SUPV IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (INFOSEC)

Clarification from the agency

This position is open to current DoD employees and eligible PPP applicants. Current DoD employees must submit their SF-50 at the time of application. Failure to do so may result in disqualification.

• Serves as the primary GS-15 cybersecurity technical authority, providing top-level continuity and direction for Network Assurance. Develops, implements, and ensures compliance with long-range plans, policies, and architectures.
• Manages and directs a diverse team of civilian, military, and contractor personnel. Plans work, sets priorities, develops standards, evaluates performance, interviews candidates, and identifies training needs.
• Directs Incident Handling and Computer Network Defense (CND) actions to safeguard national security communications against advanced persistent threats (APTs).
• Serves as the cyber authority in high-level meetings and working groups with senior DISA, DoD, and industry officials. Advises the SWC Director and other high-ranking leaders on complex cybersecurity matters.
• Oversees all Network Assurance functions, including establishing goals, assessing resource allocation, and ensuring assets are safeguarded. Directs the analysis of complex technical issues to ensure mission success.

Conditions of employment

• Applicants must be U.S. Citizens or Nationals.
• The incumbent of this position is required to obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET/SCI/ADP I security clearance. Failure to maintain security eligibility may result in termination.
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service (to verify your registration status click here).
• Time after Competitive Appointment: Candidates must have served 3 months after the latest competitive appointment in the Federal service.
• Time-in-Grade Requirement: See the Qualifications field below for more details.
• This is a drug-testing designated position.
• In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements overall in 12 months.
• This is a covered position and the person selected for this position must complete an OGE Form 450, Confidential Financial Disclosure Report within 30 days of appointment pursuant to 5 CFR 2634.903(b) (DoD 5500.7).

Qualifications

Basic Requirements:

• Attention to Detail - Experience reviewing one's own information technology-related work or data, and being asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards.
• Customer Service - Experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs.
• Oral Communication - Briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience.
• Problem Solving - Identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions.

In addition to meeting the basic requirement, qualified applicants must possess one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-14) in the Federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position.

Specialized experience is defined as:

• Experience in implementation of principles and techniques pertinent to the acquisition and operations of technology solutions or services;

• Experience planning, programming, and budgeting regulations, guidelines, and policies to prepare short- and long-range program guidance;

• Experience with methodologies of project management and project scheduling.

AND

Time-in-Grade: Current or former federal employees who have held a GS position in the preceding 52 weeks must meet the time-in-grade requirement. Applicant must have served 52 weeks as a GS-14 or higher grade in Federal Service.

You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in-grade, specialized experience, the 90-day post-competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement.

Your resume MUST include the following information for each job listed: Job title; duties (be as detailed as possible); month & year start/end dates (e.g. June 2017 to April 2026); and full-time or part-time status (include hours worked per week). Read more about what you should include in your federal resume at USAJOBS.

Standard SF-50 Submission Requirement:
If you are a current or former Federal employee, you must submit your most recent non-award SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify your eligibility. Your submitted SF-50 must clearly show:

• Your current/highest grade and step held (Block 18 & 20)
• Your tenure code (Block 24)
• Your position classification/pay plan (Block 17)
• Your type of service (competitive or excepted) (Block 34)

Do not submit an award SF-50 (e.g., Block 8 reflecting action code 840, 849, or cash awards), as these do not document tenure, position change, or highest grade held. Failure to submit a qualifying SF-50 will result in your application being marked as ineligible due to incomplete documentation.

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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

**Combination of education and experience is not applicable for this position.**

How you will be evaluated

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

Evaluation Method: For evaluating the quality of applicants for referral, a multi-phased process will be used.

• Phase 1: Review of application materials to determine basic minimum qualifications.

• Phase 2 (USA Hire Assessment): Minimally qualified applicants will be advanced to complete the online USA Hire assessment. The USA Hire Assessment includes a cut score based on the minimum level of required proficiency in these critical general competencies. You must meet or exceed the cut score to be considered. You will not be considered for the position if you score below the cut score or fail to complete the assessment.

• Phase 3 (SME Panel Review): Applicants who successfully pass the USA Hire assessment will be advanced to a Subject Matter Expert (SME) panel review to evaluate technical qualifications.

You will be assessed on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics):

• Communication
• Cybersecurity
• Leadership
• Problem Solving
• Strategic Planning
• Supervisor

Additional Competencies:

• Attention to Detail
• Customer Service
• Oral Communication
• Problem Solving

Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration.


You can preview the Application Questionnaire here: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13087909

Criminal History Inquiries - If you apply to this position and are selected, we will not ask about your criminal history before you receive a conditional job offer. If you believe you were asked about your criminal history improperly, contact the agency @ dfas.indianapolis-in.zh.mbx.ssc-cc@mail.mil

You must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Resume: A two-page maximum resume is required. Applicant guidance on the two-page resume requirement may be found at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/merit-hiring-plan-resources/applicant-guidance-on-the-two-page-resume-limit/.
2. Complete initial Eligibility Questionnaire and Additional Online Assessments
3. Other Supporting Documents
4. If you are requesting a reasonable accommodation to the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, submit documentation to support your request, including the Reasonable Accommodation Request Form found here.
5. Current and former federal employees, including those currently working for the agency, must submit their SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) reflecting their highest grade held on a permanent basis for at least 52 weeks, tenure, and appointment type. Failure to provide this document may result in disqualification.

The following supporting documents are ONLY required if applicable to your personal qualifications or status. They must be received by the closing date of the announcement.

1. ICTAP Eligible (if applicable) - A copy of the RIF separation notice and SF50 if available.
2. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians PPP applicants must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
3. Military Reserve (MR) and National Guard (NG) Technicians Receiving Disability Retirement PPP Eligible: MR and NG technicians receiving disability retirement PPP applicants must include a completed copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility. Click here to obtain a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist.
4. Retained Grade PPP Eligible: Retained Grade PPP applicants must include a completed copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist to verify your eligibility for Retained Grade preference. Click here to obtain a copy of the Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist.

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