Chief Information Security Officer

Summary As the Chief Information Security Officer with the U.S. Office of Personnel Management, Office of the Chief Information Officer, you will direct agency-wide cybersecurity policies, risk management, security engineering, incident response, and supply chain security programs while managing resources to protect agency systems and information. Responsibilities Direct agency-wide cybersecurity policies, data classification standards, and security requirements governing information systems, emerging technologies, and secure software development. Oversee cybersecurity governance, risk assessments, security authorization recommendations, compliance monitoring, vulnerability remediation, and responses to audits and oversight requirements. Direct the agency's supply chain risk management program, including assessments of third-party security risks, acquisition security requirements, and software supply chain protections. Manage the embedded security engineering program, establishing security review processes, engineering standards, and safeguards throughout the system development lifecycle. Lead agency-wide cybersecurity incident response, including incident declarations, containment and recovery coordination, required reporting, and corrective action tracking. Supervise cybersecurity personnel through subordinate supervisors and team leads, including performance management, staffing, employee development, and workforce planning. Manage cybersecurity program budgets, contracts, and resources; advise senior leadership on security risks; and represent the agency in government-wide cybersecurity initiatives Requirements Conditions of Employment Must be a U.S. Citizen or National Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation May be required to successfully complete a probationary period Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin Complete the initial online assessment and USAHire Assessment, if required You will be required to report to an OPM assigned office. This position is not eligible for inclusion in a bargaining unit Position is designated as supervisory. Qualifications To qualify for the Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (Chief Information Security Officer), GS-2210-15, position, you must demonstrate the competencies and specialized experience necessary to perform the duties of the position. Specialized Experience Applicants must demonstrate specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the Federal service, or equivalent, performing information technology cybersecurity work that includes: Developing or implementing organizational cybersecurity policies, security standards, and technical controls to protect information systems and data; Managing cybersecurity governance, risk management, and compliance activities, including evaluating security risks, reviewing security assessments, and recommending risk mitigation actions; Directing or coordinating cybersecurity engineering activities, including integrating security requirements and controls into information systems, cloud environments, or software development processes; Leading cybersecurity incident response activities, including coordinating incident investigations, containment, recovery, reporting, and corrective actions; and Managing cybersecurity programs or organizational functions, including establishing program priorities, overseeing personnel or technical teams, and allocating resources to accomplish security objectives. Required Competency & Minimum Level Attention to Detail-Level 4 Customer Service-Level 4 Decision Making-Level 3 Information Management-Level 4 Interpersonal Skills-Level 4 Oral Communication-Level 3 Problem Solving-Level 4 Teamwork-Level 4 Technical Competence-Level 4 You must meet all qualification and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement. 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. Education Additional Information This announcement will be used to fill vacancies through OPM-authorized Direct Hire Authority due to Critical Hiring Need/Severe Shortage of Candidates. Veteran preference and traditional rating/raking of applicants do not apply. For more information on OPM's authorization of Direct Hire Authority, please visit: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/hiring-information/direct-hire-authority/ Relocation expenses will not be paid. This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across OPM. If you are unable to apply online and would like to request information about the Alternate Application process, please use the contact information at the bottom of this announcement. Reasonable Accommodation Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended and Americans with Disabilities Act 1990 as amended, that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a Reasonable Accommodation, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here: https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Reasonable\_Accommodations\_for\_USA\_Hire As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you may be required to serve a 1-year probationary period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: - your performance and conduct; - the needs and interests of the agency; - whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and - whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your probationary period your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.