DASA(DES) is seeking a change agent to lead the cybersecurity and cyberspace survivability of the Army's Digital Transformation across all weapon systems. This will involve strategic planning and engineering implementation guidance across the Army's Acquisition programs. By joining our dynamic team as a Deputy Director, you can make a meaningful impact by helping shape the future of Army modernization and by helping guide Army programs to deliver over matched capabilities to the joint warfighter

Duties

Apply expertise in diverse cybersecurity subject matters such as risk management framework, modern software delivery, vulnerability management, and continuous monitoring. Develop, adapt, and/or streamline policies and methods for evolving technology to meet security requirements through agile acquisition, and improve oversight of implementation by subordinate organizations. Perform the full range of supervisory duties for Department of the Army Civilians while overseeing contractor performance, all across a fast-paced team of experts. Assists in formulating strategies, tactics, and budget/action plan to acquire and allocate resources, and then optimizes, controls, and manages all resources across the Directorate. Collaborate with partners across Army and DoD to solve complex, cross-functional problems and maintain secure operations from enterprise to tactical/local levels. Communicate effectively from operator through senior management official levels on complex and controversial issues.

Requirements

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• One year trial/probationary period may be required.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S. Citizenship.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a determination of eligibility for a Top Secret/SCI security clearance for the duration of employment.
• This position requires you to submit a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE450) upon entry, and annually thereafter.
• This position is supervisory as defined by the Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) General Schedule Supervisory Guide (GSSG). A one year probation to assess your ability to perform supervisory duties is required unless previously completed.
• This position has a Temporary Duty (TDY) or business travel away from your permanent duty station requirement of up to 25% of the time.
• This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Advanced: Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management – Practitioner certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty.
• This position is Critical Acquisition Position (CAP). This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.
• This position requires Drug Testing.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: US Citizens In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below. 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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application. Additional information about transcripts is in this document. Individual Occupational Requirements (IOR): Have IT-related experience that demonstrates each of the following four competencies: 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. In addition to the IOR requirements above, you must meet the Specialized Requirements below. Specialized Experience: In order to qualify based on experience your resume must describe, at least one year of specialized experience at theNH-03 (GS-13 equivalent) level in the Federal Service that includes:1) Applying cybersecurity technology expertise to the planning, design, and implementation of new systems to meet modernization and digital transformation initiatives; 2) Applying cybersecurity management expertise to establish and/or maintain effective cybersecurity programs/policies across organizations; and 3) Leading teams and managing projects to achieve specified tasks within cost and schedule constraints, while coaching members on problem-solving methods and techniques, managing risks, and identifying opportunities.The definition of specialized experience is typical work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service NH-03 or (GS-13) equivalent. This is an Army Acquisition, Logistics and Technology Workforce position. Selectee must meet position requirements for Engineering and Technical Management - Practitioner r certification within 60 months as of entrance on duty. All acquisition Workforce Positions Mandated in Title 10, USC, Section 1723. DOD 5000.52-M, DOD Acquisition Career Development Program, contains specific requirements for acquisition categories and grades/levels and can be found at https://asc.army.mil. This is a Critical Acquisition Position. This position requires a 3-year tenure agreement. Must sign DD Form 2888 (Critical Acquisition Position Service Agreement) and execute, as a condition of employment, a written tenure agreement.

Education

Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify. For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone-no substitution of education for experience is permitted.

Contacts

• Address AD-W0FRAA OFFICE OF THE CHIEF SYSTEMS ENGINEER DO NOT MAIL Arlington, VA 22204 US
• Name: Army Applicant Help Desk