IT Cybersecurity Specialist

Minimum Qualifications: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the OPM Qualification Standards. All qualifications must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Specialized Experience: Applicants must possess one full year of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. In order to be considered at the GS-14 grade level, applicants must meet the criteria listed below:One year of specialized experience at the GS-13 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private/public sector that demonstrates: (1) Evaluating agency specific and Federal-wide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures, and programs through detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses. (2) Assessing agency performance against Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Cross-Agency Priority (CAP), Information Security Continuous Mitigation (ISCM) strategies, and coordinates with management to adequately address agency risks and complex issues. (3) Providing the full range of advisory services and consultations to senior management officials regarding information security programs and initiatives. In order to be considered at the GS-15 grade level, applicants must meet the criteria listed below:One year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level or equivalent in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private/public sector that demonstrates: (1) Evaluating agency specific and Federal-wide cybersecurity workforce policies, procedures, and programs through detailed qualitative and quantitative analyses. (2) Assessing agency performance against Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA), Cross-Agency Priority (CAP), Information Security Continuous Mitigation (ISCM) strategies, and coordinates with management to adequately address agency risks and complex issues. (3) Providing the full range of advisory services and consultations to senior management officials regarding information security programs and initiatives. In addition to the specialized experience above, applicants must possess IT-related experience demonstrating the four competencies listed below: 1. Attention to Detail – Meticulous; thoroughly reviews and proofreads various IT related data/information; dedicates focus to accomplish tasks that are complete, precise, and accurate to a given IT situation. 2. Customer Service – Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive IT services or IT 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 IT needs, provide expert technical information or assistance, resolve fairly complex or non-routine problems, or satisfy expectations; knowledge of available products and services; committed to providing quality IT products and services. 3. Communication – Expresses technical 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 presentations; listens to others, recognizes potential miscommunication, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. 4. Problem Solving – Identifies IT related problems using a variety of materials or sources; gathers and applies technical information to determine accuracy and relevance to moderately complex problems; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives; makes decisions or recommendations that influence IT policies or programs and applies new developments to previously unresolved problems. Promotion to the next highest grade level is neither guaranteed nor implied. Primary and grade controlling duties of the position at the recruited level and/or Full Performance Level to be performed by incumbent (consistent with the PD, including scope, complexity, level of independent judgment, contacts and purpose of contacts, etc.).Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (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.