Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)

Summary This position is located in the Office of the Managing Director (OMD), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), Cybersecurity Group within The Federal Communications Commission (FCC), located in Washington, DC. RELOCATION EXPENSES WILL NOT BE PAID.   THIS VACANCY ANNOUNCEMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL ADDITIONAL POSITIONS WITHIN 90 DAYS. Learn more about this agency Requirements Conditions of Employment US Citizenship. Suitable for employment as determined by a background investigation. Serve a probationary period of one year, if applicable. Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered with Selective Service. Financial disclosure statement may be required upon assuming the position. Drug Testing Required. Security Clearance Required Please note your resume must thoroughly support your responses to the vacancy questions.  Your resume is an integral part of the process for determining if you meet the basic qualifications of the position and determining if you are to be among the best qualified. Qualifications Applicants must meet eligibility and qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement.  Time in grade restrictions do not apply to Direct Hire procedures. Basic Requirements: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. AND Specialized Experience: In order to be deemed as qualified, candidates must have one year of specialized experience which is equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service. Specialized experience is defined as follows: 1. Experience providing technologically advice and guidance to management regarding cybersecurity risks to an organization's information technology (IT) assets (data, networks, and applications) while performing as a technical and policy ISSM. 2. Experience coordinating ongoing cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews to improve the effectiveness of IT security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk. 3. Experience developing and interpreting policies, procedures and strategies and making recommendations to improve the delivery of information security services throughout an organization. 4. Experience identifying information security problems/issues, be they technical, policy or procedure based, and recommending improvements and changes to prevent recurrences. 5. Experience using GRC tools to identify and mitigate risks within information systems/boundaries. Education Any/all educational requirements (if applicable) are listed and outlined within the "Qualifications" section. Additional information EEO Policy Statement Reasonable Accommodation Policy Statement Veterans Information Legal and Regulatory Guidance Other: -  Before hiring, an agency will ask you to complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation.  The agency will also ask you to sign and certify the accuracy of all the information in your application.  If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be fired after you begin work; or you may be fined or jailed. If you are a male over age 18 who was born after December 31, 1959, you must have registered with the Selective Service System (or have an exemption) to be eligible for a Federal job. -  If applicable, you will be required to serve a trial period of one year. -  In order for you to be employed at the FCC, there are certain Commission and Federal laws governing the financial interests of you and members of your immediate family. If selected for the position, you must submit a financial disclosure statement upon assuming the position. Read more Benefits A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new window Learn more about federal benefits. The FCC offers a wide range of employee benefits, including: Health Insurance Life Insurance Dental & Vision Insurance Flexible Spending Accounts Long-Term Care Insurance Holidays and Leave Retirement Thrift Savings Plan Transit Benefit Alternative Work Schedule Telecommuting Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.