The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of technical roles in Cybersecurity Program Management, including Cybersecurity Program Analyst, Cybersecurity Governance Expert, and Cybersecurity Program Coordinator. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.

Duties

There are a variety of Cybersecurity Program Management opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY) the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), and the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA). As a DHS Cybersecurity Service employee in the Technical Career Track, you will continually maintain and share your Cybersecurity Program Management expertise to perform a range of critical, complex, routine and non-routine tasks, including: Performing technical and nontechnical reviews of cybersecurity capabilities, responsibilities, and requirements to ensure they align with the overall needs of cybersecurity mission and business enterprise priorities. Applying knowledge of the principles and methods of capital investment analysis and business case analysis, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or return on investment analysis determining opportunities for new and improved cybersecurity business process solutions. Reviewing current and future cybersecurity programs and developing or implementing methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. Understanding the cyber threat landscape, applicable authorities, and directives and how interdependencies impact program design to support the coordination, implementation and execution of DHS's cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with critical Departmental or Component cybersecurity priorities. Working with DHS HQ and/or Component experts to draft and publish supply chain security and risk management documents in alignment with strategic plans. Evaluating programs to develop supply chain, system, network, performance, and cyber security requirements and determine compliance with established organizational and external standards. Serving as a technical mentor to DHS headquarters and/or Component employees in cybersecurity program management and those seeking to build expertise in the field. Proactively coordinating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to share intellectual capital and relevant information in support of the overall success of cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with critical agency cybersecurity priorities. Customizing communications on cybersecurity program management initiatives in support of mitigating any issues compromising DHS or Component security.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
• You must be 18 years of age.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Security clearance levels may vary.
• Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
• Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including completing any applicable financial disclosure.
• May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.
• While many of these positions are considered telework eligible, some individuals must live within 2 hrs driving distance to a DHS SCIF in either Chandler, AZ; Stennis, MS; Idaho Falls, ID; Arlington, VA; Pensacola, FL; Springfield, VA or D.C.
• Remote work may be available for some positions.

Qualifications

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. This position is in the Technical Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally: Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience. Range from experienced cybersecurity professionals who apply technical expertise and independent judgement to perform cybersecurity work - to - recognized Federal cybersecurity technical authorities with uncommon technical expertise who advise on cybersecurity challenges impacting DHS and the Nation. Depending on their career level, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability Cybersecurity Program Management will generally apply their technical expertise to: Apply knowledge of information security to define the organization's direction and direct resources to achieve the mission. Develop and recommends policy changes to support mission needs. Manage security implications within the organization as directed. DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries.? To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal. This position is focused on Cybersecurity Program Management. DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.

Education

Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity Talent Management System 245 Murray Lane SW Washington, DC 20528 US
• Name: DHS Cybersecurity Service Talent Team
• Email: [email protected]