIVE (requiring Top Secret & SCI access) This position is designated as a SPECIAL SENSITIVE National Security position. Prior to appointment (Entrance on Duty), it requires a fully completed and favorably adjudicated National Security Background Investigation (SSBI or SSBI-PR) that is current (within the last 5 years). Once employed, further processing for special access approval (SCI) will occur. Specialized Experience (Credit for Specialized Experience on resume must reflect 40 hours/Full-time per week for each period of work): AD-00: You must have one (1) year of specialized experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. To be creditable, specialized experience must have been equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal Government or other equivalent pay systems. Specialized experience includes: Experience leading, planning, developing, and implementing Federal agency-level cyber security and privacy programs and strategies. Experience leading teams with respect to the assurance function for a federal agency including the development and execution of authorities to operate (ATO's), authorities to use (ATUs) and oversight of continuous monitoring programs in a NIST compliant framework. Experience providing information security consultation to an organization's executive level leadership and coordinating responses and actions to FISMA and FSA audits and reporting on CIO and SAOP metrics. Experience managing and executing common controls programs related to training and outreach awareness. Experience with the federal governments constellation of cyber security entities and the development of relationships and ability to reach out to these entities for appropriate assistance and expertise in various cyber security situations. Experience ensuring the development of security solutions that meet the needs of the business in an effective manner to include assessing and recommending security solutions for new technologies and modernization efforts including cloud-based offerings (e.g., SaaS, PaaS, IaaS), IT systems, services, and capabilities. In addition to the Specialized Experience noted above, applicants must also meet and demonstrate the IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Customer Service: Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external business partners and customers (any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unity produces including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government). Provides information or assistance. Delivers high quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Effectively manages customer relationships. Oral Communication: Makes clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information, as needed. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered. Handles technical, sensitive, or controversial topics with agility involving executives/managers as appropriate. Problem Solving: Identifies and analyzes problems, weighs relevance and accuracy of information, generates and evaluates alternative solutions, and makes sound recommendations. Education cannot be substituted for experience at the AD-00 grade level. For qualification determinations, your resume must contain the following for each work experience listed: Organization/Agency's Name Title Salary (series and grade, if applicable) Start and end dates (including the month and year) Number of hours you worked per week Relevant experience that supports your response to the specialized experience that is stated in the job announcement If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete and you will not receive consideration for this position. NOTE: Do not copy and paste the duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire from this announcement into your resume as that will not be considered a demonstration of your qualifications and your application may be marked as incomplete/ineligible and you will not receive consideration for this position. 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. Part-time and/or unpaid experience related to this position will be considered to determine the total number of years and months of experience. Be sure to note the number of paid or unpaid hours worked each week. Foreign Education: If you are qualifying by education and/or you have education completed in a foreign college/university described above, it is your responsibility to provide transcripts and proof of U.S. accreditation for foreign study. Please visit the following links for more information: http://www.naces.org http://www.fceatlanta.com Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. Additional information on the qualification requirements is outlined here. All requirements must be met by 02/23/2024, the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Contacts

• Address Export-Import Bank of the United States 811 Vermont Avenue, NW Washington, DC 20571 US
• Name: Fred Kirby
• Phone: 202-565-3627
• Email: [email protected]