DOT is a vital cabinet-level federal department that supports the movement of people and goods over land, sea, and air with responsibility for the nation's critical infrastructure in all modes of transportation. Transportation Safety is DOT's highest priority and requires an effective cybersecurity program led by the DOT Chief Information Security Officer and following the National Institute of Standards and Technology's (NIST) Cybersecurity Framework.

Duties

The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as Associate Chief Information Officer (ACIO) for Cybersecurity and Information Protection in DOT's Office of the Chief Information Officer. The CISO is a dynamic leader with strong communication skills and a passion for protecting sensitive information and promoting secure and privacy-protective digital practices across the DOT enterprise. The CISO works closely with the CIO, peer ACIOs, , and DOT components and operating administrations to develop and implement strategies to safeguard DOT's data and systems, to maximize compliance with federal policy and regulatory requirements, and to ensure resiliency in systems supporting the DOT mission and stakeholders. The CISO also leads the agency in building a culture of security and privacy awareness among DOT personnel and partners, with a strong focus on building an effective and collaborative cybersecurity team.

Requirements

• You must be a U.S. Citizen.
• Submit application and resume online by 11:59 PM EST on the closing date.
• Provide all required documents by closing date.

Qualifications

As a basic requirement for entry into the Senior Executive Service (SES), you must clearly articulate and describe within your five (5) page resume evidence of progressively responsible supervisory, managerial, or professional experience which involved management of a program or organization of significant scope and complexity.  Your resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate your ability to perform the duties of this position and meet the mandatory Technical Qualification(s) and Managerial Executive Core Qualifications listed below. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Below are the descriptions of the mandatory technical qualifications for this position. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet these technical qualifications.  TQ1: Demonstrates expertise and leadership in Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) and/or Cybersecurity and Information Protection. TQ2: Demonstrates ability to understand and keep abreast of developing cybersecurity threats and trends, and sufficient foresight to plan for potential vulnerabilities acquired through enterprise acquisitions and other activity. TQ3: Demonstrates in-depth knowledge and success leading a cybersecurity enterprise while abiding by pertinent federal laws, regulations, policies, and guidance. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): Below are descriptions of the mandatory ECQs that are required for all SES positions. Your five (5) page resume must provide information regarding your professional experience and accomplishments that demonstrate you meet the 5 ECQs. ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity and Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team BuildingECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical CredibilityECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology ManagementECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/NegotiatingFUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Written Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Continual Learning, and Public Service Motivation.Additional information about the SES and Executive Core Qualifications can be found on the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) SES Website.You are strongly encouraged to review OPMs Guide to SES Qualifications for specific examples and guidance on writing effective ECQ narrative statements and executive resumes.

Contacts

• Address DOT, OFFICE OF THE SECRETARY Submit Application and Documents Online 1200 New Jersey Ave SE / HAHR - 50 Washington, District of Columbia 20590 United States
• Name: Automated Staffing Office
• Phone: 000-000-0000
• Email: [email protected]