IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Policy and Planning) with Security Clearance

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Job description

Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Arlington, VA Remote job No Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required 25% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Competitive Promotion potential 12 Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management Supervisory status No Security clearance Sensitive Compartmented Information Drug test Yes Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk Trust determination process Suitability/Fitness Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number OSPP-DHA 24-KR Control number Help Duties The Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) is the Nation's risk advisor, working with partners to defend against today's threats and collaborating with industry to build a more secure and resilient infrastructure for the future. The Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans serves as the principal policy and strategic adviser to Agency leadership and senior management, integrating strategy across all of the organization's mission areas and ensuring policy, strategy, and operational consistency throughout the Agency. In this position, you will serve as an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Policy and Planning). At full performance level, typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Developing detailed plans for the conduct and support of the applicable range of cyber operations through collaboration with other planners, operators and/or analysts. Incorporates cyber operations crisis action planning and cyber operations and communications security support plans into organizational objectives. Tailors strategic and operational plans to capabilities of organization, while incorporating knowledge of tactics, techniques, and procedures (TTP) of adversary to ensure plans are viable. Establishes metrics to measure and evaluate systems and operational performance. Provides cyber subject matter expertise to planning efforts with internal and external cyber operations partners. Conducts strategic and operational-level planning across the full range of operations for integrated information and cyberspace operations. Uses intelligence reports, analysis and assessment reports, and published products to plan, execute and assess operations. Incorporates crisis action planning and time-sensitive planning procedures, when necessary. Help Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. One-year probationary period may be required. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing. Qualifications To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required education or experience for the respective grade level in which you are applying: EDUCATION: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems, or networks. All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. A transcript must be submitted with your application if you are basing your qualifications on education. Applications submitted without this information may not be considered. GS-09 Master's degree or equivalent graduate degree or two (2) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a master's degree or equivalent graduate degree. GS-11 Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or three (3) full years of progressively higher-level graduate education leading to a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree. OR EXPERIENCE: Experience must be Information Technology (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. You must 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. AND SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: In addition to meeting the qualification requirement listed above, you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the next lower GS-grade level (or equivalent). Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position and is typically in or related to the work of the position to be filled. Such experience is typically gained in the IT field or through the performance of work where the primary concern is IT. GS-09 You qualify for the GS-09 grade level if you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-07 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Assisting in the analysis of policy issues by reviewing reports, legislation, and regulations to determine their impact, and assists in preparing briefing materials for senior staff that highlight key findings and potential implications. Supporting the development of policy proposals by providing background research and analysis on current policies. Participating in meetings and discussions related to policy development, taking notes, and tracking action items. AND Collaborating with various departments within the agency or with external stakeholders to gather insights and feedback on policy proposals, ensuring that diverse perspectives are considered in policy development. GS-11 You qualify for the GS-11 grade level if you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-09 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Develops and maintains plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational initiatives and regulatory compliance. Participates in the development of, and interprets policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of services throughout an organization. Participates in the conduct of long-range, strategic planning efforts and coordinates with internal and external partners to develop common understandings of operational capabilities. AND Coordinates and collaborates effectively with a wide range of stakeholders and partners to staff, develop, and integrate operational plans. GS-12 You qualify for the GS-12 grade level if you have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the GS-11 grade level (or equivalent) performing the following duties: Develops and maintains plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational initiatives and regulatory compliance. Conducts long-range, strategic planning efforts, and coordinates with internal and external partners to develop a common understanding of operational capabilities. Monitors changes to laws, policies, and standards and updates organizational plans and policies accordingly. AND Contributes to implementation of federal strategies at a national level through effective collaboration with a wide range of partners. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experien

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