Summary
This serves as public notice for the use of OPM's Direct Hire Authority. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration.
This position is located in the Risk Solutions Branch Division of Global Information Technology Risk, Enterprise Chief Information Security Office, Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT/E-CISO/GITR/RS), in the U.S. Department of State (DOS).
Duties
- Performs risk reviews and facilitates the identification of security control recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
- Develops and implements process improvement controls, techniques, and mechanisms that improve upon Office mission functions.
- Coordinates major cyber risk assessments and IT projects and programs for Enterprise Chief Information Security Office (E-CISO) and Division of Global Information Technology Risk (GITR).
- Leads, plans, organizes, conducts, and participates in working groups, committees and other related sessions.
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Requirements
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. Citizenship is required.
- Incumbent will be subject to random drug testing.
- Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
- Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit: www.dhs.gov/E-Verify/
Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements described below by the closing date of this announcement.
Applicants applying for the GS-14 grade level must meet the following requirements: Have IT-related experience demonstrating EACH of the four competencies AND specialized experience listed below:
- Attention to Detail - experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been responsible for reviewing the work of others to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
- Customer Service - developing and maintaining relationships with customers, anticipating and assessing the current and future information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products or services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
- Oral Communication - briefing senior-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of complex technical information to a non-technical audience.
- Problem Solving - identifying alternatives to address unique, highly complex, or sensitive information technology-related issues. I have anticipated information technology-related problems and have identified and evaluated potential sources of information to generate alternative solutions.
Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
- Experience analyzing and assessing IT systems security.
- Experience developing and reviewing risk assessment reports, security assessment reports, white papers, decision memoranda, and standard operation procedures (SOPs).
- Experience performing risk reviews and identifying security control recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
There is no substitute of education for specialized experience for the GS-14 position.
Education
Education requirements do not apply to this vacancy announcement.
Additional information
- For reasonable accommodation at the U.S. Department of State, please contact the Office of Accessibility and Accommodations at (202) 663-3474 or OAA@state.gov.
- If eligible, telework agreements may be permitted with supervisory approval.
- Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement. If eligible, applicants to this announcement may be referred to other similar positions in other Bureaus/Offices in the Department for up to 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.
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You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority, veterans' preference and traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply. For this announcement, all applicants will be assessed to determine if they meet the qualifications for this position, specifically the education, specialized experience, and knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) necessary to perform the work of the position. All applications that meet the required qualifications will be referred to the selecting official in the order in which the applications were received.
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity.
Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following KSAs and other characteristics that are relevant to the duties of this position and must be fully supported by information in your resume:
- Knowledge of information security principles, concepts, standards, and practices.
- Knowledge of IT project management techniques.
- Knowledge of IT cybersecurity principles, technologies, and processes.
- Knowledge of Cybersecurity Risk Management.
- Knowledge of program management concepts, methods, standards, and practices.
- Ability to communicate effectively orally and writing.
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