Supervisory IT Specialist (INFOSEC)

Summary

This position is located in the Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Inspector General, Office of Management and Policy. This announcement is to fill one vacancy that may be located in any of the locations identified. The salary for this position will be adjusted based on the duty location. View the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) pay charts for more information. This announcement will close when 150 applications are received or on the closing date, whichever comes first.

Duties

The incumbent will serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and will be responsible for performing the following duties and responsibilities, which include but are not limited to: Provide broad policy analysis, consultation, advice, and program management in information security, risk, and privacy, promoting sound security and privacy methods and best industry practices. Oversee the organization's Security Program, including planning, coordinating, and controlling information system security and privacy across all systems, devices, and communications platforms. Manage compliance with Federal information security and privacy requirements, including FISMA, the Computer Security Act, the Clinger-Cohen Act, and OMB Circular A-130. Develop and implement organization-wide plans and programs for IT security, including policies and procedures for threat and risk assessment, planning, risk management, training, program oversight, and evaluation. Serve as a focal point for IT security audits and evaluations and manage the enterprise-wide project plan for mitigating IT security vulnerabilities as required under FISMA. Coordinate regular testing of telecommunications networks and IT resources to ensure compliance with established security standards and practices. Provide expert advice to senior leadership, including the HHS CISO, program officials, and technical staff, and prepare briefings and recommendations on significant IT security issues. Plan, organize, and direct the activities of subordinate staff, ensuring IT programs comply with legal and regulatory requirements and meet operational needs. Qualifications

Applicants must meet all the qualification requirements, including education, and any selective placement factors described below within 30 days of the closing date of this announcement. Basic Qualifications: In order to meet basic qualifications for GS-2210 positions, individuals must have IT related experience demonstrating each of the competencies defined below Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. Decision Making - Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management - Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills - Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Teamwork - Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competency - Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. In addition to the experience above applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level in the Federal service which provided the applicant with the knowledge, skills and abilities to perform the duties of the position. Qualifying specialized experience must demonstrate the following: (1) Experience leading enterprise information security programs and cybersecurity governance in compliance with FISMA, OMB Circular A-130, and other federal information security legislation, directives, and standards; (2) Experience applying federal cybersecurity frameworks including NIST SP 800-53, NIST Risk Management Framework (SP 800-37), Zero Trust Architecture (SP 800-207), and the NIST Cybersecurity Framework; (3) Experience overseeing security authorization, risk assessments, continuous monitoring, and authority to operate (ATO) processes for enterprise information systems; and (4) Experience providing supervisory oversight of multi-disciplinary information security teams (e.g., governance/risk/compliance, cloud security, identity & access management, threat detection & response) in a large or complex organization. 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 directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Your resume should include the dates of all qualifying experience (from month/year to month/year) and the number of hours worked/volunteered per week. Federal experience is not required. The experience may have been gained in the public sector, private sector or Volunteer Service. One year of experience refers to full-time work; part-timework is considered on a prorated basis. To ensure full credit for your work experience, please indicate dates of employment by month/year, and indicate number of hours worked per week, on your resume.

Education

Education is not qualifying for this position. How You Will Be Evaluated

Your eligibility for consideration and qualifications for the position will be determined based upon a review of your detailed resume . Your resume will be evaluated based on evidence of your ability to demonstrate possession of any specialized experience. Your resume will be evaluated by a subject matter expert to determine if you meet the qualifications for the position and will serve as a basis for an initial rating. To view the application form, visit: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13062188 Additional selections may be made for similar positions across the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) within the local commuting area(s) of the location identified in this announcement. By applying, you agree to have your application shared with interested selecting official(s) at HHS. Clearance of CTAP/ICTAP will be applied for similar across HHS. HHS has a critical preparedness and response mission: HHS protects the American people from health threats, researches emerging diseases, and mobilizes public health programs with domestic and international partners. In support of this mission, HHS offers its employees the opportunity to volunteer to become Federal Civilian Detailees and contribute their unique skills through voluntary temporary assignments to humanitarian emergencies or Departmental priorities countering new and emerging health, safety, and security threats. Other Information

Recruitment Incentives: Payment for relocation expenses may not be authorized for this position. A recruitment bonus may not be offered. Repayment of student loans may not be offered. Private sector work experience will not be approved as credit for your Annual Leave accrual. Security and Background Requirements: A background security investigation will be required for all appointees. Appointment will be subject to the applicant's successful completion of a background security investigation and favorable adjudication. Failure to successfully meet these requirements may be grounds for appropriate personnel action. In addition, if hired, a background security reinvestigation or supplemental investigation may be required at a later time. Applicants are also advised that all information concerning qualifications is subject to investigation. False representation may be grounds for non-consideration, non-selection and/or appropriate disciplinary action. E-Verify: If you are selected for this position, the documentation that you present for purposes of completing the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Form I-9 will be verified through the DHS "E-Verify" System. Federal law requires DHS to use the E-Verify System to verify employment eligibility of all new hires, and as a condition of continued employment obligates the new hire to take affirmative steps to resolve any discrepancies identified by the system. The U.S. Department of Health and Human Services is an E-Verify Participant. Direct Deposit: All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Career Transition Program (CTAP) and Interagency Career Transition Assistance Program (ICTAP) Documentation: If you are a displaced or surplus Federal employee eligible for consideration under the CTAP or ICTAP, you MUST submit proof of eligibility. Appropriate documentation such as a reduction-in-force (RIF) separation notice, an SF-50 reflecting your RIF separation, or a notice of proposed removal for declining a directed reassignment or transfer of function to another commuting area. You MUST also submit documentation to reflect your current (or last) performance rating of record along with your application package. Those eligible for consideration will need to be rated as well-qualified at 85.0 or above on the rating criteria for this position in order to exercise selection priority. For more information about ICTAP, go to: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition. EEO Statement: HHS is an equal opportunity employer. Selection for this position will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status, or other differences. Disabled Veteran Leave: HHS OIG participates in the Wounded Warrior Federal Leave Act of 2015. To learn more about this benefit, please go to: Disabled Veteran Leave (opm.gov).