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 Interagency/Career Transition Assistance Program (I/CTAP) eligibles View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

Typical work assignments include: Communicate the value of Information Technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization's stakeholders. Define and manage IT and/or cybersecurity related programs and projects to include program initiatives and activities and cybersecurity awareness. Consult with stakeholders to evaluate functional cybersecurity requirements and translate requirements into technical solutions. Coordinate federal interagency cyber incident response, handling, requests for technical assistance, and reports. Build cybersecurity coalitions amongst the federal interagency to promote information sharing, reduce duplication, and improve the cybersecurity services provided by federal agencies. Provide situational awareness and cyber incident forensics and mitigation assistance to federal cyber officials in support of stakeholders. Analyze cyber threat intelligence from multiple sources to advise federal cyber officials on courses of action to reduce cyber vulnerabilities. Notify private and public sector stakeholders of potential cyber vulnerabilities and provide guidance on options to mitigate. Present findings of cyber incidents and analyses to senior federal officials. Participate as a presenter in regional seminars, symposia, and meetings relating to cybersecurity.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required 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: You must 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-13 grade level if you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Providing oversight of multiple IT projects to include benefits management, life cycle management, and program governance; Applying IT cybersecurity program management and project management principles and techniques; AND Offering routine policy guidance to cyber management, staff, and users. 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

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts if you want to substitute your education for experience. 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 Fort Myer Dr. Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Customer Care Center DEU HR
• Phone: 317-212-0454
• Email: [email protected]