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In order to qualify, you must meet the specialized experience requirements described in the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions, Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 positions located
here.
SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have at least one (1) year of specialized experience at the next lower broadband NH-02 or equivalent to the next lower grade GS-11 in the Federal Service. Specialized experience: supports oversight of the 704 TG cybersecurity program to include architecture, requirements, policies, processes, and procedures. Maintains appropriate foundational knowledge of cybersecurity best practices and risk management proportional to the criticality of information stored or processed on Information Systems under their purview.
Basic Requirements:
This standard allows eligibility through meeting either the requirements specified in the section titled Education or the requirements specified in the section titled Experience. Education: All academic degrees and coursework must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions Undergraduate or Graduate Education: Degree in computer science, engineering, information science, information systems management, mathematics, operations research, statistics, or technology management or degree that provided a minimum of 24 semester hours in one or more of the fields identified above and required the development or adaptation of applications, systems or networks.
OR
Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate 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.
Desired Skills:
- Three (3) years Cyber-vulnerability mitigation desired.
- Three (3) years Cybersecurity compliance and assessment desired.
- Three (3) years Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework desired.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Expert knowledge of the principles, methods, and techniques of cyber, Information Technology (IT) assessment, planning,
management, monitoring, and evaluation as well as knowledge of the principles, methods, or tools for developing, scheduling,
coordinating, managing cyber, IT, or IM projects and resources, monitoring and inspecting costs, work, and contractor performance.
- Knowledge of the principles, methods, and tools for the coordinated management of cyber, IT, or IM programs to include providing
oversight of multiple projects, integrating dependent schedules and deliverables, and related activities such as life cycle management
and program governance. Ability to develop and interpret policies, procedures, and strategies governing the planning and delivery of
services. Skill in applying new developments to previously unsolvable problems.
- Knowledge of the principles and methods to identify, analyze, specify, design, and manage functional and infrastructure requirements;
includes translating functional requirements into technical requirements used for logical design or alternative technologies or
approaches. Ability to research and analyze external products to determine their potential for meeting mission requirements and
business needs.
- Knowledge of concepts, practices, and leadership techniques used to identify, engage, influence and monitor relationships with
individuals and groups connected to cyber, IT, or IM work/development efforts. Includes those who are actively involved, those who
exert influence over the process and its results, and those who have a vested interest in the outcome. Ability to provide expert technical
advice, guidance, and recommendations to management and other technical specialists on critical cyber, IT, or IM issues as well as
ability to work effectively with customers to assess their requirements then provide information, expertise, and assistance to satisfy
those needs.
- Knowledge of methods of leadership and supervision to hold others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective
results. Ability to determine objectives, make sound, well-informed, and objective decisions, set priorities, cause change, and
accomplish organizational goals.
- Skill in leading productive teams and work centers. Ability to plan, organize, and direct the functions of a unit and lead, mentor, motivate, and appraise subordinate staff.