This position is in the Office of Information Technology (OIT), Information Protection Division (IPD), Cybersecurity and Information Risk Team (CIRT). Under direction of the CIRT supervisor, provides technical expertise in areas related to protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of agency information and information systems.

Duties

Executes OIT and CIRT strategy, proposes enhancements to improve the agency's security posture and resilience. Participates in CIRT planning and administration, providing technical expertise and recommendations in support of the agency's cyber security program including IT security training, compliance, and assessment and authorization activities. Serves as the agency expert in system assessment and authorization activities and compliance. Provides accurate and timely advice to management and peers on protecting the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of FCA information and information systems. Recommends policies to improve the security posture of the agency. Applies guidance from current applicable Federal laws and standards regarding the information security to assure FCA complies. Recommends the appropriate analysis and tools for identifying and protecting agency information and information systems against cyber compliance. Briefs the CISO regularly, and other Agency management, as appropriate, on issues involving the state of assigned cyber security. Provides written analysis and oral presentation, along with recommendations, on potential cyber security enhancements to better protect the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of FCA information and information systems. Includes presentation of results of systems security analysis. Monitors IT environment for security events, corelates data from multiple sources, diagnoses problems, and responds to incidents. Reviews proposed changes to the IT environment and advises management on areas of concern. Coordinates IT security related testing and analysis including Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), assessment and authorization (A&A), and other risk analysis. Advises appropriate management and staff of results; recommends remedial actions; and tracks implementation.

Requirements

• Suitability for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Submission of a financial disclosure report may be required.
• You must be a current FCA career or career conditional competitive service employee.
• Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required
• Must be a U.S. citizen.

Qualifications

Basic Experience Requirements: You must possess IT related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (e.g., IT certification), as appropriate) 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 (i.e., 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. AND You may qualify at the VH-39 (GS-13) band level if you have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the VH-38 (GS-12) band level in the Federal service. Specialized experience includes coordinating IT security assessment and authorization activities, identifying and overseeing efforts to comply with NIST guidance such as 800-53 requirements, coordinating annual Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA) audit, and developing and providing agency-wide IT security training and evaluating the results. AND IT security certifications such as Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP), CASP, Security+, GSEC, GSOC, Governance, Risk, and Compliance Certification (CGRC), or equivalent certification required. 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. You must meet all qualification requirements and submit all required supporting documentation by the closing date of this announcement. If you are found to be among the most highly qualified candidates you will be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration and possible interview. Time-In-Grade Requirements: Current and former Federal employees (including VEOA eligibles) must have served one-year (52 weeks) at the next lower grade in the Federal service to meet time-in-grade restrictions per 5 CFR 300, Subpart F, by the closing date of the announcement.

Education

Education may not be substituted for experience at the VH-39 band level.

Contacts

• Address Office of Agency Services, Human Resources Division 1501 Farm Credit Drive McLean, VA 22102 US
• Name: FCA HR Division
• Phone: 703-883-4135
• Email: [email protected]