This is a Direct Hire Authority (DHA) solicitation utilizing the DHA for Acq Demo Business and Technical Management to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to positions in the competitive service. Salary Ranges are the following unless statutory/regulatory rates prevail. For the Redstone Arsenal, AL Location: $90,431 to $139,798 (includes 21.48% locality) For the Schriever AFB, CO Location: $89,128 to $137,784 (includes 19.73% locality)

Duties

The position(s) covered by this vacancy announcement is in the Department of Defense (DoD) Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo). For more information please see: AcqDemo This position is part of the Department of Defense (DoD), Missile Defense Agency (MDA). The incumbent will be responsible for serving as a specialist in cybersecurity and security concepts, standards, and methods. As a IT Specialist (Security) at the NH-2210-3 broadband level some of your typical work assignments may include: Assist the ISSM in managing cybersecurity program and personnel within assigned portfolio. Implement Risk Management Framework (RMF) and develop all necessary artifacts (System Security Planning, System Categorization, System Security Plan (SSP), Plan of Action & Milestone (POA&M) and Cyber scorecard) on key components of the Missile Defense Agency Enterprise Networks. Ensure the Cybersecurity, Resiliency, Survivability, Confidentiality, Integrity, and Availability (CIA) of systems, networks and data, IAW DoD Instructions 8500.01 and 8510.01 and other applicable OMB, DoD, CNSS, NIST and Agency publications. Advise the Program Manager and key stakeholders as required on emerging Cybersecurity (CS) risk posture and status and emerging technology (e.g., Cloud, Virtualization, Agile, and DevSecOps) as well as changes to the Risk Management program requirements. Assists with Local Control Center (LCC/Tier III) activities and collaborate with the MDA (Tier II) CyberSecurity Service Provider (CSSP) to monitor systems for threats and vulnerabilities. Monitor the Cyber Tasking Order (CTO) program and coordinate with system and network administrators on CTO requirements and reporting to include incident response with MDA Computer Emergency Response Team (CERT).

Requirements

• Must be a U.S. Citizen
• Occasional Travel
• Work Schedule: Full-time
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Maxiflex
• Recruitment Incentives: Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees based on agency policy and availability.
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible
• This is a drug testing designated position.
• Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartmented Investigation (TS/SCI) clearance.
• This is an acquisition position coded Practitioner in Engineering and Technical Management. Must obtain mandatory Back-to-Basics (BtB) certification within 60 months of entry into position.
• Must acquire 80 Continuous Learning Points every 24 months.
• Must have baseline certification for Information Assurance Workforce/Cybersecurity Level III in the Management Category or obtain certification within 6 months of entering into this position.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the NH-03 broadband level, if you fulfill the following qualifications: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the NH-02/GS-11 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Prepare and review Risk Management Framework (RMF) documentation and controls to make recommendations for improvements to DoD accreditation/authorization process documentation. Apply Cybersecurity principles, practices, methods, and techniques. Analyze operations in order to provide timely, relevant situational awareness of potential threats, attacks, and network status by using one of the following: network monitoring, intrusion detection, response, or mitigation. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. 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. Please limit your resume to five pages. If more than five pages are submitted, only the first five pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility/qualifications. NOTE: The limit does not apply to cover letters, eligibility documents such as Standard Form (SF) 50, Military Spouse, DD Form 214, transcripts, etc.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Missile Defense Agency Bldg 5222 Martin Rd Redstone Arsenal, AL 35898 US
• Name: MDA Servicing Team
• Phone: 6146920299
• Email: [email protected]