Securing Travel, Protecting People - At the Transportation Security Administration, you will serve in a high-stakes environment to safeguard the American way of life. In cities across the country, you would secure airports, seaports, railroads, highways, and/or public transit systems, thus protecting America's transportation infrastructure and ensuring freedom of movement for people and commerce.

Duties

This Information Technology Specialist (InfoSec) position is located IAD - Governance, Risk & Compliance Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to: Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) in the execution of the Security Authorization (SA) and Ongoing Authorization (OA) processes for TSA IT systems. Acts as the SME in responses to the DHS Information Security Performance Plan which ensures compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) of 2002 and the Federal Information Security Modernization Act of 2014. Ensures that the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Special Publication (800-37) is properly applied to the agency IT systems enterprise. Uses concentrated knowledge involving steps 4, 5, and 6 of the RMF as defined in OMB M 14-03. Provides support for the Information System Security Officer (ISSO) and System Owner (SO) community in support of SA and OA activities. Represents IAD Governance, Risk, and Compliance as a technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities. Provides guidance and assistance related to the DHS Information Security Performance Plan. As a project manager, monitors, and evaluates work of team of contractors, and provides oversight. Is responsible for successful and effective communication and collaboration across TSA offices.

Requirements

Qualifications

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-H or GS-12 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialize experience is defined as: Conducting security assessments of information systems and networks utilizing NIST RMF methodologies and tools. Identifying security vulnerabilities and evaluating the effectiveness of security controls in mitigating risks. Preparing and presenting security assessment reports to management. Assisting with the development and implementation of security policies and procedures. To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the SV-I or GS-13 Pay Band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position to be filled. Specialize experience is defined as: Extensive experience leading risk assessment teams and/or programs in accordance with NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) requirements. Analyzing complex security issues and developing solutions. Interacting with senior management to communicate security risks and compliance requirements. Managing multiple projects at one time and ensuring milestones are met. Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Resumes must include the following: Narrative description of duties with start and end dates (including the month and year) for work experience. State the number of hours worked in a position (i.e. full-time or part-time). If part-time, state the total number of hours worked per week. Performance level (i.e. band or grade) Utilizing the USAJOBS Resume Builder and completing all available fields is strongly encouraged. You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

Contacts

• Address ES - Information Technology 6595 Springfield Center Dr Springfield, VA 22150 US
• Name: HC ServeU Customer Care
• Email: [email protected]