Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist - Direct Hire Authority

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. These positions are in the Office of Assessment & Authorization, Cyber Operations Directorate, Diplomatic Technology (DT/DCIO/CO/AA), in the U.S. Department of State. Responsibilities Develops, analyzes, implements, validates, and verifies Departmental cybersecurity products and processes, analyzes effectiveness of new systems authorization methods and techniques. Reviews proposed new systems, networks, and software designs for their potential security risks, recommends appropriate risk countermeasures and resolves major integration issues related to the integration of new systems and applications. Provides IT Cybersecurity Project Management support for all Information Assurance activities related to systems certification in an assigned Bureau. Serves as subject matter expert for assigned Bureau's authorization functions, and acts in this capacity to provide guidance to Bureau systems owners on aligning current and future technologies. Leads, plans, organizes, conducts, and participates in IT security working groups, committees and panels that are designed to improve the quality of the Department's vital IT cybersecurity programs. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications 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. AND Have at least 1 full year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 level in the Federal service which provided you with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Experience developing and interpreting information assurance policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services. Experience with IT project management and the Risk Management Framework (RMF) to develop plans and schedules, estimating resource requirements, defining milestones and deliverables, monitoring activities, and evaluating and reporting on accomplishments. Experience analyzing new IT cybersecurity system and providing recommendations to management. NOTE: In order to qualify for this position, your experience MUST be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. 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.