This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. Who May be Considered: U.S. Citizens View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

Applicants who live within the local commuting area (i.e., a 50-mile or less radius from Glebe Road, Arlington VA (not driving distance)) are ineligible for local remote work and are expected to perform work onsite and may be eligible for telework in accordance with agency policy. In this position, you will serve as a/an Physical Scientist, Operations Research Analyst, or Economist. Typical work assignments include: Oversee the research and development projects that support the NRMC's Technology Development and Deployment (TDDP) research and development program, including managing the cost, scope and schedule of high priority projects. Conduct stakeholder outreach to gather and scope analytic requirements. Assist the National Infrastructure Simulation and Analysis Center (NISAC) Program Management Office with portfolio management and analytic tool integration. Conduct a variety of authoritative, comprehensive, complex, and sensitive/classified projects and studies that encompass the analysis and evaluation of strategies, plans, and analysis in support of CISA priorities and NRMC portfolios and task forces. Gather information, identify, and analyze issues, and develop recommendations to resolve substantive risk management challenges. Adapt analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program implementation and organizational productivity. Lead the development of new plans, programs, and initiatives. Establish and monitor the scientific and development initiatives for projects assigned which include exploratory, advanced, or full-scale development programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and/or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Minimum Qualification requirements as listed below. BASIC REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE SERIES (1301): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to one of the majors shown above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OPERATIONS RESEARCH SERIES (1515): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. BASIC REQUIREMENTS ECONOMIC SERIES (0110): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing ALL the following duties: Collecting and implementing research and development requirements for projects; and Analyzing risk management challenges and issues and assisting in developing resolutions; and Providing support to develop critical infrastructure plans, programs, or initiatives; and Preparing reports and briefings based on cyber research and analysis. OR EDUCATION: A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution that included major study in fields directly related to the position. OR B. Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited institution that is directly related to the position. OR C. LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree, if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage by dividing your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then determine your education as a percentage by dividing the total number of completed graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate education minus 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) by 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify at this grade level. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing ALL the following duties: Supporting the successful completion and implementation of research and development projects; and Identifying and analyzing risk management challenges and developing solutions; and Monitoring scientific initiatives for critical infrastructure plans and programs; and Determining new approaches to achieve mission objectives. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing ALL the following duties: Coordinating and directing complex and comprehensive research to analyze and evaluate cyber plans, strategies, and policies; Using analytical techniques to evaluate risk management challenges and coordinate the implementation of solutions; Leading in the establishment and monitoring of scientific initiatives for critical infrastructure plans and programs; and Determining new approaches and identifying specific scientific steps to achieve mission objectives. National Service Experience (i.e., 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

Substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (refer to Qualifications section above).
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level.
There is no substitution of education for specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level.

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. Unofficial transcripts will be accepted that includes your name, the name of the educational institution, course title(s), number of credits, grade, and date of completion. An official transcript will be required if you are selected.

Education must be from an accredited 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.

Foreign Education: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the qualification requirements. You must show the education credentials have been evaluated by a private U.S. organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications for more information.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1616 N. Fort Myer Dr. CISA-FMD Stop 0380 Arlington, VA 20598-0380 US
• Name: CISA OCHCO Outreach & Employee Experience
• Email: [email protected]