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. We may select from this announcement or any other source to fill one or more vacancies.

The position is located in the Communication Security Division, Infrastructure Management Office, Deputy CIO for Enterprise Infrastructure, and Bureau of Diplomatic Technology (DT/EI/IM/CS).

Duties

• Plans, designs, analyzes, acquires, documents, tests, implements, integrates, maintains, or modifies communications security (COMSEC) systems or software, electronic identity management and authentication systems used with COMSEC in operations.
• Identifies the need for automated COMSEC systems, outlining the parameters and characteristics of the systems and ensuring that the resulting systems meet national level COMSEC policy.
• Serves as the Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist for Encryption Services, which consists of permanent civil and foreign employees and contractors.
• Develops tactical plans and budget solicitations in support of project and program initiatives for the Office and reviews Department policies and procedures associated with COMSEC.
• Serves as the Department's authority for issues pertaining to COMSEC and, as such, provides guidance on policy and procedures for handling, storing, safeguarding, accounting and use or application for COMSEC material.

• 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/

1. 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
2. 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
3. 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
4. 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

• Experience in information technology program and project management and resolving complex technical and programmatic issues.
• Experience conducting risk and vulnerability assessments of planned and installed information systems.
• Experience with analyzing, testing, and maintaining communications security (COMSEC) systems or software, electronic identify management and authentication systems used with COMSEC in operations.
• Experience with the modern electronic Type 1 key distribution systems for the management of COMSEC materials.

• Ability to assign, review, and supervise the work of others;
• Objectivity and fairness in judging people on their ability, and situations on the facts and circumstances;
• Ability to adjust to change, work pressures, or difficult situations without undue stress;
• Willingness to consider new ideas or divergent points of view; and
• Capacity to "see the job through."

• 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 similar positions in any Bureau/Office listed on this announcement for approximately 240 days. Telework eligibility and security clearance requirements may vary for such similar positions.

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• Ability to use quantitative and qualitative analytical techniques.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to analyze, solve problems, and make recommendations to management and other technical specialists.
• Knowledge of Information Assurance methods and procedures.