Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at Department Of Defense
Quantico, VA 22134
About the Job
DutiesAs a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for the following duties:
- Lead, direct and supervise a team supporting the DCSA counterintelligence (CI) cyber mission
- Set the direction, organizational goals, and priorities of teams' efforts in accordance with the DCSA, Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate, and Cyber Mission Center (CMC) mission, vision, and strategic goals
- Oversee the project management and planning of time-sensitive schedules concerning deployment of DCSA specialized programs.
- Assist in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and communication of cyber programs, procedures, and tools.
- Serve as the CI focal point concerning cybersecurity and ensures program compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements; oversees development and preparation of assessment documentation and obtains authorization approvals from the Authorizing Official before operating new systems.
- Serve as a DCSA CI Cyber Portfolio Manager; review major DCSA IT investments for consistency with DCSA/DoD strategies, capital plans, and enterprise architectures through key representation at various agency meetings and governance boards
Ensure investments are properly resourced, funded, and meet specified programmatic requirements; perform cost-benefit analysis for all proposed procurements and is instrumental in decision-making to support funding for new initiatives.
- Formulate recommendations concerning requirements and/or modifications of proposed IT/cyber capabilities and organizational changes and or major changes to workforce structure, recruiting, hiring, and retention, resource allocation, and operational guidance.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US citizenSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
For more information
1601Work Schedule: Full TimeOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexiblePCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
Relocation May Be AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: RequiredTelework 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
Qualifications
This position is coded as Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, cyber code 541, at the basic proficiency level
DoD civilian employees and Service members must meet the foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment in accordance with DoDI 8140.02.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements
See: 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 10/21/2024
For all positions 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
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-12 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: Expert experience collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
Expert experience supervising personnel, setting direction, and developing subordinates
Expert experience managing and supporting multiple programs/projects
Experience conducting requirements analysis and translating functional requirements into system requirements
Knowledge and experience with budgeting, contracting and procurement processes and actions
Expert experience with Cybersecurity, IT concepts, principles, operations, and practices to develop new information technology (IT) and information management (IM) methods, approaches, or procedures.Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1
Leadership
2
IT Program Management (PPMGT)
3
Requirements Analysis (SYSANALYSIS)
4
Contracting/Procurement
5
Developing OthersEducation
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional informationVETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause
Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Other Notes: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:
Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs)
Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration
Help
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
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Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:
Start and end dates (including the month and year).The number of hours you worked per week.The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement
Your experience needs to address every required qualification.If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
- Lead, direct and supervise a team supporting the DCSA counterintelligence (CI) cyber mission
- Set the direction, organizational goals, and priorities of teams' efforts in accordance with the DCSA, Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate, and Cyber Mission Center (CMC) mission, vision, and strategic goals
- Oversee the project management and planning of time-sensitive schedules concerning deployment of DCSA specialized programs.
- Assist in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and communication of cyber programs, procedures, and tools.
- Serve as the CI focal point concerning cybersecurity and ensures program compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements; oversees development and preparation of assessment documentation and obtains authorization approvals from the Authorizing Official before operating new systems.
- Serve as a DCSA CI Cyber Portfolio Manager; review major DCSA IT investments for consistency with DCSA/DoD strategies, capital plans, and enterprise architectures through key representation at various agency meetings and governance boards
Ensure investments are properly resourced, funded, and meet specified programmatic requirements; perform cost-benefit analysis for all proposed procurements and is instrumental in decision-making to support funding for new initiatives.
- Formulate recommendations concerning requirements and/or modifications of proposed IT/cyber capabilities and organizational changes and or major changes to workforce structure, recruiting, hiring, and retention, resource allocation, and operational guidance.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentMust be a US citizenSelective Service Requirement: Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
For more information
http://www.sss.govResume
and supporting documents received by 11:59PM EST will be consideredThis is a Drug Testing designated positionPosition is a (DCIPS) position in the Excepted Service under U.S.C1601Work Schedule: Full TimeOvertime: OccasionallyTour of Duty: FlexiblePCS (Permanent Change of Station): Not Authorized
Relocation May Be AuthorizedFair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): ExemptFinancial Disclosure: RequiredTelework 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
Qualifications
This position is coded as Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, cyber code 541, at the basic proficiency level
DoD civilian employees and Service members must meet the foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment in accordance with DoDI 8140.02.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements
See: 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 10/21/2024
For all positions 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
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-12 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: Expert experience collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals
Expert experience supervising personnel, setting direction, and developing subordinates
Expert experience managing and supporting multiple programs/projects
Experience conducting requirements analysis and translating functional requirements into system requirements
Knowledge and experience with budgeting, contracting and procurement processes and actions
Expert experience with Cybersecurity, IT concepts, principles, operations, and practices to develop new information technology (IT) and information management (IM) methods, approaches, or procedures.Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies:
1
Leadership
2
IT Program Management (PPMGT)
3
Requirements Analysis (SYSANALYSIS)
4
Contracting/Procurement
5
Developing OthersEducation
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
Additional informationVETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL
In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause
Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria.
Other Notes: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:
Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period.
If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions.
If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS.
Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status.All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc.
Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs)
Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration
Help
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.
Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Read the job opportunity carefully to make sure you have included all required contact information.Include dates, hours, level of experience and examples for each work experience
For each work experience you list, make sure you include:
Start and end dates (including the month and year).The number of hours you worked per week.The level and amount of experience-for instance, whether you served as a project manager or a team member helps to illustrate your level of experience.Examples of relevant experiences and accomplishments that prove you can perform the tasks at the level required for the job as stated in the job announcement
Your experience needs to address every required qualification.If your resume does not clearly outline details for each position as noted, you may be deemed "not referred" for this position.
Once the application process is complete, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine whether you meet the job qualifications listed on this announcement
If you are minimally qualified for this job, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the Occupational Questionnaire
If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job If you are found to be among the top candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.
