The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment.

Duties

This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Office of Information Services (OIS). The position is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Provides critical support to 0IS in the delivery, implementation and integration of government-wide cybersecurity defense strategies.

Requirements

Qualifications

In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below.To qualify for this position at the CP-12 grade level, you must have had at least one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-11/GS-13 grade level.Specialized experience may be defined as the following:    (1) Initiating, directing, and participating in security audits, security reviews, and risk assessments; and developing contingency plans;(2) Developing, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring the certification and accreditation of organizational systems and infrastructure; IT security strategy, IT security plans; IT security policies; standards and practices; and security management programs;(3) Implementing and initiating security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to detect, intercept, and prevent internal or external attacks; and(4) Identifying changes needed resulting from new security technologies, vulnerabilities, and threats.In addition to meeting the above described specialized experience requirements, your IT experience will be evaluated and be expected to include described experience in the following competencies: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 (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., 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.All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement.(Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/)

Education

There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information Services 119 D Street NE Washington, DC 20510
• Email: [email protected]