Clarification from the agency

This is a Temporary appointment, with a time limit determined by the needs of the agency.

This position serves as the Chief Information Officer with responsibility for serving as the focal point for the State National Guard IT requirements and priorities, including the cybersecurity and privacy programs, enterprise architecture, software application and development, capital planning and investment, infrastructure, and telecommunications support. Interprets Department of Defense (DoD), Department of the Army (DA), federal IT and if applicable state policies in order to manage risk, develop and promulgate IT plans and policies, ensure compliance with prevailing laws, ensure compliance with the Clinger-Cohen Act (CCA), and establish standards and procedures.

Conditions of employment

• NATIONAL GUARD MEMBERSHIP IS REQUIRED. If you are not sure you are eligible for military membership, please contact a National Guard recruiter prior to applying for this position.
• This is an excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard, required prior to the effective date of placement.
• Selectee will be required to wear the military uniform.
• Acceptance of an excepted service position constitutes concurrence with these requirements as a condition of employment.
• Males born after 31 December 1959 must be registered for Selective Service.
• Must obtain and maintain a TOP SECRET Sensitive Compartmented Information clearance
• Participation in direct deposit is mandatory.
• Must be able to obtain required certifications, as applicable. IAW DoDI 8140, DOD 8570.01M or applicable governing document(s) for Cyber workforce as an IA Technician Level. All certifications are required within 6 months of employment.
• Must be certified IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and obtain Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 264, IAW current AF directives.
• DoW Directive (DoDD) 8140.01 REQUIRED: DCWF 901-EXECUTIVE CYBER LEADER CERTIFICATION: CISM/CISSP

Qualifications

Compatible military grade and assignment required prior to the effective date of placement. This is an Title 32 INDEFINITE excepted service position that requires membership in a compatible military assignment in the employing state's National Guard.

Military Grades: Officer 05 to 06

Compatible Military: Assignments: Must be fully qualified

Must have Information Technology and Cyber Experience.

GENERAL EXPERIENCE: Must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies, attention to detail, customer service, oral communication and problem solving.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Must have 12 months of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade (GS-12). Must have specialized experience, education, and 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 and training in defining overall Information Technology (IT) architecture and requirements for the State. Experience and training in Managing the information systems architecture in relation to assigned projects. Experience in reviewing, analyzing and veringes feasibility of implementing a total system design, which includes hardware, software, communication systems and networks.


Must be certified IAW DoD 8570.01-M, Federal Information Security Management Act of 2002, Clinger Cohen Act of 1996 and obtain Special Experience Identifier (SEI) 264, IAW current AF directives. Information Assurance - Technical Level II (IAT II), IAW current AF directives. Position is designated as OV-PL-002 (Cyber Policy and Strategy Planner) within the Defense Cybersecurity Workforce as guided by NIST SP 800-181; National Initiative for Cybersecurity Education, Cybersecurity Workforce Framework.

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 minimally qualified, your resume and supporting documentation will be compared to your responses on the assessment questionnaire to determine your level of experience. If you rate yourself higher than is supported by your application package, your responses may be adjusted and/or you may be excluded from consideration for this position. If you are found to be among the top qualified candidates, you will be referred to the selecting official for employment consideration.

Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities and other characteristics): Ability to Supervise through Subordinate Supervisors; Cybersecurity, Data and Content Management; Information Assurance, Information Management.

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

1. A COMPLETE RESUME IS REQUIRED. Your full name, address, civilian email address (no .gov or .mil) and current telephone number must be on your resume. Your resume must clearly demonstrate experience that meets the requirements of this position. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We will not make assumptions regarding your experience. Your resume must show experience where you worked, job title, duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and end dates (Mo/Yr), hours per week & salary. Incomplete resumes will result in the applicant not being considered for the position.

2. References must be submitted with the application packet. (Minimum of 3 references required)

3. Prior/current Federal employees are required to submit their most recent SF 50 with their packet. The SF-50(s) must reflect the highest grade and step held in Federal Service that demonstrates one year time in grade.

4. A complete application package, including all supporting documents (i.e., resumes, copies of transcripts if required, licenses, All FAA Certifications and Credentials, and any other supporting documents etc.), must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date of the announcement to receive consideration.

5. Copies of transcripts must be provided at the time of submission with the application packet. Failure to do so will result in the applicant not being considered for the position. Selected individual may be required to provide official transcripts prior to placement into this position.

PLEASE NOTE: It is the applicant's responsibility to verify that information entered and/or uploaded, (i.e., resumes, supporting documents, transcripts (copies) if needed, licenses, SF 50 etc.) is received, accurate, and submitted by the closing date. You may verify your documents have been processed with your application package successfully prior to the announcement closing. Uploaded documents may take up to one hour to clear the virus scan. Human Resources WILL NOT modify, change or add anything to your application packet after the closing date. Human Resources WILL NOT divulge if you are qualified or not for the position. Incomplete packets will not be considered for the position.

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