Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC) Job in Washington, DC

Summary

This job is open to

• The public

  U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.

• Career transition (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL)

  Federal employees who meet the definition of a "surplus" or "displaced" employee.

Duties

As a Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC), you will perform the following duties:

• Leads implementation activities required by Federal Government standards such as all revisions of National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) Special Publications (e.g. SP 800-37, 800-39, 800-53, 800-63, 800-128,
  800- 145) as well as Federal Information Processing Standard (FIPS) publications (e.g., FIPS 199, FIPS 200, FIPS 140-2); OMB
  Circular A-130; FISMA; E-Government Act of 2002; Federal Acquisition Supply Chain Security Act of 2018; and the Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program (FedRAMP). Analyzes feasibility studies, proposals, and performs analyses of current requirements and forecast trends and future needs. Keeps abreast of changing and emerging technology. Makes recommendations on adopting changes. Provides analysis and advice on complex and unusual program related certification and accreditation, and FISMA issues or problems. Applies analytical techniques to identify and evaluate findings and satisfy mission requirements.
• Creates, implements, and provides oversight of information security policy for the Department and all Bureaus.
  Consults with leadership on the development of information security policies, strategies and plans to implement requirements outlined in the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), associated Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and Department of Homeland Security (DHS) policies and other legislative or policy requirements as applicable to the Department.
• Ensures managers of subordinate offices accomplish their missions on schedule and within budget. Provides developmental opportunities to staff in area managed to maintain positive morale and ensure quality service is provided.

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs.
• You must be able to attain and maintain a TOP SECRET clearance.
• A probationary or trial period may be required.
• Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/).
• If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application.
• All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing.
• A Drug Test is required and except as prohibited by law, all applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment, and appointed the incumbent will be subjected to random drug testing procedures.
• Drug Test: YES
• License required: NO
• Pre-employment physical required: NO
• Bargaining Unit Position: NO
• Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): YES
• Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: WILL NOT be paid

How You Will Be Evaluated

Required Documents

How to Apply

Your complete application, including required documents, must be received by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement.

To apply on-line, you must complete and submit an application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov. To begin, click the Apply button and follow the prompts to register/sign-in into your USAJOBS account, answer the questions, and submit all required documents.

To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.gov and click on "Application Status." Click on the position title, and then select Apply to continue.

For instructions on submitting your application in an alternate format, please contact the Agency Contact listed in this vacancy announcement.

Next steps

You will be notified of your application status through USAJOBS at four points during the hiring process, as applicable. You can check the status of your application by accessing the USAJOBS website at http://www.usajobs.gov and clicking on "Track Your Online Application." The four points of notification are:

1. Application Received or Application Incomplete
2. Minimum Qualification Requirement Met or Minimum Qualification Not Met;
3. Eligible (Application Referred to the Selecting Official) or Ineligible (Application Not Referred to the Selecting Official); and
4. Selected or Not Selected.

By submitting your application, you are certifying the accuracy of the information contained in your application. If you make a false statement in any part of your application, you may not be hired; you may be terminated after you begin work; or, you may be fined or jailed. After making a tentative job offer, we will conduct a suitability/security background investigation.

You will be required to submit official documentation prior to appointment. The agency will then verify the information provided on your application (i.e., degree, veterans' preference, disability, etc.).