Duties

Summary

We encourage you to read the attire announcement before submitting your application.

This assignment is a minimum of at least 120 consecutive days and a maximum of one year. This is a virtual assignment until the end of the detail.

This assignment is with Department of Homeland Security, Headquarters, Office of Operations Coordination.
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Responsibilities

• Provide interpretive and enforcement assistance with Department of Homeland Security (DHS) security policies DHS Management Directive (MD) 4300A as it relates to the security authorization of unclassified OPS systems
• Ensure adherence to the DHS Secure Baseline Configuration Guides (DHS 4300A Sensitive Systems Handbook)
• Validate all Component information system security reporting
• Provides guidance and takes the lead for any or all system remediation actions
• Oversee the Security Authorization process for the Component
• Acknowledge receipt of Information System Vulnerability Management (ISVM) messages, report compliance with requirements, or notify applicants of the granting of waivers
• Assist Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) Information Systems Security Manager (ISSM)s in navigating Information Assurance Compliance System (ACS)/Continuum to accurately reflect system security documentation
• Ensure that all Component Systems meet all federal guidelines (NIST 800.53) and other applicable documents
• Provide prioritized task to the Component technical personnel to minimize duplicative work and maximum efficiency
• Provide the System Owner and ISSM for all Component Information Technology Systems a System Status Report (SSR) weekly at a minimum
• Ensure accuracy and thoroughness of Plan of Actions & Milestones (POAM) reporting to OCISO
• Ensure that the Information System Categorization is accurate and if not make corrections via the Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) 199 process management by the OCISO

Travel Required

Not required

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must be a current permanent Federal employee
• Must have supervisory approval to apply to the Joint Duty Assignment. DHS 250-2 Application Form under "required documents" section.
• Must NOT have any pending/outstanding disciplinary actions
• Must have achieved a minimum of "meet expectations/proficiency" on latest performance appraisal/evaluation
• Must be currently at the grade level of the detail. *No Temporary Promotion Opportunity*
• The program does not apply to members of the Military service or contractors.

Qualifications

Qualifications required:

Write security policy enhancements that support Office of Operations Coordination (OPS)/Office of the Chief Information Security Officer (OCISO) specific mission

Provide interpretive and enforcement assistance with DHS security policies DHS MD 4300A

Provides guidance and takes the lead for system remediation actions

Brief senior leaders and draft talking points on OPS system authorization status

Have a good working knowledge of the IACS/Xacta and Continuum tool

Have a proficient knowledge of Information System Networks, Active Directory, Group Policies, and system interaction

Have a proficient knowledge of the nuances of system mission as it relates to security best practices and guideance

Must have an intimate knowledge of the processes that OCISO uses to open/close POAMs, waive POAMs, Contigency Plan Testing (CPT), Configuration Management, and Incident Response.

Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application:
It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement.

Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume.

Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information:

Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job)

Duties (Be specific in describing your duties)

Name of Federal agency

Supervisor name, email, and phone number

Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)

Education

EDUCATIONAL SUBSTITUTION: There is no educational substitution for this position.

Additional information

**DHS does not offer any additional benefits beyond that which the Federal employee is already receiving.

If the position requires a security clearance, employees must have a SECRET or TOP SECRET clearance to placement AND must maintain that level of clearance while performing in the position.

Selected applicants for a JDA are requested to fulfill the items below during the JDA:

Complete the DHS Training Course 15 days prior to the arrival to the JDA.

Complete the DHS Joint Duty Assignment Progress Plan to include:

• Phase 1: Establish assignment objectives within the first 30 days of the JDA.
• Phase 2: Complete a self-assessment of the duties performed at the mid-point of the JDA.
• Phase 3: Complete a final review within the last 30 days of the JDA.

Complete 12 hours of professional development using Skillsoft courses, videos, and books in conjunction with the established assignment objectives for the JDA.

Attend each of the DHS Joint Duty Program Director's quarterly webinars (1 hour per quarter).

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 resume and supporting documentation to ensure you meet the basic qualification requirements. If you meet the minimum qualifications, your experience, education, and training will be rated using a job questionnaire based on the competencies or knowledge, skills, and abilities needed to perform this Joint Duty Assignment.

If you are among the best qualified, you may be referred to the hiring manager for consideration and may be called for an interview. After reviewing your resume and supporting documentation, a determination will be made. You must submit the supporting documents listed under the required documents section of this announcement.

Note: DHS continues to take necessary steps to keep our workforce safe amid the COVID-19 pandemic. If you receive a final Joint Duty Assignment offer to onboard, please complete the onboarding requirements and/or forms and submit them electronically in an expeditious manner. Your start date may be delayed if the action above is not completed.

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Not Required

Drug test required
No

Required Documents

1. Resume: Do not include any personally identifiable information (PII) i.e., home address, social security number, or date of birth. Your resume must clearly demonstrate you have experience which meets the requirements of this position as outlined in the "Qualifications" section.

2. SF-50: Submit a copy of your official SF-50 (no text version) or other official "Notification of Personnel Action" document which shows the following information:

Your appointment in the Federal service

Tenure

Grade and Step

Full performance level

If your SF-50(s) does not provide the information needed to make a final determination for qualification, you will be found ineligible for the position.

3. DHS Joint Duty Assignment Application Form signed by your supervisor. Please click on the following link to access the required form DHS Form 250-02 .