IT Specialist (INFOSEC/CONMON)

US Office of Intelligence and Analysis; Washington (District of Columbia); On-site; USD 90,000 - 150,000; Full time

Job summary

The DHS Office of Intelligence & Analysis is seeking a security specialist to define and manage the implementation of continuous monitoring requirements for information systems used to share and protect sensitive national security information across DHS networks.

This non-BU position requires meeting an Individual Occupational Requirement and demonstrates capabilities in CONMON, information management, risk assessment, and briefing senior leaders.

Qualifications

• IT-related experience demonstrating each of the nine competencies listed in the job announcement.
• Extensive knowledge implementing continuous monitoring (CONMON) programs for federal information systems.
• Experience planning and delivering briefings to senior government stakeholders on cybersecurity topics.

Skills

Attention to Detail

Customer Service

Decision Making

Information Management

Interpersonal Skills

Oral Communication

Problem Solving

Teamwork

Technical Competence

Job description

This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of Intelligence & Analysis (I&A).

The primary purpose of this position is ito define and manage the implementation of continuous monitoring security requirements for information systems used to share and protect sensitive and classified national security information exchanged between Federal, state, local, tribal, and private sector partners over DHS networks.

Non-BU: This is a non-bargaining unit position. Individual Occupational Requirement This position has an Individual Occupational Requirement that must be met prior to meeting the specialized experience. Applicant must possess IT-related experience demonstrating each of the nine (9) competencies listed 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 Competence - 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.

NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible.

Specialized Experience:

1. Extensive knowledge in Analyzing, evaluating, and verifying security profiles for Federal agency computer systems, networks, worldwide Information Systems (IS) and telecommunication systems to ensure confidentiality, integrity, and availability of critical government information.
2. General knowledge in Managing appropriated funds in compliance with policies, procedures and guidelines established by the Office of the Controller and OBM. Issues operating budget plans or targets upon receipt of approved allowances.
3. Extensive knowledge in Implementing an effective continuous monitoring (CONMON) process/program and developing, defining, and delivering briefings to senior level government stakeholders; applies analytical and evaluative techniques to the identification, consideration, and resolution of real or potential threats to the intelligence enterprise (IE).
4. Extensive knowledge in Planning of strategic goals for subordinates, sets and adjust short and long-term priorities based on leadership's objectives.
5. Extensive knowledge in Managed the development, design, composition, and editing of various types of documents and materials for communicating cybersecurity information with senior leadership, federal departments, and agencies.

All qualifications and eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the 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.

Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

This position is designated as Emergency Essential. Emergency Essential personnel must be able to serve during a continuity of operation event without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable)

Pursuant to Executive Order 12564 and DHS policy, DHS is committed to maintaining a drug-free workplace and, therefore, conducts random and other drug testing of its employees in order to ensure a safe and healthy work environment. Headquarters personnel in safety- or security-sensitive positions are subject to random drug testing and all applicants tentatively selected for employment at DHS Headquarters are subject to drug testing resulting in a negative test result.