Duties

Summary

The Supervisory IT Specialist (Security) serves as the Chief Information Security Officer responsible for all matters involving the security of information systems for the Tax Division, supporting systems in Dallas, Texas and Washington, DC.
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Responsibilities

***THIS IS A DIRECT HIRE ANNOUNCEMENT***

As a Supervisory IT Specialist (Security) GS-2210-15, your typical work assignments may include the following:

• Serves as Deputy to the Chief Information Officer (CIO) and shares in the responsibility for overseeing continuity of operations; organizational processes; and planning, quality control, and monitoring of resources; leads teams in responding to cybersecurity incidents.
• Oversees a Division-wide Information Technology (IT) Security Program and serves as the principal security leader to implement the requirements of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).
• Monitors, tests, and evaluates the effectiveness of IT controls to be performed with a frequency depending on risk, as prescribed in Information Technology Security Standards (ITSS).
• Develops and implements programs to ensure that systems, network, and data users are aware of, understand, and adhere to systems security policies and procedures.

Pursuant to the Federal Cybersecurity Workforce Assessment Act of 2015, the following work roles have been identified as relevant to this position, under the National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education (NICE) Framework:

• Conducts independent comprehensive assessments of the management, operational, and technical security controls and control enhancements employed within or inherited by an information technology (IT) system to determine the overall effectiveness of the controls (as defined in NIST SP 800-37).
• Ensures that the stakeholder security requirements necessary to protect the organization's mission and business processes are adequately addressed in all aspects of enterprise architecture including reference models, segment and solution architectures, and the resulting systems supporting those missions and business processes.
• Responsible for the cybersecurity of a program, organization, system, or enclave.
• Identifies, collects, examines, and preserves evidence using controlled and documented analytical and investigative techniques.
• Analyzes the security of new or existing computer applications, software, or specialized utility programs and provides actionable results.

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a United States Citizen or National.
• You may need to submit to a drug test and receive a negative drug test result before you can be appointed into this position.
• You may be required to complete a one-year probationary period.
• Selective Service registration is required, if applicable.
• You will need to successfully complete a pre-employment background security process pending completion and adjudication of the background investigation before you can be appointed to the position.

Qualifications

To qualify for the position of Supervisory IT Specialist (Security) at (GS-2210-15), you must meet the basic and specialized experience qualification requirements listed below:

For all 2210 positions, individuals must demonstrate they have experience in each of the four competencies listed below: 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.

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 recommendation.

-AND possess the required specialized experience specific to this series and grade

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 or higher grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, which demonstrates the knowledge, skills, and abilities necessary to perform the duties of the position. Examples of specialized experience include:

• Leading teams in the creation and management of cybersecurity processes, and conducting operational risk assessments to provide recommendations for cyber readiness;
• Evaluating current IT security programs to improve policies and plans for IT security systems that minimize and mitigate IT systems security risks and vulnerabilities;
• Collaborating and coordinating with internal and external groups to ensure effective understanding of customer requirements and design and delivery of IT services;
• Monitoring, evaluating and maintaining IT security systems and projects to ensure compliance with IT security requirements; and
• Conducting analyses of trends, top vulnerabilities and systemic issues, compliance factors, risk levels and impacts.

Certifications - preferred but not required:

• Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) Certification to aid in monitoring and identifying security threats and vulnerabilities, and conducting assessments of security software.
• Project Management Professional (PMP) Certification or Federal Acquisition Certifications for Program and Project Managers (FAC-P/PM) Certification.

NOTE: Possession of these certifications are beneficial due to the duties of the position involving cybersecurity and project management.

You MUST meet all qualification requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 10/20/2020. Your resume must support your responses to the questionnaire and qualification requirements. Failure to do so may result in an ineligible rating. See the Required Documents section for important notes about what must be included in your resume.

Education

Additional information

This position is being filled through the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) and is open to all US Citizens. Applicants must apply to the vacancy announcement.

For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/

NOTE: Any selections made under this Direct Hire Authority will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Therefore, current federal employees would be given new appointments to the civil service and MAY have to serve a new probationary period under CFR 315.802 (b) unless you are a current Department of Justice employee, are in the same line of work and with no more than a 30 day break in service.

Other Information:

• DOJ EEO Statement/Policy: http://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/08-eeo-policy.pdf
• Selective Service: If you were born male, on or after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System, or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. Additional information is found at: www.sss.gov .
• Reasonable Accommodation Statement: Federal agencies must provide reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. Applicants requiring reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process should contact the Tax Division Human Resources office at 202-305-8341. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Our policy can be found at: https://www.justice.gov/jmd/eeos/manual-and-procedures-providing-reasonable-accommodation
• Career Transition Assistance Programs (CTAP & ICTAP) : These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) apply for the position through this announcement; (2) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: USAJOBS Career Transition Programs

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Once the job opportunity announcement closes (at 11:59 pm ET on10/20/2020), a review of your resume and supporting documentation will be conducted.

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

For this announcement, all applicants will be reviewed to determine if they meet the basic qualifications for this position, and specialized experience requirements. Qualified candidates will be considered in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Direct Hire Guidelines.

Veterans' preference, Schedule A, Category Rating and traditional rating and ranking of applicants DO NOT apply to positions filled under Direct Hire vacancy announcements.

All applicants who meet the basic and specialized experience qualification requirements will be forwarded to the selecting official for consideration. If selected for an interview, you will be contacted directly by a hiring manager via the contact information you provided in your application.

Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your eligibility

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
Yes

Position sensitivity and risk
Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

Documentation requirements may vary from applicant to applicant. If you don't submit a document that is required to verify your eligibility and qualifications, then you may be rated ineligible or we may rate you based on the information you do submit. You are responsible for ensuring you have submitted all documents necessary to process your application!

• Resume

All applicants must submit a detailed resume. Your resume must contain detailed information about your past employment, education, and qualifications. You should also include unpaid work experience (volunteer work) as well, we may be able to credit you for this experience. If you're unsure about what to include in your resume, please review the USAJOBS Resume Writing Tutorial on YouTube. Your resume should include: 1) position title, 2) employer name and contact information, 3) start and end dates ( including month and year ), 4) the number of hours worked per week (or indicate full time), 5) a detailed list of duties performed, accomplishments, and your highest salary (or grade/step) achieved. You are encouraged to use the USAJOBS Resume Builder , as this will ensure you're including everything that is required.

If you are a displaced Federal employee claiming eligibility under CTAP or ICTAP :

• You must submit your separation notice or agency RIF letter from your agency.
• If you have not yet been separated, you can provide the letter of intent to separate you from the agency because of reduction-in-force.
• See USAJOBS' Career Transition Programs for more information.

Certificates

• Documenting receipt of the certification(s) identified in the occupational/assessment questionnaire #4 and #5.

More Info:
USAJOBS - What documents might I need to provide?
Application Manager Help - Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education .

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.