This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Security and Privacy Group (ISPG), Division of Cyber Threat and Security Operations (DCTSO). As a Supervisory IT Specialist (Security), GS-2210-15, you will serve as first-level supervisor and Division Director, who leads a staff responsible for operating the CMS Enterprise Security Operations Center.

Duties

Oversees the enterprise breach notification process through participation in risk assessments and coordination with CMS business owners and HHS (e.g. Privacy Incident Response Team and the Office for Civil Rights). Oversees or personally conducts work that develops and produces a variety of written products, including briefing documents, correspondence, contractor performance evaluations, project evaluations and reports, and issue papers. Translates technically complex concepts into understandable and actionable language for non-technical audiences, and adapts communication style and presentation in line with an audience’s specific needs (e.g., senior leadership). Finds ways to improve production or increase the quality of the work directed and develops performance standards. Hears and resolves complaints from subordinates. Plans and manages the development, implementation, and operations of the CMS vulnerability management program, which conducts ongoing assessments of the CMS enterprise network environment.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration. Basic Requirement: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientiously attends to detail. 2. Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individual who uses or receives the services or products that your work or 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; and is committed to providing quality products and services. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND In order to qualify for the GS-15 grade level, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: (1) Providing technical guidance in developing and improving security architecture; (2) Providing guidance on Information Technology (IT) security and privacy compliance to stakeholders; AND (3) Analyzing IT security and privacy requirements to determine risk to an organization's programs. 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. Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current Federal employees must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12419562

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Information Technology 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]