Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Duties
• Performs analysis and prepares reports on cybersecurity assessment results and tracks the overall compliance of all sites with open findings
• prepares CCRI Compliance reports to Joint Forces Headquarters Command (JFHQ)/Army Cyber Command (ARCYBER)/Network Enterprise Technology Command (NETCOM) and to the unit assessed
• Develops, implements, and coordinates activities designed to ensure, protect, and restore information technology (IT) systems, services, and capabilities.
• Supervises a group of employees performing work at the GG-12 or equivalent level.
• Provides administrative and technical supervision necessary for accomplishing the work of the unit.
• Performs the administrative and human resource management functions relative to the staff supervised.
• Establishes guidelines and performance expectations for staff members, which are clearly communicated through the formal employee performance management system.
• Leads on-site CCRI inspections.
• Conducts entrance briefings with the commander or designated representative of the organization being inspected
Requirements Conditions of Employment
• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• Three year trial/probationary period may be required.
• Position is designated Special-Sensitive therefore the employee must be able to obtain and maintain a Top-Secret security clearance based on an SSBI background investigation with eligibility for Sensitive Compartmental Information (SCI).
• Must successfully pass urinalysis screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and periodically thereafter, in accordance with Change 3 to AR 600-85, Alcohol and Drug Abuse Prevention and Control Program.
• This position is mission essential, subject to an on-call, 24x7 mission requirement and may be subject to rotating shift work including nights, weekends, and holidays in times of emergency or crisis.
• See "Additional Information" section for additional requirements.
• One-year supervisory probationary period required
A one-year probationary period is required if the selectee has not previously met this requirement
Qualifications Who May Apply: Only applicants who meet one of the employment authority categories below are eligible to apply for this job
You will be asked to identify which category or categories you meet, and to provide documents which prove you meet the category or categories you selected
See Proof of Eligibility for an extensive list of document requirements for all employment authorities.
• Current Army Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee
* Current Army Defense Civilian Intelligence Personnel System (DCIPS) Employee
* Current Civilian Employees of the Organization Applying to Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Positions
* Current Department of Army Civilian Employees
* Current DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) Employee (non-Army)
* Current Permanent DoD Civilian Employee (non-Army) Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
* Non-Department of Defense (DoD) Transfer Applying to Cyber Excepted Service Positions
* Reinstatement Army CES positions apply Veteran's Preference to preference eligible candidates, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 3005, "CES Employment and Placement"
If you are a veteran claiming veterans' preference, as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C., you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package
In order to qualify, you must meet the experience requirements described below
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)
You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience
Your resume must clearly describe your relevant experience; if qualifying based on education, your transcripts will be required as part of your application
Additional information about transcripts is in this document
To qualify based on your experience, your resume must describe at least one year of specialized experience that demonstrates the possession of knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position
Such experience is typically in or directly related to the work of the position to be filled
Specialized experience would be demonstrated by To qualify based on your experience, your resume must clearly describe the following quality experience: providing expert technical advice and guidance on cybersecurity or information systems security; ensuring cybersecurity programs are in compliance with current policies and procedures; applying methods to resolve complex Information Technology issues; and leading team members through an assignment, project, or problem to be solved
The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail
Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: completing thorough and accurate work independently, even in the most difficult or stressful situations; occasionally reviewing work completed by others
(2) 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
Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: resolving routine and non-routine problems, questions, or complaints; developing and maintaining strong, mutually supportive working relationships with customers; conducting evaluation of support to determine quality of services and customer satisfaction, and recommending procedural changes based on customer need or changes in policy and/or regulation
(3) 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
Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: convincingly conveying complex information to customers; presenting thoughts that are well-organized and demonstrating confidence in the facts and ideas; adjusting style when working with individuals with different levels of understanding; using various methods to explain and convey information
(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations
Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: solving complex or sensitive problems by developing and proposing strategic alternatives; identifying possible conflicts and shared benefits; helping team anticipate problems and identifying and evaluating potential sources of information; providing feedback and coaching to others to help solve problems; engaging appropriate stakeholders when developing solutions in order to understand and incorporate multiple perspectives and needs; evaluating the effectiveness of decisions and adjusting future decisions as appropriate
Some federal jobs allow you to substitute your education for the required experience in order to qualify
For this job, you must meet the qualification requirement using experience alone--no substitution of education for experience is permitted
Additional information
• If you are a current federal career/career-conditional employee, you will be placed on an excepted appointment.
• This position is in the Supervision/Management Category at the Full Performance Level within the CES Occupational Structure.
• Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must complete a Pre-Employment Certification Statement for Selective Service Registration.
• You will be required to provide proof of U.S
Citizenship.
• Direct Deposit of Pay is required.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret with SCI security clearance.
• Incumbent (or Selectee) is required to satisfactorily complete the appropriate training and obtain the required certification/recertification for this position as outlined in DoDM 8140.03 Cyberspace Workforce Qualification and Management Program dated 15 February 2023.
• Selection is subject to restrictions resulting from Department of Defense referral system for displaced employees.
• If you have retired from federal service and you are interested in employment as a reemployed annuitant, see the information in the Reemployed Annuitant information sheet.
• This is a(n) Cyber Career Field position.
• Multiple positions may be filled from this announcement.
• Salary includes applicable locality pay or Local Market Supplement.
• When you perform a Civilian Permanent Change of Station (PCS) with the government, the Internal Revenue Service (IRS) considers the majority of your entitlements to be taxable
Visit https://www.dfas.mil/civilianemployees/civrelo/Civilian-Moving-Expenses-Tax-Deduction/ for more information.
• Permanent Change of Station (PCS) allowances may be authorized, subject to the provisions of the Joint

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