Duties

Summary

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period.

Must be able to obtain a Top Secret (Tier 3) security clearance and must be able to maintain the required level of clearance while employed in the subject position.
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Responsibilities

• The incumbent advises the Inspector General on matters relating to security operations, vulnerabilities and threats to USITC computer and communication systems; reviews and evaluates information security; analyzes current threats and technology opportunities, Executive Orders, legislation, policy, and guidance from DHS, NIST, OMB and other Federal IT agencies to drive change that reduces information security risk to the USITC.
• Reviews information security guidelines, regulations, and directives from various sources, recommending appropriate changes to USITC systems, as necessary; leads the review and the assessment of the agency wide security program which requires the comprehensive, integrated, and systematic application of multiple security disciplines; and reviews the implementation of information security requirements, policies, and procedures designed to safeguard sensitive industry and business information processed at the USITC.
• Incumbent serves as a technical expert and assists in formulating OIG directives; oversees teams engaged in analyzing, researching, proposing, and revising network security technologies and solutions; represents the OIG on Federal working groups dealing with complex computer security applications and problems; establishes and maintains close contact with security program representatives in government and industry; keeps abreast of the latest development and initiatives in the computer security arena; develops papers and gives formal presentations on security problems and advancements; and evaluates contractor proposals for the design, development, testing, and support of information security systems.

The ideal candidate must have experience operating in a Windows/Linux environment, utilizing security monitoring tools, risk management NIST framework, Cybersecurity engineering, system security plans and project management. Current Contracting Officer's Representative (COR), Certified Information Systems­ Security Professional (CISSP), Certified Information Systems Auditor (CISA), Certified Authorization Professional (CAP), Certified in Risk and Information Systems Control (CIRSC) or equivalent preferred. Preference will be given to candidates holding current COR Level 2 or higher, CISSP, CISA, CAP, and CIRSC certifications.

• Develops and maintains cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy to support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory compliance.
• Create and maintain IT security system related documentation for assigned systems (SSP, CMP, CP, FIPS199, IRP, E-Auth, System Architecture, DRP, etc.)
• Perform cyber defense incident triage and make recommendations that enable expeditious remediation.
• Track and document cyber defense incidents from initial detection through final resolution.
• Assists with the implementation of decisions, guidance, laws, regulations, and policy in the development and support of the IT initiatives, programs, and project.

Travel Required

Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
No

Promotion Potential
15

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen or national
• You will be required to pass a background investigation and fingerprint check
• You may be required to serve a one-year probationary period
• You are required to register for Selective Service if you are a male born after 12/03/59
• You must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret clearance
• You will be required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement

Qualifications

You must meet all the requirements below by the closing date of the announcement and they must be clearly identified in your application, resume, or supporting documents. This includes any general and specialized experience, education, and/or selective placement factors mentioned. These are used to determine if you possess the knowledge, skills, and/or abilities to successfully perform in this position. You must meet the following United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements for the advertised position. OPM's prescribed Group Coverage Qualification Standard for Information Technology (IT) Management can be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/classifying-general-schedule-positions/standards/2200/gs2200a.pdf

Generally, current federal employees or reinstatement eligibles must have served at least one year at the next lower grade level. This requirement is called time-in-grade.

BASIC REQUIREMENT

To qualify at the GS-15 level , you must have must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal service, obtained in private or public service, which demonstrates: (1) experience and mastery of all aspects of incident handling; (2) experience and mastery of monitoring network events for threats and vulnerabilities; (3) experience and mastery of computer and network forensics; (4) experience and mastery of penetration testing techniques; (5) experience and mastery of security architecture and engineering; and (6) experience and mastery in conducting security brie?ngs to all levels in the organization.

In addition to meeting specialized experience requirements, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating these competencies:

Attention to Detail - Knowledgeable in performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

Customer Service - Knowledge in how to anticipate and meets the need of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement. Effectively manages customer relationships.

Oral Communication - Skilled in making clear and convincing oral presentations to individuals and groups. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed. Speaks and writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner that is appropriate to the audience. Facilitates an open exchange of ideas to ensure all group input is considered.

Problem Solving - Skilled in identifying and analyzing problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.

Team Building - Ability to form, manage, and lead a project team. Fosters an environment of trust and unity that encourages and acknowledges cooperation, collective problem solving and participative decision making. Seeks involvement of all project team members in the decision-making process to build group commitment. Identifies and supports project team goals. Facilitates cooperation and motivates project team members to accomplish group goals.

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.

Education

There is no substitution of education for experience at the GS-15 level.

Additional information

Surplus or Displaced Federal Employees: The Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) Programs are available to federal employees that qualify. Those eligible for these programs are granted special priority selection rights. To be considered, you must be deemed well-qualified by receiving a score of 85 or higher. If you are a federal employee claiming CTAP/ICTAP, you must provide the documents listed under the Required Documents section to verify your eligibility. Also, you must indicate in your application that you are applying as a CTAP or ICTAP eligible. For additional information regarding CTAP/ICTAP, please visit: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/.

