The IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) position is in the Office of the Cybersecurity and Data Protection Directorate within the Technology and Integration Office for the Department of Veterans Affairs' (VA) Office of Electronic Health Record Modernization (OEHRM), within the Office of the Deputy Secretary of VA (DEPSECVA). The incumbent manages the cybersecurity compliance and risk management components while providing expert direction and oversight to numerous projects and program functions.

Duties

Support compliance, reliability, and accessibility to prevent vulnerability risks while safeguarding against unauthorized access to joint systems and data. Provide expert advice and consultation in the integration of IT systems ensuring controlled accessibility while preventing and defending against unauthorized access to systems, networks, and data. Support various risk management framework (RMF) activities to increase efficiencies for solutions. Provide advice and guidance regarding compliance with the RMF process throughout all stages of system acquisition, development, and maintenance. Identify and develop new policy or recommends changes to existing policies, standards and procedures for managing cybersecurity and privacy strategies. Provide accurate and timely reviews and recommendations to issues related to Health IT solutions in accordance with policy and standards. Advise management and staff on Federal Regulations, Privacy Act, FOIA and, where appropriate, Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act (HIPAA) requirements, policies, and procedures related to Health IT solutions. Administer and monitor cybersecurity and privacy compliance with program Health IT solutions. Work Schedule: Monday - Friday 8:00 am - 4:30 pm - Compressed/Flexible schedule at the discretion of the supervisor. Telework/Virtual: This position may be filled at the facility where the position is located (VA Central Office, Washington, DC) or in person - telework authorized (i.e., the employee may work at a VA facility or other VA-leased space other than the facility that is hiring the employee) and is authorized for telework up to 50%. VA supports the use of telework and filling virtually to help attract and retain talented individuals in public service, increase worker productivity, and better prepare the agency to operate during emergencies. Telework eligibility and potential duty location may be discussed during the interview process. Position Description Title/PD#: IT Spec (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC)/PD17653A Physical Requirements: This position is primarily sedentary, although some slight physical effort may be required. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts. The work does not require any special physical effort.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this job
• Subject to a background/suitability investigation
• Designated and/or random drug testing may be required
• May serve a probationary period
• Selective Service Registration is required for males born after 12/31/1959
• A complete application package; Resume, Transcripts, etc
• Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process

Qualifications

To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement. Selective Placement Factor: This position includes a competency/KSAs or special qualification without which a candidate could not perform the duties of a position in a satisfactory manner. Selective factors are applied in addition to minimum qualifications. Applicants who do not meet a selective factor are ineligible for further consideration. Evidence of the Selective Placement Factor must be reflected in your resume. The Selective Placement Factor for this position is: Extensive experience with information technology security programs, process management, performance management, policies, and organizational delegation to provide expert direction and oversight to manage numerous projects and program functions. GS-13 grade level: One year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the federal service); experience that equipped the applicant with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities (KSA's) and other characteristics to perform successfully the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled, in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Specialized experience includes: Experience with implementing National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) special publications including applying the NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) at an enterprise level where an organization is deploying major technology modernization enhancements to existing software and technology for healthcare/clinical environment as well as applying industry best practices for the same. Experience with providing technical security expertise while addressing security controls applicable to systems integration, compatibility and informatics in an environment employing multiple platforms. There is no educational substitution for the GS-13 level. 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; religions; 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.

Contacts

• Address Electronic Health Record Modernization - Integration Office 811 Vermont Avenue NW 2nd Floor 00EHR Washington, DC 20420 US
• Name: VHA National Recruitment Center
• Phone: (844)456-5208
• Email: [email protected]