Summary Who may apply: United States Citizens Position located in: IT DIR OFFICE, ENTERPRISE SERVICES, IT SECURITY SERVICES, SECURITY ADMINISTRATION, ZTAGA Pay for first time hires to the Federal Government will typically be set at step 1 salary range for their respective grade level. Responsibilities Provides authoritative advice and guidance pertinent to CS program policies, guides, and standard operating procedures during all stages of the automation process. Conducts and leads various CS meetings with organizational elements and IT representatives to plan, evaluate, and determine appropriate measures needed to ensure security requirements are met. Manages the vulnerability and incident reporting process and is the central point of contact for all DCCP-C security incidents and violations for DFAS. Plans, organizes, and determines scope and depth of system(s) and common controls which are largely undefined. Collaborates with numerous stakeholders in support of the DoD Cyber Workforce (DCWF) including IT, HR, LDD, CSD, OGC, Operations RSO, CS Employees, and supervisors. Provides expert-level consulting support and applied his in-depth knowledge of the DoD Cyber Workforce (DCWF) in support of the DoD Cyber Workforce (DCWF) 8140 transition and maintenance. Regularly collaborate with inter-office departments, such as HR, BMO, Manpower, and Classification to ensure accurate cyber coding of DFAS positions to include the processing of Request for Personnel Actions (RPA). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume. Basic Requirement: Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process. Attention to Detail- experience reviewing my own information technology-related work or data and have been asked by others to review their work or data to ensure accuracy, completeness, and consistency with standards Customer Service- experience maintaining relationships with customers, assessing current information technology needs of customers, and developing or identifying information technology products and services that are tailored to meet customer needs Oral Communication- briefing mid-level management and IT staff on the status of information technology systems, projects, or daily operations, including the communication of technical information to a non-technical audience Problem Solving- identifying alternatives to address complex information technology-related issues by gathering and applying information from a variety of sources that provide a number of potential solutions In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required. Specialized experience is defined as completing system certification and accreditation, administering systems security products to produce and evaluate reports, and resolve security issues within a systems environment; reviewing system change requests to identify and document software or procedural changes which affect security or information assurance; interpreting, managing, or facilitating changes to Cybersecurity policies and procedures; providing guidance to I&T management, staff and customers; grant user access; and developing controls for common IT processes based on government or industry best practices, policies and laws. Volunteer Experience: 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 to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. You may qualify for consideration if meeting time-in grade, specialized experience, education requirement, 90 days after competitive appointment requirement, and all other qualification requirements within 30 calendar days after the closing date of the announcement, unless otherwise indicated on the announcement. Education Education is not substitutable for specialized experience at this grade level. Additional Information Moving expenses WILL be paid. Telework availability will be based upon the mission requirements and supervisory determination. Selections are subject to restrictions resulting from the DoD Program for Stability of Civilian Employment. Employment with DFAS means access to generous benefits such as: health, vision, and dental insurance, retirement benefits, paid time off, and educational benefits. A one year probationary period may be required. We may use this announcement to fill additional vacancies within 90 days of the closing date. This position is EXEMPT from the Fair Labor Standards Act. Travel requirement is OCCASIONAL This position IS covered by a bargaining unit. This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. Positions may be filled as permanent or term with a full-time or part-time work schedule. Pay will vary by geographic location. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency. Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period. Veteran's Preference: Veteran's preference does not apply under this Direct Hire Authority (DHA). PPP Application Based Preference Eligibles (Military Reserve and National Guard technicians, Military Reserve and National Guard technicians receiving disability retirement, and Retained Grade employees) will receive priority consideration at the full performance level only. Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or be exempt from Selective Service (see http://www.sss.gov). Retired Civil Service Employee: Employment of retired Federal employees receiving an annuity is subject to the requirements of the Department of Defense (DoD) policy guidance. (See DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 300, here). The Security Designation will vary and dependent upon position and may require a secret clearance or higher. Employment in this position requires a background investigation which may delay starting date. If you are selected and cannot obtain a favorable security determination within a reasonable period of time due to disclosed/undisclosed background issues, the employment offer may be withdrawn. Individuals selected are required to obtain/maintain a favorable security determination to occupy a sensitive position within the agency as a condition of employment. Failure to maintain eligibility to occupy a sensitive position may result in termination. For more information see the security section of Understanding Vacancy Announcements. Criminal History Inquiries- For some positions, criminal history inquiries may not take place before you receive a conditional job offer. All applicants are encouraged to apply electronically. If you are unable to apply on-line, you may contact 317-212-0454 for assistance.