Summary You will serve as an IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) in the Command, Control, Communications and Cyber Directorate (J6), Cyber Strategy, Plans, Policy and Partner Engagement (J65), Theater Security Cooperation & Interoperability (J651), of HEADQUARTERS US INDO-PACIFIC COMMAND. This Job Opportunity Announcement is using an additional online assessment tool to evaluate applicants. Please review the HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED, HOW TO APPLY, and WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT sections below for instructions. Responsibilities You will execute system authorization as defined in the National Institutes of Science and Technology (NIST) and (Risk Management Framework) RMF. You will ensure that all information systems in the AO’s scope of responsibility are properly authorized IAW RMF and configurations management policies and practices. You will make risk based recommendation to supervisor for assessments and authorizations. You will work with the Theater Security Cooperation and Interoperability team to coordinate with program level Information System Security Manager (ISSM). Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications Your resume must demonstrate one year of information technology related experience in the federal service or private or public sector demonstrating the following four competencies, as defined: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. GS-13: In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-12) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating an expert knowledge of information system concepts, principles, practices, procedures, techniques, emerging technologies, and latest developments along with broad knowledge to plan, organize, develop, direct, and evaluate long-range plans that support both the acquisition of and configuration changes to complex information systems. Your resume must include experience demonstrating the following: 1) Integrating technological advances and enhanced processes with existing systems and processes to make systems more effective and efficient; 2) Determining the applicability of existing guidelines and developing relevant management policies and guidelines where such guidance is lacking or ambiguous and provide a coherent framework of policy and guidance for the development or modification of processes and procedures; 3) Managing and implementing large scale projects; 4) Applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with a focus on Assessment and Authorization; 5) Making recommendations for improvements in RMF operating processes based on a thorough knowledge of cybersecurity, data communications security policies and protocols, military operations, information technology systems, network engineering, and software; and 6) Evaluating security risk of operating and connecting assigned systems to the DOD Information Network (DODIN). GS-12: In addition to your experience demonstrating the four competencies above, your resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level (GS-11) or pay band in the federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector demonstrating a mastery knowledge of information system concepts, principles, practices, procedures, techniques, emerging technologies, and latest developments along with broad knowledge to plan, organize, develop, direct, and evaluate long-range plans that support both the acquisition of and configuration changes to complex information systems. Your resume must include experience demonstrating the following: 1) Supporting the integration of technological advances and enhanced processes with existing systems and processes to make systems more effective and efficient; 2) Determining the applicability of existing guidelines and developing relevant management policies and guidelines where such guidance is lacking or ambiguous; 3) Managing and implementing large scale projects; 4) Applying the Risk Management Framework (RMF) with a focus on Assessment and Authorization to ensure they are in compliance with RMF and other cybersecurity related guidance; 5) Making recommendations for improvements in RMF operating processes based on a knowledge of cybersecurity, data communications security policies and protocols, military operations, information technology systems, network engineering, and software; and 6) Evaluating security risk of operating and connecting assigned systems to the DOD Information Network (DODIN). Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management web site: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. You will have an option to opt-in to make your resume available to hiring managers in the agency who have similar positions in the local commuting area. Depending on the hiring organization and the position being filled, job requirements may vary. Other hiring managers filling similar positions may offer relocation expense reimbursement and/or may offer recruitment incentives for new employees, depending on funding availability and in accordance with policy. If you opt-in and are referred on a certificate, your resume will be available to other hiring managers for 180-days from the date the announcement closes. Opting in does not impact your application for this announcement, nor does it guarantee further consideration for other positions. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. This position is subject to work an uncommon tour, including nights, weekends, and holidays to meet mission requirements. Overtime or night differential pay and/or unusual duty hours may be required. ICTAP Applicants: To be considered well-qualified and exercise selection priority as an ICTAP candidate, displaced Federal employees must satisfy all qualification requirements for the position and receive a rating in the highly qualified category (score 85) or higher. ICTAP candidates must provide copies of all of the following documentation at the time of application: 1) agency notice; 2) most recent performance appraisal; and 3) most recent SF-50 or notification of personnel action that includes position, grade level, and duty location. Applicants who do not provide this documentation will not receive consideration as an ICTAP candidate. Military Spouse Preference applicants will be placed at the highest grade for which they have applied and are determined Best Qualified. A BQ military spouse possesses knowledge, skills, abilities, and competencies comparable to others who meet the competitive referral criteria for the specific position. PPP applicants will be placed at the FPL, if determined Well Qualified. To receive priority consideration, the FPL must be the same grade level or equivalent of the retained grade or the grade held immediately prior to separation. Eligible DoD career or career conditional employees shall be granted statutory return rights to their former position for a period of 5 years if continuously employed in a foreign or non-foreign area provided by Executive Order 10895 and DoDI 1400.25, v 1230. Employees that do not exercise their return rights within five years are no longer eligible for return rights and will be treated as a local hire. Certain incentives may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. Vacancies filled from this announcement may be filled at any grade level listed. If selected below the full performance level, you may be noncompetitively promoted to the next higher grade level after meeting all regulatory requirements, and upon the recommendation of management. Promotion is neither implied nor guaranteed.