• Provide leadership and subject matter expertise for verification and validation activities relating primarily to the Agency’s implementation of the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA) and the Clinger-Cohen.
• Serve as the focal point to oversee the program and planning efforts ensuring maximum support and integration of network defense and operations managing specific risks associated with fielding of information systems and supporting efforts.
• Oversee the management of the Agency Enterprise IT security program, e.g., ensures that appropriate management, operational and technical control programs are included in the USACE Enterprise security program.
• Conduct USACE-wide IT systems security reviews/audits vulnerability assessments, risk assessments or evaluations regarding compliance with security requirements in accordance with applicable government regulations.
• Manage the Agency’s CSSP program and is responsible for Agency response to ARCYBER operational tasking.
• Present briefings and recommendations concerning cyber-threats and incidents to top levels of management, including the Commanding General and Deputy Commanding General.

Conditions of employment

• Appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination, as determined by a completed background investigation.
• This position requires approximately 30% temporary out of area travel, primarily within CONUS but may include OCONUS TDY.
• This position requires the incumbent to hold Information Assurance Management (IAM) Level 3 Certification under DoD Directive 8570.1 (IA Training, Certification and Workforce Management) and related implementing policies.
• The duties in this position meet the security sensitivity definition of "SPECIAL SENSITIVE (SS) NATIONAL SECURITY RISK" and require a "Top Secret SCI" Security Clearance.
• A Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08) is required.
• Incumbent must obtain and maintain a valid U.S. Passport
• This is a drug tested position.

Qualifications

Who May Apply: All U.S. Citizens

To qualify you must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 level in the Federal Service which includes: Supervise multiple projects and programs involving complex technical issues related to control systems AND 2) Develop policy and procedure regarding inventory, threat and assessment of control systems. This definition of specialized experience is typical of work performed at the next lower grade/level position in the federal service (GS-14).

The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the four competencies, as defined:

(1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: leading others by setting the standards for the quality of work, even in the most difficult and/or high pressure circumstances; reviewing and editing work completed by others to ensure that the quality of work meets acceptable work standards.

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: using expertise and experience to address complex problems, questions, or complaints; anticipating customer needs and modify the team's work activities, processes, and practices to meet these needs; collaborating across team and outside of own team to organize planning sessions that elicit ideas for improving customer service and support.

(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. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: clearly explaining and defending complex ideas, appropriately adapting to each audience's level of knowledge; actively listening and clarifying points when presenting highly complex and controversial findings; using well-constructed, fact-based arguments to persuade stakeholders/officials to take action on suggestions for improvement.

(4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Examples of IT-related experience demonstrating this competency include: providing precedent setting solutions to unique problems not previously encountered; helping team make decisions which are complicated by the number and nature of existing policy, guidelines, and organizational goals; identifying the root causes of problems; developing systemic solutions to address them and prevent them from reoccurring.

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, a review of your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) will be used to determine whether you meet the qualification requirements listed on this announcement. Please follow all instructions carefully when applying, errors or omissions may affect your eligibility.

If, after reviewing your resume and/or supporting documentation, a determination is made that you have inflated your qualifications and/or experience, you may lose consideration for this position.

The documents you are required to submit vary based on whether or not you are eligible for preference in federal employment. A complete description of preference categories and the associated required documents is in the Applicant Checklist for Public Announcements.

As described above, your complete application includes your resume, your responses to the online questionnaire, and documents which prove your eligibility to apply. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further.

1. Your resume:

• Your resume must be two pages or less and must support the specialized experience described in this announcement. Resumes exceeding two pages will be removed from consideration.
• For each relevant work experience, make sure you include the employer's name, job title, start and end dates (include month and year), for qualifications purposes, the number of hours worked per week, and a brief description that show you can perform the tasks at the required level listed in the job announcement. If your resume does not contain this information, your application may be marked as incomplete, and you may not receive consideration for this position.
• Use plain language. Avoid using acronyms and terms that are not easily understood. The hiring agency will not make assumptions about what's in your resume.
• If your resume includes a photograph or other inappropriate material or content, it will not be used to make eligibility and qualification determinations, and you may not be considered for this vacancy.
• For additional information, to include formatting tips, see: What to include in your resume.

2. Other supporting documents:

• Cover Letter, optional
• Most recent Performance Appraisal, if applicable

NOTE: Documents submitted as part of the application package, to include supplemental documents, may be shared beyond the Human Resources Office. Some supplemental documents such as military orders and marriage certificates may contain personal information for someone other than you. You may sanitize these documents to remove another person's personal information before you submit your application. You may be asked to provide an un-sanitized version of the documents if you are selected to confirm your eligibility.

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