Duties

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), United States Coast Guard (USCG), Command, Control, Communications, Computers, Cyber and Intelligence Service Center (C5ISC), Business Operations Division (BOD), Kearneysville, WV, Alexandria, VA, Portsmouth, VA.

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Responsibilities

You will serve as an Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC/ENTARCH) and be responsible for assisting others in or directly managing IT contracts and vendor performance across the enterprise. You will work as a Cybersecurity Specialist and be responsible for performing a wide range of Coast Guard C5I Acquisition support functions to include: providing professional and technical advice, support, and assistance to the Coast Guard C5ISC organization on all C5I acquisition support matters. A typical Cybersecurity Specialist day in the Coast Guard C5I Acquisition Facilitation Section is spent managing, planning, and analyzing C5I acquisitions, as well as preparing acquisition related documentation, and coordinating development of Coast Guard C5I acquisition packages for services and/or supplies in support of C5I product lines and Shared Services Divisions and ultimately enabling Coast Guard mission execution.

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

• Participating in and/or performing analysis to develop, document, and refine functional requirements and specifications related to C5I acquisition for supplies and/or services.
• Consults with customers to evaluate functional requirements
• Defines project scope and objectives based on customer requirements
• Oversees and make recommendations regarding vendor, contract, and acquisition options including procurement lead time and schedules
• Performs IT needs analysis to determine opportunities for new and improved business process solutions
• Prepares documents or guides others in the preparation of government acquisition related documents for IT services and supplies to include Statement of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statement of Objectives (SOOs), Independent Government Cost Estimates, Acquisition plans, Technical evaluation plans, Quality Assurance Surveillance Plans (QASPs), etc
• Monitors and audits the IT acquisition schedule, cost, design, analysis, operational performance and/or internal security procedures of national security systems (NSS) and respective classified information, critical infrastructure, mission essential systems (MES), high value assets (HVA) or other USCG information systems.
• Defining that baseline security requirements are accounted for in IT acquisition packages in accordance with applicable guidelines.
• Developing independent cost estimates for new or modified
• Assisting others in documenting User Experience (UX) requirements including information architecture and user interface requirements.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel is required.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
11 - Positions may be filled at the GS-09 or GS-11 grade level. Promotion potential to the GS-11 level.

Requirements

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.
• This is not a full-time Telework position.

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:

Expertise and experience as Contracting Officer Representative (FAC-COR) Level II or higher;

Expertise and experience as a Project Manager (FAC-P/PM or PMP);

Expertise and experience with Government IT Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) to develop, release, evaluate and execute Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with a focus on products and services related to information technology;

Expertise and experience in developing and creating IT acquisition package documents to include Statements of Objectives (SOO), Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Market Research reports, Acquisition Plans, Government Cost Estimates, requirements documents, and consolidation or bundling justifications.

Expertise and experience in developing guidance, processes, and templates to support and educate technical personnel in the development and submission of IT acquisition packages and documents.

Expertise and experience in business case development and analysis for Make-vs.-Buy and Commercial or Government off the Shelf (COTS/GOTS) decisions, including justification documentation.

Expertise and experience in contract and requirements analysis for identification of IT standardization or consolidation opportunities across part of an organization, the organization itself, and/or the agency.

Expertise and experience in identifying, refining and documenting IT requirements, and negotiating for the budget needed to most effectively and efficiently meet the requirements.

Expertise and experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), DoD Enterprise Service Management Framework (DESMF), and/or System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).

Expertise and experience with development and/or sustainment of IT systems related to voice/data/radio communications, command & control of personnel and assets, network management, logistics management including inventory and supply, financial management, personnel management, business operations, incident/help desk management, and asset (i.e. property) management

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:

Expertise and experience as Contracting Officer Representative (FAC-COR) Level II or higher;

Expertise and experience as a Project Manager (FAC-P/PM or PMP);

Expertise and experience with Government IT Acquisition Lifecycle Framework (ALF) and System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC) to develop, release, evaluate and execute Statements of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Statements of Objectives (SOOs), Requests for Information (RFIs) and, Requests for Proposals (RFPs) with a focus on products and services related to information technology;

Expertise and experience in developing and creating IT acquisition package documents to include Statements of Objectives (SOO), Statements of Work (SOW), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Market Research reports, Acquisition Plans, Government Cost Estimates, requirements documents, and consolidation or bundling justifications.

