KEY REQUIREMENTS



• U.S. Citizenship Required
• Obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI w/Full Polygraph security clearance
• A one-year SES probationary period may be required
• If selected, Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure (SF-278) is required

- The Director of Cybersecurity Coordination along with the Under Secretary of NPPD, Deputy Under Secretary/Cyber Security for   NPPD and the Assistant Secretary, Cybersecurity and Communications, participates in the development, implementation and management of the DHS strategic cybersecurity planning efforts and policy development.  

 

- Promotes and facilitates strong communications between DHS, NSA and DOD senior leadership on cybersecurity matters of joint interest.

 

- Directly oversees the operations of the Joint Coordination Element located at NSA. This organization includes both DHS and NSA personnel, which responsibilities include ensuring the development and synchronization of operational plans for synchronizing cybersecurity operations across DOD and DHS. It also includes the responsibility for translating, tracking, and accounting for cybersecurity requests for support between DOD and DHS, and the functions of mission management for homeland security for cybersecurity within NSA.

 

- Develops, delivers, integrates and advocates for DHS requirements and requests for support to protect government systems and U.S. critical infrastructure, developed by the Office of Cyber Security and Communications, to NSA and USCYBERCOM.

 

- Conveys to and coordinates within DHS any NSA and USCYBERCOM requests for support or requirements regarding cybersecurity operations.

 

- Develops, maintains and amends with NSA and USCYBERCOM the appropriate agreements, to include the necessary funding mechanisms, to implement the objectives and responsibilities tied to this position.  

 

- Engages with NSA and USCYBERCOM in joint operational planning and mission coordination, in support of operations to be conducted by the Office of Cyber Security and Communications and NPPD.

 

 - In cooperation with NPPD and NSA, builds and sustains an effective and efficient management organization, with appropriate performance metrics, capable of supporting the cybersecurity and communications preparedness mission for DHS and DOD.

 

- Support the Office of Cyber Security and Communications in the development, update and execution of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan (NCIRP).   Ensure the NCIRP is continuously updated to reflect changes in public and private sector capabilities and is synchronized with DOD efforts for defending its networks and the other networks it relies on for operations.

 

- Leads the development of DHS and DOD supporting operational plans to the NCIRP and ensure interdependencies with Department of Defense plans and addressed.

 

- Coordinates with the DHS Office of the General Counsel, Chief Privacy Officer, and Officer for Civil Rights and Civil Liberties to inform DOD (NSA and USCYBERCOM) operational planning efforts with relevant information about DHS responsibilities and policies regarding cybersecurity.  

 

- Integrates DHS personnel into the acquisition and cybersecurity operations organizations within NSA.

 

- Represents NPPD and DHS in Congressional hearings, meetings with senior officials and senior executives in the public and private sectors, as appropriate and as delegated by NPPD.

 

- Participates in complex cybersecurity acquisition programs.   Ensures compliance with appropriate DHS acquisition program management practices, while ensuring DHS requirements are appropriately presented to NSA for support and synchronization.

 

- Assists the national effort, through coordinating DOD and DHS efforts, to improve homeland security information sharing between the public and private sectors to aid in preventing, detecting, mitigating, and/or recovering from the effects of an attack, interference, compromise, or incapacitation related to IT and communications systems.

 

- Synchronizes the development and maintains DHS and DOD roles and relationships tied to the NCCIC and DOD's proposed Integrated Cyber Center (ICC).

 

- Maintains 24/7 cognizance of DHS and, as appropriate, of DOD, NSA and USCYBERCOM cybersecurity activities, to assist in deconfliction and promote synchronization of those activities.

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible leadership experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Technical Qualifications and Executive Core Qualifications listed below.  Typically, experience of this nature will have been gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the federal service or its equivalent in the private sector.
 
To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show in your resume that you possess the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and the Technical Qualifications (TQs) listed below:
 
We recommend that your resume emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs managed, and your program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
 
The application process used to recruit for this position is RESUME-ONLY although you should not address the ECQs or TQs separately, evidence of each must be clearly reflected in your resume.
 
Any information in excess of 5 pages WILL NOT be considered.

Executive Core Qualifications
 
ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
 
ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
 
ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
 
ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
 
ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
 
Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at
http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp
 
Technical Qualification(s) - Mandatory
 
TQ-1:  Ability to deal effectively on complex homeland security-related issues with senior officials from all branches and levels of government and with other private sector and critical infrastructure/key resource owners, operators, and other stakeholders.

 

TQ-2:  Experience in directing and supporting large-scale public, private sector and critical infrastructure/key resource risk management (including information sharing mechanisms, strategic planning, and execution of complex operations) and preparedness, protection and recovery programs involving multiple organizations.Ability to obtain a Top Secret/SCI w/Full Polygraph security clearance is required for this position.

5-Page Resume adressing the TQs and ECQs.

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education.  Your resume will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.  The DHS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority.  Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in
the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur. 

Working for The Department of Homeland Security offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees.   To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

 

Probationary period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.

 

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

DHS is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences. 

DHS provides reasonable accomodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accomodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accomodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Résumé
2. A complete Occupational Questionnaire

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Wednesday, February 29, 2012.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account.  Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process. 
 
Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position. 

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID  592019.  Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov/forms/pdfimage/opm1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A 5 page resume and occupational questionnaire.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official.  If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.  

Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.

Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: 592019

1. Title of Job

Director, Cybersecurity Coordination

2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information

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8. Other Information

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9. Languages

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10. Lowest Grade

Enter the lowest grade level (00-00) you will accept.

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11. Miscellaneous Information

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12. Special Knowledge

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13. Test Location

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14. Veteran Preference Claim

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15. Dates of Active Duty - Military Service

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16. Availability Date

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17. Service Computation Date

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18. Other Date Information

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19. Job Preference

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20. Occupational Specialties

The occupational specialty will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one occupational specialty code for this position. The specialty code for this position is:

001 US Citizens

21. Geographic Availability

The geographic location code will be selected for you if there is only one, otherwise, select/enter at least one geographic location in which you are intrested and will accept employment. The location code for this position is:

0675 Washington, DC

22. Transition Assistance Plan

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23. Job Related Experience

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24. Personal Background Information

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25. Occupational/Assessment Questions:

1. Are you willing to be subjected to drug testing?

A. Yes
B. No