FOR DS-04:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-09 grade level or DS-03 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Implement and enforce Information System (IS), Platform Information Technology (PIT), Standalone, and Test Measurement and Diagnostic Equipment (TMDE) system cyber security policies and procedures;
2) Research and define, as necessary, cyber security related documentation/policy;
3) Initiate protective or corrective measures when a cyber-security incident or vulnerability is discovered;
4) Maintain current and accurate Risk Management Framework (RMF) assessments, authorizations, and documentation.
FOR DS-05:
Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the GS-11 grade level or DS-04 pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following:
1) Advising on matters related to cybersecurity and develop/maintain a cybersecurity program for the organization that focuses on risk management and full security compliance while maintaining operations;
2) Ensure periodic testing and audits are conducted to assess the security posture of the information systems;
3) Ensure that all requirements are in place to support Risk Management Framework (RMF) accreditation requirements for information systems and coordinate information system security inspections, tests, and reviews;
4) Evaluate infrastructures and make recommendations on how to operate securely and manage risk to support operations.
Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:
https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/
Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.