This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Assistant Commandant for C5ISC, Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (CSISC), Engineering Services Division (ESD), Application Services Branch (APP), located in Portsmouth, VA and Kearneysville, WV.  Portsmouth, VA Salary GS-12 $88,183-$114,634; GS-13 $104,861-$136,323 Kearneysville, WV Salary GS-12 $99,200-$128,956; GS-13 $117,962-$153,34  

Duties

You will serve as an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (CUSTSPT/INFOSEC) and be responsible for developing methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts, providing ongoing optimization and problem-solving support, and acting as a primary stakeholder in the underlying information technology (IT) operational processes and functions that support the service, provide direction and monitor all significant activities so the service is delivered successfully. 

Requirements

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• This position requires a Secret clearance.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-12 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-11 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience must include the following: • Overseeing and/or participating in agile software development methodologies.• Utilizing Federal Government contracting practices and/or Contracting Officer Representative II (COR II) certifications or equivalent.• Performing activities in the DHS System Engineering Lifecycle (SELC), to include knowledge of System Engineering baselines and requirements management, to include Operational, Functional, Allocated, Production, etc.• Performing duties associated with Agile SCRUM methodologies to include ceremonies, terminology, Product Backlog.• Utilizing current development and lifecycle methodologies, including development and sustainment in the cloud and containerization. To qualify at the GS-13 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-12 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience must include the following: • Utilizing Federal Government contracting practices and/or Contracting Officer Representative II (COR II) certifications or equivalent.• Utilizing IT Project Management in all areas of Systems Engineering Life Cycle, to include System Engineering baselines and requirements management, to include Operational, Functional, Allocated, Production, etc.• Performing duties associated with Agile SCRUM methodologies to include ceremonies, terminology, Product Backlogs.• Utilizing and providing expertise in industry standard software development products/tools used in DevSecOps factory/production pipelines to include CI/CD automated software testing methods/tools.• Providing contract oversight for multiple contract types, skilled in authoring and delivering project status briefings to executives.• Utilizing knowledge of Government Procurement and Acquisition Life Cycle Management, demonstrated experience in being a member of an Integrated Project Team. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work.  In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also have 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 - 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. Education cannot be substituted at this grade level. 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

Contacts

• Address United States Coast Guard 2730 Martin Luther King Jr Ave SE STOP 7912 Washington, District of Columbia 20593 United States
• Name: USCG Applicant Support
• Phone: 866-656-6830
• Email: [email protected]