IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN)

Summary This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of War. Title 5, United States Code, Section 9905, "Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of War." This position is part of the Department of War, Media Activity (WMA). The incumbent will be responsible for IT security in support of Department of War Media Activity (WMA) Mission Networks and Systems. Learn more about this agency Duties As a IT Specialist (INFOSEC/PLCYPLN) at the GS-2210-13 some of your typical work assignments may include: Directs and controls assigned Information Assurance (IA) services and provides specialized Information Security (IS)/IA services throughout the WMA enterprise. Serves as a technical expert Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INET) and oversees certification and accreditation activities for Information Assurance Compliance (INFOSEC) for the WMA Technology Support Office, Mission Systems. Serves as ISSO for Mission Systems broadcast network and ancillary systems. Plans organize and lead projects that involve high-level policy and program impacts and require a highly sophisticated understanding of modem communication methods and the technologies supporting those methods. Research technical capabilities of contractors, develop estimated costs, drafts technical requests for proposals, assess capability of contract experts, and provide advice to the WMA Enterprise Architect on final selection. Confers with the engineering staff and enforces DISA and National Security Agency (NSA) technical guides to evaluate information assurance requirements of overall infrastructure. Requirements Conditions of employment Must be a U.S. Citizen Occasional Travel Work Schedule: Full-time Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Overtime: Occasionally Tour of Duty: Set Schedule Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt Financial Disclosure: Not Required Telework Eligibility: This position is situational telework eligible Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-secret security clearance. Failure to obtain or retain a top-secret security clearance may result in termination of employment. Must be able to pass a pre-employment drug test screening, and periodic testing thereafter. Applicants must also have five years of experience in the IT/IA field, have worked previously as a systems administrator and a security technician. This is a DoD Cyberspace Workforce (CWF) position, and as a condition of employment, the incumbent must be fully qualified for their assigned work role(s) in accordance with DoDM 8140.03. Qualifications You may qualify at the GS 13, if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-12 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Providing expert technical advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical Information Assurance (IA) issues, security concepts, standards, and methods. Maintaining an organization information system-level Information Assurance (IA) program that identifies IA architecture, requirements, objectives, policies, personnel, and processes and procedures. Analyzes complex information security problems, mission vulnerabilities, security impacts to mission assurance, and convergence difficulties involving multiple security disciplines and other functional areas and provides cost effective, efficient, and productive solutions to ensure mission success. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series. You must have Information Technology (IT)-related experience which demonstrates proficiency in each of the following four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. NOTE: All materials must be submitted by the closing date of the announcement. GRADUATE EDUCATION: One academic year of graduate education is considered to be the number of credits hours that your graduate school has determined to represent one academic year of full-time study. Such study may have been performed on a full-time or part-time basis. If you cannot obtain your graduate school's definition of one year of graduate study, 18 semester hours (or 27 quarter hours) should be considered as satisfying the requirement for one year of full-time graduate study. FOREIGN EDUCATION: If you are using education completed in foreign colleges or universities to meet the qualification requirements, you must show that the education credentials have been evaluated by a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign education programs and such education has been deemed equivalent to that gained in an accredited U.S. education program; or full credit has been given for the courses at a U.S. accredited college or university. For further information, visit: https://www2.ed.gov/about/offices/list/ous/international/usnei/us/edlite-visitus-forrecog.html Additional information Other Notes: Cyber Workforce Role (CWR): Primary Code: 722 - Information Systems Security Manager Additional Code: 531 - Cyber Defense Incident Responder Proficiency level: Advanced Level IT Privileged User: Yes Information Systems Security Manager Work Role ID: 722 (NIST: OV-MG-001) Category/Specialty Area: Oversee & Govern / Cybersecurity Management Workforce Element: Cybersecurity Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave. RE-EMPLOYED ANNUITANT: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d NOTE: All applicants must meet qualifications and eligibility criteria by the closing date of the announcement. This position is subject to an initial drug screening, and random testing thereafter. A negative drug test result must be received by HR within 30 calendar days after the EOD (i.e., start date). The selectee's inability successfully pass; or refusal to conduct the test may result in: 1) the tentative or FJO being withdrawn during the recruitment process; or 2) subsequently being removed from Federal service for failure to meet a condition of employment. You may be required to sign a "Drug Test Statement of Understanding" if you are selected for this position. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see Who Needs to Register | Selective Service System : Selective Service System (sss.gov)) Expand Hide  additional information Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution. 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 windowLearn more about federal benefits. 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