Clarification from the agency

U.S. Citizens. Subject position(s) will be filled through Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for further consideration. The "Rule of Three", Category Rating, Veterans Preference, and traditional rating and ranking of applicants does not apply to this vacancy

You will serve as Information Systems Security Manager responsible for the management and administration of processes and tools that enable the organization to identify, document, and access intellectual capital and information content.

Being a CG civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team.  Typical work assignments include:

• Collecting and maintaining data needed to meet cybersecurity reporting.
• Ensuring that security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented as required. 
• Participating in an information security risk assessment during the Security Assessment and Authorization process.
• Participating  or contributing to the computer environment cybersecurity program plans and requirements.
• Providing system-related input on technical requirements to be included in statements of work and other appropriate procurement documents.
• Constructing access paths to suites of information (e.g., link pages) to facilitate access by end-users.
• Developing an understanding of the needs and requirements of information end-users.
• Monitoring and report the usage of knowledge management assets and resources.
• Providing recommendations on data structures and databases that ensure correct and quality production of reports/management information.
• Managing the indexing/cataloguing, storage, and access of explicit organizational knowledge (e.g., hard copy documents, digital files).
• Promoting knowledge sharing between information owners/users through an organization's operational processes and systems.
• Using secure file sharing technology to process and share files with internal and external business partners.
• Exercising independent judgment and discretion when assisting with IT contract negotiations and investments; performing studies, data, or analysis that may result in changes of organizational structures or staffing levels requiring labor relation matters.

Conditions of employment

• U.S. Citizenship is required.
• Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• A one-year probationary period may be required.
• See Other Info for training requirements.

All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement.

Qualifications

To qualify at the GS-09 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-07 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes the following: Applying database tools and software to perform data analyses; evaluating requirements and analyzing alternatives regarding database support for applications; and writing reports to recommended courses of action that address the results of Information Technology (IT) application analyses; using methods to evaluate, implement, and disseminate IT security tools and procedures; using secure file transfer technologies to process and share files with internal and external business partners.

OR master's degree or equivalent graduate degree

OR 2 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree.

To qualify at the GS-11 grade level, applicants must have at least one (1) full year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-09 grade level in the federal sector. Specialized experience includes the following:  Applying database tools and software to perform data analyses; evaluating requirements and analyzing alternatives regarding database support for applications; writing reports to recommended courses of action that address the results of Information Technology (IT) application analyses; troubleshooting and resolving problems with systems or applications; implementing and coordinating activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore IT systems, services and capabilities; monitoring and evaluating systems compliance with IT security requirements; using secure file transfer technologies to process and share files with internal and external business partners.

OR Applicants may substitute successful completion of 3 years of progressively higher level graduate education or Ph.D. or equivalent graduate degree (such as an LL.M, if related).

OR A combination of appropriate specialized experience (as described above) and graduate education (as described above) that is beyond the second year of progressive graduate study to meet the qualification requirements. 

If you're substituting education for experience, transcripts must be submitted at the time of application.

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. 

In addition to meeting the specialized experience requirement, you must also 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.

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.

How you will be evaluated

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

We will review your résumé and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, you will be referred for consideration. The following competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities are needed to perform this job:

• Knowledge of cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools and their capabilities.  
• Knowledge of the capabilities and functionality of various collaborative technologies (e.g., groupware, SharePoint).
• Knowledge of the organization's core business/mission processes.
• Knowledge of Personally Identifiable Information (PII) data security standards.
• Knowledge of use cases related to collaboration and content synchronization across platforms (e.g., Mobile, PC, Cloud).
• Knowledge of the principal methods, procedures, and techniques of gathering information and producing, reporting, and sharing information.
• Knowledge of database theory.
• Skill in conducting information searches.
• Ability to match the appropriate knowledge repository technology for a given application or environment. 
• Knowledge of acquisition management policies and procedures; cost estimation and cost-benefit analysis principles and methods sufficient to perform a wide variety of contracting support duties.