The incumbent of this position serves as a Cybersecurity Specialist (Curriculum Manager) at the CDSE in Linthicum, MD. The incumbent, utilizing their subject matter knowledge, reviews and assist in the interpretation of new & existing Cybersecurity policy, procedures, and regulations, and then analyzes their impact on developing, implementing, and maintaining the CDSE Cybersecurity curricula. Training that is developed and delivered to our targeted adult learner audiences.

Duties

The incumbent of this position serves as a Cybersecurity Specialist (Senior Instructor) at the CDSE in Linthicum, MD . Duties as follows: Provides support through planning, coordination, implementation, and maintenance for current and emerging security certification programs Plans, coordinates, and controls cybersecurity training programs, products, and services throughout development and delivery. Serves as a recognized, cybersecurity authoritative consultant and provider of training for the protection of national security information and other assets and the performance of sensitive duties as set forth in the requirements of the DoD with respect to cybersecurity. Provides authoritative guidance to students, security specialists in the field, and the professional DoD security community at large. Identifies and implements new and innovative courses of instruction and training products and works to integrate technology-based training and other educational technology strategies into existing classroom instruction

Requirements

• Must be a US citizen
• Selective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service. For more information http://www.sss.gov
• Resume and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be considered
• This is a Drug Testing designated position
• Position is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C. 1601
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: Occasionally
• Tour of Duty: Flexible
• PCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is telework eligible, but is not a full time telework position. The incumbent will be required to report to the office on a routine basis.
• If selected, the incumbent must obtain and maintain appropriate security clearance as indicated in job announcement.
• Incumbent must successfully attain and maintain the Basic Level Certification for the CDSE’s Instructor Certification Program within 24 months of hire date.
• Incumbent must attain and maintain the DoD 8570.01-M, Information Assurance Workforce Improvement Program, IAM Level III and IAT Level II certification within six months of entering the position

Qualifications

The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-b/for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 09/09/2024 Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade (GS/ GG-13) in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Acting a knowledge based authority in the Cybersecurity field to include utilizing experimental theories, new developments, and recent interpretations of its important policies and program procedures. Managing cybersecurity program resources and implementation. Developing, implementing, and evaluating training programs. Applying principles of adult education and teaching methodologies to a cybersecurity training program. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Cybersecurity Protect and defend information and information systems in order to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability. (AKA Information Assurance) 2. Risk Management Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools used for risk assessment and mitigation, including assessment of failures and their consequences. 3. Technical Competence Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or extensive on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. 4. Teaching Others Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; coaches others on how to perform tasks; acts as a mentor. 5. 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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Contacts

• Address Defense Counterintelligence and Security Agency 27130 Telegraph Road Quantico, VA 22134 US
• Name: DCSA Servicing Team
• Phone: 614-692-2886
• Email: [email protected]