Selective Service: If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify that you are registered with the Selective Service or are exempt under Selective Service regulations. For additional information concerning Selective Service requirements, please visit http://www.sss.gov/

Foreign Education Credential Interpretation: https://myiee.org/naces.php

Severely disabled persons program information: Individuals with Disabilities (opm.gov)

If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application: http://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information

Assessment Question: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11223467

Vacancy ID number: 11223467

Reasonable accommodations: This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the contact listed on the vacancy announcement. The decision to grant a reasonable accommodation is made on a case-by-case basis. Verification of information: Any information claimed on your resume and in application materials, such as education, credentials, employment history, etc., will be verified as part of the security clearance process.

How You Will Be Evaluated

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

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the basis of your level of knowledge, skills, abilities and/or competencies in the following areas:
Attention to Detail Network Management Written and Oral Communication Problem Solving Technical Competence
Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant work experience(s) and education (if applicable) as it relates to this job opportunity. In order to fully evaluate your application and receive proper credit, your resume should include: (1) paid and non-paid experience, job title, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary (2) knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; (3) specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and (4) names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s). Your resume should contain sufficient information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic/specialized experience requirements as stated in this job opportunity announcement for each grade level(s) for which you are applying.

We will evaluate your relevant education and/or work experience as they relate to the competencies, knowledge, skills, and abilities (KSAs) mentioned above. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application materials, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this job.

Your responses to the self assessment questions serve as the basis for your initial rating. You will receive a numerical score based on your responses to these questions. Next, your responses will be evaluated by a Human Resources Specialist and/or a subject matter expert against the information provided in your resume. The best qualified candidates will be identified for referral to the hiring manager and may be invited for an interview. If referred all relevant documents submitted with your application package will be forwarded to the selecting official. Falsifying your background, education, and/or experience is cause for not hiring you or for changing your scored responses to questions you've answered, which may affect your overall final score.

This announcement is issued under "direct-hire" authority. Consistent with 5 U.S.0 3304(a)(3) and OPM regulations (5 CFR 337 Subpart B) on direct-hire: All candidates who meet all the qualification and other eligibility requirements may be referred for consideration.Competitiveexaminingrulesprovidingforratingandrankingandveterans'preference do not apply.

If you are selected for an interview, you can expect a structured panel interview process, which will include between 2 and 4 members.

View Assessment To preview the assessment questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/11223467

Background checks and security clearance

Security clearance
Top Secret

Drug test required
No

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

Trust determination process
Suitability/Fitness

Required Documents

To receive consideration, you must complete the occupational questionnaire and submit the documentation specified below by 11:59 PM ET on: 09/20/2021

1. Resume. Your resume or any other written format you choose should contain the following information:paid and non-paid experience, including job titles, dates held (month and year for qualifying purposes to receive credit), number of hours worked per week, and salary; knowledge of the subject matter and technical skills pertinent to this position; specific duties performed that fully detail the level and complexity of the work; and names and phone numbers of your current and/or previous supervisor(s).

Your resume should contain enough information to make a valid determination that you fully meet the basic, general, or specialized experience requirements for each grade level you are applying. This information must be clearly identified in your resume. If you do not provide enough information for us to determine your qualifications, you may be rated ineligible.

2. Occupational Questionnaire. A complete job-specific occupational questionnaire submitted through your Application Manager account or fax it using the methods outlined in the How to Apply section.

3. Career Transition Assistance Program (CTAP)/Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Eligibles. You must submit the following documents:a copy of your agency notice;
a copy of your most recent performance rating; and a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, noting your current position, grade level, and duty location.

4. Cover Letter. This is optional.

5. SF-50: Current and former federal employees must submit a copy of an SF-50, "Notification of Personnel Action," which documents your highest permanent grade/step/salary held. Award SF-50s typically don't contain your grade/step/salary.

6. Performance Appraisal: If you're a current or former federal employee, you must submit a copy of your most recent performance appraisal dated within 18 months. If you do not have one, you must submit a statement indicating your reason for not being able to submit one.

7. Veterans' Preference: There is no formal rating system for applying veterans' preference to direct hire positions; however, the Commission considers veterans' preference eligibility a positive factor in the hiring of all positions. Applicants eligible for veterans' preference must include such information in their cover letter, or resume, and submit supporting documents (e.g. DD Form 214, Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active duty) as part of their application package. Although the point preference system is not used as in the competitive service, applicants eligible to claim a 10-point preference must submit a Standard Form 15 (SF-15), and documentation required for the specific type of preference claimed, as listed on the SF-15. Specific information is available on the Office of Personnel Management website at: http://www.opm.gov .

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.