Clarification from the agency

This position is a Title 5 Excepted position open to current members of the Iowa Air and Army National Guard (Title 32 Military Technicians, Title 5 Civilians, Drill Status, M-Day). Do you meet this requirement?

As a SUPERVISORY IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Title 5), GS-2210-13, you will perform the following duties.

1. Serves as the principal advisor to the Wing Commander and Director of Advanced Programs on the latest industry and technological projections as they pertain to SAP Cyber Security/Information Security for the network enclave infrastructure. Develops policies for organization deployed throughout the Wing. Must anticipate the effects of new emerging technology and develop policies to control it to prevent security violations. Duties include oversight and accreditation of all systems IAW with all NGB, Air Force, and DOD security directives, policies and procedures. Ensures that all elements are in compliance with guidance concerning accreditation of automated information systems, risk management, control of computer viruses, and other similar issues. Ensures that security incidents are investigated and reported IAW with all command, Air Force, NGB and DOD security directives, policies and procedures. This includes auditing of IT systems, technical reviews, and ensuring proper IT Sanitization procedures are complied with IAW DOD security directives.(30%).
2. Provides leadership, guidance, and direction to ensure acquisition, development, and retention of a professional, highly capable SAP cybersecurity workforce to accomplish assigned missions. Provides supervision in the daily operations for security activities for the enclave. Coordinates the work of team members to ensure that short-term and long-term goals and objectives are met. Directs, manages, and monitors a system of internal controls that ensure effective and appropriate use of resources. (15%).
3. Establishes performance standards and evaluates employee performance. Reviews and recommends approval of candidates for selections, promotions and recognition. Reviews and approves work plans to be accomplished by subordinates; priorities and schedules for completion of work; sets broad objectives; monitors subordinate employees' performance in providing IT services; reviews accomplishments; and takes appropriate action of correction when deficiencies are noted. Gives advice, counsels, or instructs individual employees, on both work and administrative matters. Develops and evaluates performance standards; recommends and approves awards; hears and resolves group employee grievances or serious employee complaints. Reviews and makes decisions on serious disciplinary actions involving employees and makes decisions on work problems presented by subordinates. Initiates recognition and disciplinary actions for personnel to include recommendation for removal. Identifies and arranges for appropriate training and development opportunities. Determines and approves training needs and establishes formal training plans. (25%)
4. ISSM responsibilities include (taken from Joint SAP Implementation Guidance and AFI 17-101) Implementation of the RMF. Maintain and report IS and IT systems assessment and authorization status and issues in accordance with DoD Component guidance. Provide direction to the ISSO(s) in accordance with DoD, Air Force and NGB directives. Coordinate with the organization's cybersecurity service provider to ensure issues affecting the organization's overall security are addressed appropriately. Maintain a repository for all organizational or system-level Cybersecurity-related documentation. Ensure that ISSO(s) are appointed in writing and provide oversight to ensure they are following established Cybersecurity policies and procedures.??B. Monitor compliance with cybersecurity policy, as appropriate, and review the results of such monitoring. Ensure that Cybersecurity inspections, tests, and reviews are synchronized and coordinated with affected parties and organizations. (20%)
5. Collaborates with other supervisors and managers within the Wing and command to negotiate, decide on, or coordinate work-related changes affecting their operations. Advises their supervisor with broader and higher responsibilities on problems involving the relationship of the work of the cybersecurity teams to broader programs, and its impact on IT Services. Serves as a technical advisor to management. Participates as a member and advisor on special committees and special projects designed to study methods to enhance the use of IT throughout the Wing and command. Participates in command and Wing initiatives developing strategic plans for enhancement of the system environment, developing functional and technical requirements for acquisitions, conducting cost-benefit analyses, feasibility studies, and related activities. (10%)
6. Performs other duties as assigned.T5893000

Conditions of employment

• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period.
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Perform irregular/overtime hours in support of operational requirements and contingencies
• Failure to complete prescribed courses may be cause for reassignment or termination of FTS.
• May possess a SECRET clearance but must be able to obtain a TOP SECRET clearance with SCI eligibility within 6 months of employment.
• This position is covered by the Domestic Violence Misdemeanor Amendment (30 Sep 96) of the Gun Control Act (Lautenberg Amendment) of 1968. An individual convicted of a qualifying crime of domestic violence may not perform the duties of this position.
• Incumbent must complete appropriate training and obtain required certifications IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M for Cyber workforce as an IA Manager Level II.?All certifications are required within 6 months of employment.
• Position is designated as OM-ADM-001 within the Defense Cybersecurity Workforce as guided by NIST SP 800-181; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.
• This position is designated as Essential Personnel and may be subject to duty in preparation for, or in response to, a state emergency or disaster declaration.

Qualifications

In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Applicants who do not fully address the minimum/specialized experience needed for the position in their resume will not be referred for consideration.

MINIMUM EXPERIENCE: Knowledge of IT principles, concepts, and methods, e.g., data storage, software applications, networking.

GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
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.
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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

• 1-year specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade.
• Experience, education, or training that approaches techniques and requirements appropriate to an assigned computer applications area or computer specialty area in an organization.
• Experience planning the sequence of actions necessary to accomplish the assignment where this entailed coordination with others outside the organizational unit and development of project controls.
• Experience that required adaptations of guidelines or precedents to meet the needs of the assignment.
• Experience preparing documentation on cost/benefit studies where is involved summarizing the material and organizing it in a logical fashion
• Experience in managing the function of the work to be performed.
• Experience which includes leading, directing and assigning work of personnel.

How you will be evaluated

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

Once the announcement has closed, your resume and supporting documentation will be used to determine if you meet the qualifications listed on this announcement. If you are found to be among the qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the minimum/specialized experience provided in the announcement and the KSA's (knowledge, skills, and abilities) listed below:

• Skill to provide leadership, guidance, and direction to ensure acquisition, development, and retention of a professional, highly capable SAP cybersecurity workforce to accomplish assigned missions.
• Knowledge of establishing performance standards and evaluates employee performance
• Skilled in monitoring compliance with cybersecurity policy, as appropriate, and review the results of such monitoring.

To apply for this position, you must submit a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your resume showing work schedule, hours worked per week, dates (including Month and Year, e.g., 02/2017, Feb 2017, etc.) of employment and duties performed.
2. Additional Supporting Documents (if applicable): Cover Letter, Transcripts, SF-50, DD 214, VA disability letter/documentation, ect.
   1. (In order to claim Veterans Preference a VA disability letter or legible copy of your DD214(s) annotating dates, campaign medals, and character of service (honorable, general, etc.) must be submitted for consideration).

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