FOR ALL IT POSITIONS: To qualify, you must 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.
In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position:
To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Applying FISMA and NIST Risk Management Framework (RMF) to ensure compliance and effective risk management.
- Conducting security assessments of information systems and networks using NIST RMF methodologies and tools independently, with minimal oversight.
- Evaluating the adequacy and effectiveness of security controls to mitigate risks, identify vulnerabilities, and recommend corrective actions.
- Preparing and presenting comprehensive security assessment reports to management and assist in developing and implementing security policies and procedures.
To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following:
- Developing, updating, and maintaining cybersecurity documentation for systems, ensuring compliance with NIST standards, including conducting risk assessments in accordance with NIST 800-30 Rev 1.
- Managing security assessment teams, providing oversight and guidance to security control assessors, and addressing complex security challenges with innovative solutions.
- Conducting assessments of systems and cybersecurity controls, and effectively communicate security risks and compliance requirements to senior leadership.
- Managing multiple projects concurrently, ensuring milestones are met and delivering high-quality results within established deadlines.
Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.
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.
You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.
If interested, please email your resume to: IT.IAD.Recruiting@tsa.dhs.gov & reference "Announcement Vacancy Number 12802345."