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The Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Chief Information Officer (CIO) is responsible for all matters relating to information and the DHS information environment including network operations, information systems, information assurance, defensive cyber security, communications, and radio frequency spectrum. The DHS CIO is responsible for DHS IT policy, direction, risk management, and oversight with responsibilities, duties, and qualifications pursuant to all applicable laws.
07/30/2020 to 08/19/2020
$131,239 - $197,300 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - 50% or Less
No
Permanent
Full-Time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
DE-10877282-20-HR
574938200
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
All groups of qualified individuals - ALL US CITIZENS
The Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) serves as the principal advisor to the CIO for the DHS enterprise information security program. The CISO is responsible for performing and supervising work associated with risk management, policy, compliance, and oversight in alignment with DHS strategic direction. Through the planning, analysis, development, implementation, maintenance, and enhancement of information security programs, policies, procedures, and tools, the CISO provides the cyber security oversight for enterprise Information Technology (IT) services across DHS.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
Consideration for competitive selection for this position is open to all persons within the area of consideration who meet the basic qualifications.
VETERAN'S PREFERENCE - Veteran's Preference does not apply to the SES.
SELECTIVE SERVICE - If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, you must certify at the time of appointment that you have registered with the Selective Service, or are exempt from having to do so under Selective Service law.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATION - This agency provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify the hiring agency directly. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be on a case-by-case basis.
EQUAL EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY - The United States Government does not discriminate in employment on the basis of race, color, religion, sex, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, disability, genetic information, age, membership in an employee organization, retaliation, parental status, military service, or other non-merit factor.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Applicants will be evaluated by a Qualifications Review Panel of senior officials. The panel will rate and rank applicants on the basis of the quality and extent of total accomplishments, experience and education. The executive panel will determine the degree to which candidates possess the required knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform the mandatory technical requirements of the position and the mandatory executive core qualifications requirements. Among the factors the evaluation panel will consider in determining the applicant's relative capacity and fitness for the position are education, training, experience and demonstrated executive level qualifications. The Executive Panel will rate and rank your resume against each mandatory technical qualifications and mandatory executive core qualifications to determine the best qualified candidates.
Candidates determined to be best qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration for the position.
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To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:
1. Your Resume (must address Executive Core Qualification and (3) Mandatory Technical Qualifications.
2. Completed Online Occupational Questionnaire
The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST)
You have until 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement to complete the application process.
NOTE: Applications submitted by means other than those described in this vacancy announcement will NOT be considered.
Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.
After making a tentative job offer to the selectee, we will conduct a suitability and/or security background investigation. You should expect to hear back on the outcome of your application within 90 days of the closing date of the announcement. View more information on applying for federal employment.
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This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/574938200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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In today's interconnected world, our country's security challenges are constantly evolving. To meet these challenges, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities DHS carries out within the Government, we welcome you to visit our website at http://www.dhs.gov/.
This position is in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO).