Expertise and experience in developing guidance, processes, and templates to support and educate technical personnel in the development and submission of IT acquisition packages and documents.

Expertise and experience in business case development and analysis for Make-vs.-Buy and Commercial or Government off the Shelf (COTS/GOTS) decisions, including justification documentation.

Expertise and experience in contract and requirements analysis for identification of IT standardization or consolidation opportunities across part of an organization, the organization itself, and/or the agency.

Expertise and experience in identifying, refining and documenting IT requirements, and negotiating for the budget needed to most effectively and efficiently meet the requirements.

Expertise and experience with Information Technology Infrastructure Library (ITIL), DoD Enterprise Service Management Framework (DESMF), and/or System Engineering Life Cycle (SELC).

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.

Education

This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail.

FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here

Additional information

Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, or imprisonment.

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 at click here

Recruitment incentives may be authorized.

Mandatory training is required which must be successfully completed and other training may occur as necessary for success in the position.

At the GS-9/11 level, selectee must possess or be able to obtain:

Federal Acquisition Certification for Program and Project Managers Level I (FAC P/PM-I) or management determined equivalent within two years of entry into the position.

Contracting Officer Representative (FAC-COR) Level II or higher

The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans , Peace Corps / VISTA volunteers , and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement.

More than one (1) selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued.

If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 202-795-6272. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation

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 computer networking concepts and protocols, and network security methodologies
• Knowledge of risk management processes (e.g., methods for assessing and mitigating risk)
• Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles
• Knowledge of system life cycle management principles, including software security and usability
• Knowledge of enterprise incident response program, roles, and responsibilities
• Knowledge of supply chain risk management standards, processes, and practices
• Knowledge of commercial or government IT acquisition processes and procedures to meet federal acquisition regulations (FAR) or commercial equivalent.
• Skill in design modeling and building use cases (e.g., unified modeling language)
• Skill to apply cybersecurity and privacy principles to organizational requirements.
• Skill in technical writing to develop IT specifications, Statement of objectives (SOOs), Statement of Work (SOWs), Performance Work Statements (PWS), Acquisition plans, Technical evaluation plans, Independent Government Cost Estimates, cost versus benefit analysis, etc., or commercial equivalent.

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Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Secret

Drug test required
No

Position sensitivity and risk
Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

Trust determination process
Credentialing , Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

1. Your resume

2. If you are claiming special priority selection rights under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP), submit a copy of your agency notice, most recent performance rating and most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level and duty location. If you have never worked for the federal government, you are not ICTAP eligible. To be considered eligible, you must be placed in the well-qualified category for this position. Please see ICTAP eligibility.

3. OPM must authorize employment offers for former or current Political Appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C or Non-Career SES employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information. Submit proof of your former or current status, such as your SF-50. Please see here.

4. If qualifying based on education, submit a legible copy of your unofficial college transcript from an accredited college/university. The transcript copy must reflect the college/university name and/or logo. Applicants are highly encouraged to proactively order a copy of their official transcripts to be delivered to their home address so transcripts will be readily available if selected. If selected, you will be required to provide official transcripts prior to establishing your start date. Foreign education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited institutions in the U.S. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here.

All documentation as outlined above must be received by the closing date of the announcement. If you are unable to submit your documents electronically, you may fax or mail the documents. A fax cover sheet will be provided to you from the system, with fax number and instructions to transmit the requested documents. The required documents will also be accepted by mail and must be received by the closing date of the announcement. The mailing address is COMMANDANT (CG-123HQ), ATTN OFFICE OF CIVILIAN HUMAN RESOURCES (JOBS), US COAST GUARD, 2703 MARTIN LUTHER KING JR AVE SE STOP 7912, WASHINGTON, DC 20593-7912

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.