Supervisory Information Security Specialist

Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Assistant Commandant for Intelligence, Office of Intelligence Security Management (CG-22), Information Security Division (CG-222), Washington, D.C. Learn more about this agency Duties As a Supervisory Information Security Specialist, you will serve as the Chief Information Security Division (CG-222) within the Office of Intelligence Security Management. This position is responsible for policy development, interpretation and recommendations with respect to foreign disclosure of intelligence; law enforcement intelligence; homeland security and defense operations; defense articles and services; and dual-use technology. Being a Coast Guard civilian makes you a valuable member of the Coast Guard team. Typical work assignments include: Overseeing the vetting and approval of strategic communication proposals for foreign partners, specifically focusing on matters of significant political and operational sensitivity. Serving as the primary authority for the Coast Guard Intelligence Enterprise (CGIE) information security and operations security framework, governing the classification and declassification of classified information and management and protection of controlled unclassified information (CUI). Leads high-level interagency partnerships to refine Security Classification Guides and Critical Information Lists and ensures organizational policies remain compliant with evolving national and departmental standards. Leading and supervising an interdisciplinary team of foreign disclosure officers, security specialists, and program analysts. Leading and overseeing the development of Memoranda of Understanding, Memoranda of Agreement and/or Technical Agreements with foreign partners through coordination with internal and external partners such as International Affairs, the State Department, and Liaison Officers. Analyzing evolving requirements to engineer regulatory-compliant policies for the Coast Guard's foreign disclosure and classification programs. Conducts deep-dive policy analysis and service strategy evaluations to deliver high-impact recommendations to senior leadership. Requirements Conditions of employment ALL APPLICANTS: You must submit a resume supporting your specialized experience and responses to the online questionnaire. Your two (2) page RESUME showing all relevant work experience (paid and unpaid) including: duties performed; full name and address of the each employer; start and end dates (month/day/year); work schedule (part-time, full-time, number of hours if intermittent); salary; and any completed education and training (program title, subject area, number of hours completed, and completion date). For more information about what to include in your resume, please view this USAJOBS Resume Tutorial video on YouTube. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. May occasionally be required to work other than normal duty hours. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Key Requirements: To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation for TS/SCI Clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include e.g. a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined, a review of financial issues such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. Must be a U.S. Citizen or National. A one-year probationary period may be required. Must be able to obtain and maintain a TS/SCI security clearance. State Driver's license is required. This not a Bargaining Unit position. This is a Drug Test Position. Qualifications To qualify for the GS-14 grade level, applicants must have one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lowest grade level, GS-13 in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. NOTE: All experience statements (i.e., duties, specialized experience, or occupational assessment questionnaire) copied from this announcement and pasted into your resume will not be considered as a demonstration of your qualifications for this position. Specialized experience must include the following: Providing expert leadership and oversight within the foreign disclosure community, initiating high-impact policy shifts and adjudications that directly influence global interagency relations and future national security decisions. Serving as a persuasive communicator capable of interpreting sophisticated data to champion essential policies, backed by meticulous research and compelling articulation. Developing, and implementing policies and procedures for security applicable across the USCG. Leading, supervising, and evaluating federal employees, monitoring status of tasks, reviewing work products and providing feedback. Developing and implementing policies and procedures for information sharing arrangements with domestic and international partners, foreign disclosure, traditional information security (InfoSec), and operations security (OpSec). Leading, supervising, and evaluating federal employees, monitoring status of tasks, reviewing work products and providing feedback; coordinating with multiple internal and external partners to accomplish foreign disclosure and security missions. Providing direction and guidance to subordinate units responsible for information sharing and foreign disclosure. Briefing leadership regarding highly complex and challenging security issues and providing guidance and recommendations on possible solutions; providing exceptional attention to detail in all areas of responsibility. NOTE: Education cannot be substituted for experience at this grade level. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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. The Office of Personnel management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule, C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here. Additional information E-Verify DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. Fair Chance Act The Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act prohibits the Department of Homeland Security and its Components from requesting an applicant's criminal history record before that individual receives a conditional offer of employment. In accordance with 5 U.S. Code § 9202(c) and 5 C.F.R § 920.201 certain positions are exempt from the provisions of the Fair Chance to Compete Act. Applicants who believe they have been subjected to a violation of the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act, may submit a written complaint to [email protected]. Suitability Statement If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment. Shared Certificates Statement Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. Special Employment Consideration The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR 213.3102(u), and or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps, VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact [email protected]. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation. 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. DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service- connected disability rating of 30 percent or more. 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.