This position is located in the Department of Health & Human Services (HHS), Centers for Medicare & Medicaid Services (CMS), Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics (OEDA), Data Analytics and Strategy Group (DASG). As a IT Specialist (Security), GS-2210-14, you will serve as a senior technical advisor and is assigned to participate and lead efforts towards achieving the tactical and strategic objectives of the CMS Information Security Program.

Duties

Apply knowledge in software systems lifecycle and software engineering practices applicable to secure data storage, retrieval, and sharing, identifying security risks and system vulnerabilities while balancing customer service expectations. Work alongside engineers and product development specialists to recommend solutions which meet both business and security requirements. Serve as a subject matter expert in the practical use and application of securely developed technologies and as in the lifecycle management of applications developed using industry interoperable standards. Use expert knowledge of security and privacy policy best practices to implement interoperable and standards-based data dissemination practices. Serve as the security lead for interdisciplinary teams and as an Agency liaison to provide feedback to internal and external entities involved in advancing secure data sharing efforts while protecting personal information.

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.

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 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. 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. AND In order to qualify for the GS-14, 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-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include: Evaluating the effectiveness and efficiency of operational IT security and privacy programs; AND Recommending solutions to problems in implementing policies affecting IT security and beneficiary privacy; AND Implementing standards for the secure transmission of data through application programming interfaces. 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. Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12460619

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Contacts

• Address Office of Enterprise Data and Analytics 7500 Security Blvd Woodlawn, MD 21244 US
• Name: CMS HR Inquiries
• Email: [email protected]