Job Summary

This position may be filled using Direct Hire Authority: Z5CAV/Direct-Hire Authority (Certain DoD Personnel) PL 118-31, Sec 125OB (i)(2), 12/22/2023.This position is being filled under the memorandum from the Under Secretary of Defense for Personnel and Readiness (USD(P&R)) "Expansion of Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense," dated August 12,2024. This position is part of the Defense Threat Reduction Agency.

Job Description

You may qualify at the GS 15 , if you fulfill the following qualifications: A. One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service as listed below: Directing Enterprise Cyber Operations: Leading and managing enterprise-level cybersecurity programs and directing teams of 25 or more personnel (government and contractors) to oversee computer network defense and secure the Department of Defense Information Network. Executing Security Frameworks & Compliance: Formulating and executing Risk Management Framework policies, conducting security accreditations, and ensuring enterprise-wide compliance with National Institute of Standards and Technology standards, Federal Information Security Moderation Act requirements, and Department of Defense 8140 and 8570 policy series. Supervising Advanced Defense & Incident Response: Overseeing advanced cyber defense operations, technical security assessments, network penetration testing, and incident response activities for high-visibility or Federal Risk and Authorization Management Program High systems in coordination with external operational commands (e.g., US Cyber Command). Advising Senior Leadership on Cyber Strategy: Providing authoritative technical security guidance to system owners for engineering projects and system change requests, while actively communicating cyber risks, policies, and implementation plans to senior executive leadership. Securing Critical Infrastructure & Communications: Applying advanced cybersecurity principles to secure network communications against emerging cyber threats and vulnerabilities, ensuring the continuous confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical mission data. 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. In addition to meeting qualifications, your application package must reflect the applicable experience to meet the Individual Occupational Requirements for the 2210, series as listed below: 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. 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. 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.