Who May Be Considered: Internal to an agency - Current Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employees Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP) View common definitions of terms found in this announcement.

Duties

Typical work assignments include: Prepares decision papers, reports, and analyses on program activities for senior officials and policy makers. Represents the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) and the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) as a subject matter expert and speaks for DHS and CISA at national and international meetings, symposia, and conferences. Provides end-to-end coordination and management of cybersecurity exercises provided to the customer. Mastery knowledge and experience in applying Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles in the planning and conduct of training/exercises related to the security and resilience of critical infrastructure with respect to cybersecurity risks and threats. Mastery knowledge and experience in contracting and procurement, including knowledge of various contract types, contract negotiation and administration, and the principles, practices, and methods used to conduct market research, develop statements of work and independent cost estimates; lead or participate in technical evaluations; and in the planning execution, monitoring, review and approval of the work of the contract vendors in accordance with applicable laws, regulations and policies.

Requirements

Qualifications

To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying. Applicants must demonstrate that they meet the Basic Requirements AND Specialized Experience requirements as noted below. You may be considered for GS-2210 Series if you possess information technology related experience demonstrating each of the four required competencies: Basic Requirements: 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. You qualify for the GS-15 grade level, if you have: EXPERIENCE: At least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Experience leading, planning, organizing and directing the work of a cybersecurity team of professionals. Experience applying Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP) principles in the planning and conduct of cybersecurity exercises. Experience with contracting and procurement processes including negotiations, administration, market research and developing statements of work. Experience administering budgets including preparing, justifying, reporting and execution. Experience preparing high level briefings, decision papers, reports, and analyses on program activities for senior officials, policy makers and other stakeholders. Experience collaborating with critical infrastructure owners and operators, IT security experts, and managers to support organizational cybersecurity 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. Time-in-Grade Requirements: Under competitive merit promotion procedures, any individual who is currently holding, or who has held within the previous 52 weeks, a General Schedule position under a non-temporary appointment in the competitive or excepted service, must meet "time-in-grade" requirements (have served 52 weeks at the next lower grade of the grade for which you are applying). Time After Competitive Appointment: By the closing date specified in this job announcement, current Federal civilian employees must wait at least 90 days after their latest non-temporary appointment from a competitive service referral certificate before promotion, transfer, reinstatement, reassignment, or detail. All qualification requirements, including Time-in-Grade, must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Qualification AND Time-in-Grade claims will be subject to verification.

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 grade level.

Contacts

• Address Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency 1616 Fort Myer Dr. Arlington, VA 22209 US
• Name: Justin Garrison
• Phone: 202-412-9589
• Email: [email protected]