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

Within CISA, the National Risk Management Center (NRMC) is a risk-driven analysis and planning center focused on addressing significant risks to our national critical functions. NRMC works with partners to generate solutions to the most complex, strategic risks to critical infrastructure. To accomplish this mission, NRMC operates using a collaborative model that relies on close integration with Federal, State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) government partners, and diverse private sector partners. In this position, you will serve as a/an Physical Scientist, Operations Research Analyst, or Economist. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing research and development projects that support the NRMC's mission; including managing the cost, scope and schedule of high priority projects. Conducting stakeholder outreach to gather and scope analytic requirements. Assessing areas of physical or cyber risk to one or more critical infrastructure sectors; conducting research, writing reports, and coordinating with working groups and other partners to manage risks. Assisting with portfolio management and analytic tool integration. Conducting a variety of authoritative, comprehensive, complex, and sensitive/classified projects and studies that encompass the analysis and evaluation of strategies, plans, and analysis in support of CISA priorities and NRMC portfolios and task forces. Gathering information, identifying, and analyzing issues, and developing recommendations to resolve substantive risk management challenges. Adapting analytical techniques and evaluation criteria to measure and improve program implementation and organizational productivity. Leading the development of new plans, programs, and initiatives. Establishing and monitoring the scientific and development initiatives for projects assigned which include exploratory, advanced, or full-scale development programs.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education and/or 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 ECONOMIC SERIES (0110): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in economics, that included at least 21 semester hours in economics and 3 semester hours in statistics, accounting, or calculus. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to a major in economics, as shown above, plus appropriate experience or additional education. BASIC REQUIREMENTS PHYSICAL SCIENCE SERIES (1301): A. Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in physical science, engineering, or mathematics that included 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science such as mechanics, dynamics, properties of materials, and electronics. OR B. Combination of education and experience: courses equivalent to one of the majors shown above, that included at least 24 semester hours in physical science and/or related engineering science, plus appropriate experience or additional education. BASIC REQUIREMENTS OPERATIONS RESEARCH SERIES (1515): Degree: Bachelor's degree (or higher degree) in operations research; or a degree with at least 24 semester hours in a combination of operations research, mathematics, probability, statistics, mathematical logic, science, or subject-matter courses requiring substantial competence in college-level mathematics or statistics. At least 3 of the 24 semester hours must have been in calculus. IN ADDITION TO MEETING THE BASIC REQUIREMENTS ABOVE, YOU MUST ALSO MEET THE FOLLOWING MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: You qualify for the GS-11 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Conducting operational research and apply it to cybersecurity and infrastructure risk management projects. Utilizing knowledge of at least one national critical function or critical infrastructure sector to evaluate risk management challenges and coordinate the implementation of solutions. Managing scientific initiatives for critical infrastructure plans and programs; and Writing, interpreting, and implementing cybersecurity related policy. OR EDUCATION: A. Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree from an accredited institution that included major study in fields directly related to the position.ORB. Three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to such a degree from an accredited institution that included major study in the field of study described in statement "A" above.ORC. LL.M. (Master of Laws) degree, if related OR COMBINATION OF EXPERIENCE AND EDUCATION: To combine education and experience, determine your total qualifying experience as a percentage by dividing your total months of qualifying experience by 12. Then determine your education as a percentage by dividing the total number of completed graduate education beyond the second year (total graduate education minus 36 semester hours or 54 quarter hours) by 18 semester hours or 27 quarter hours. Finally, add the two percentages. The total percentage must equal at least 100% to qualify at this grade level. You qualify for the GS-12 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Performing extensive research and developing recommendations and reports for high level government officials associated with protection of critical infrastructure or cybersecurity. Utilizing background in at least one national critical function or critical infrastructure sector and analytical techniques to evaluate risk management challenges. Managing scientific initiatives for critical infrastructure plans and programs; and Writing, interpreting, and implementing cybersecurity related policy and identifying specific scientific steps to achieve mission objectives. You qualify for the GS-13 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-12 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Coordinating, directing, and performing complex and comprehensive research and developing recommendations and reports for high level government officials associated with protection of critical infrastructure or cybersecurity. Utilizing extensive background in at least one national critical function or critical infrastructure sector and analytical techniques to evaluate risk management challenges and coordinate the implementation of solutions. Leading in the establishment and management of scientific initiatives for critical infrastructure plans and programs; and Writing, interpreting, and implementing cybersecurity related policy and determining new approaches and identifying specific scientific steps to achieve mission objectives. 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

For positions with an education requirement, or if you are qualifying for a position by substituting education or training for experience, you MUST submit a copy of your transcripts or equivalent. 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: Amber Whitlock
• Phone: 202-679-6196
• Email: [email protected]