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The Office Information Security (OIS) Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy Directorate is responsible for promulgating and managing a risk-based Cybersecurity Program within Federal guidelines and NIST standards. The Department of Veterans Affairs serves the interest of over 30M veterans, their families, and caregivers. Technology plays a critical role in the delivery and enhancement of VA benefits and services, including the protection of Veteran data, VA intellectual property and infrastructure.
Learn more about this agency03/10/2022 to 03/15/2022
$187,300 - $203,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Permanent
Full-time
Senior Executive
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Yes
Yes
VA-SES-11420156-22-AB
642120800
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.
The Executive Director, Information Security Policy and Strategy reports to the Deputy Assistant Secretary for Information Security (DASIS)/Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The executive will lead the establishment, deployment, monitoring, governance, and oversight of OIT Enterprise Information Security Policy and Strategy, and associated implementation plans.
The responsibilities include but are not limited to:
Engages at an executive-level with the DASIS/CISO to ensure the Office of Information Security (OIS) appropriately addresses the Secretary priorities, Department mission, and Federal requirements.
Assist the DASIS in the development, implementation, and oversight of the Department's Cybersecurity and Privacy programs as one of three DCISOs to the CISO.
Advises and assists the DASIS in developing and promulgating the OIS-assigned departmental strategies and policies in support of VA's mission and the Assistant Secretary of Information and Technology/Chief Information Officer's (CIO) vision.
Provides essential leadership in advancing the OIS's strategic direction, workplace culture, and stakeholder relationships. Organizes, directs, and administers the teams within the OIS Cybersecurity Strategy and Policy Directorate including resource management (e.g., staffing and budget planning, personnel and contract management, and budget execution), strategic alignment to Federal regulations and guidelines, and executive correspondence and briefings.
Serves as the Executive Directors of OIS program elements designated by the DASIS or ASIT.
Oversees and directs the day-to-day functions and ensure efficient operations within their assigned area or responsibilities.
This job does not have an education qualification requirement.
COVID-19 Pandemic Expanded Telework Program
Due to COVID-19, VA is currently in an expanded telework posture. If selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. Once employees are permitted to return to the office, you will be expected to report to the duty station listed on this announcement. Management officials will provide information about returning to the official, pre-pandemic worksite, when applicable. At that time, you may be eligible to request to continue to telework depending upon the terms of your organization's telework policy and the duties of the position.
Veteran Preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service.: https://www.opm.gov/faqs/topic/Senior-Executive-Service/index.aspx.
Drug Testing: All applicants tentatively selected for VA Senior Executive Service employment in any position are subject to urinalysis to screen for illegal drug use prior to appointment. Applicants who refuse to be tested will be denied employment with VA.
Incumbents of this position will be subject to a background investigation commensurate with the risk and sensitivity level of the position.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Step 1: ECQ qualifications
Step 2: Technical Qualification(s)
Step 3: VA Executive Resources Board
Step 4: Nominating Organization may conduct interviews
Step 5: Approval by the Selecting Official (may include additional screening)
Step 6: OPM Qualifications Review Board certification
A complete application for this position includes the following items:
1. Resume not to exceed 5 pages;
2. Written narrative response to address each Technical Qualification(s) not to exceed 2 pages each; and
3. Written narrative responses to address each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) not to exceed 2 pages each for a total of 10 pages; or
4. Proof of non-competitive eligibility (if applicable). Proof consists of an SF-50 showing career status in the SES and proof of certification of your Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) from the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) administered Qualifications Review Board (QRB).
Non-Competitive Consideration: You are considered a non-competitive applicant if you are a current career Senior Executive, graduate of a Senior Executive Service (SES) Candidate Development Program (CDP) or an individual with SES reinstatement eligibility and your ECQs have been certified by the OPM QRB. You may be considered non-competitively for appointment to this position if you meet the mandatory technical qualifications requirements.
Non-competitive applicants do not need to submit ECQ narratives but you must clearly state your status in your resume and submit a written narrative response to the Technical Qualification (s); not more than 2 pages per each TQ with a font size no smaller than 12 points. Proof of non-competitive eligibility is required. The agency has the option of considering you non-competitively or including you in the competitive process.
Your complete application must be received by 11:59 pm EST on the closing date, 03/24/2022 in order for you to be considered. Please read all instructions before you begin.
To begin click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register and submit all required documents. To return to your saved application, log in to your USAJOBS account at http://www.usajobs.opm.gov/ and click on "Application Status". Click on the position title and select Apply Online to continue.
The Corporate Senior Executive Management Office (CSEMO) will review all applications to determine if applicants meet the technical qualifications of this position and the SES ECQs. Those who meet the qualifications will be referred to the Executive Resources Board (ERB), a panel of SES members to determine the "best qualified" candidates. Once a selection is made, the selectee's application will be forwarded to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) for approval by an OPM independent Qualifications Review Board (QRB), unless the selectee is a current/former SES executive or has successfully completed an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program and is QRB certified.
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/642120800. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
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To fulfill President Lincoln's promise -"To care for him who shall have borne the battle, and for his widow, and his orphan"- by serving and honoring the men and women who are America's Veterans.
The Senior Executive Service (SES) is comprised of the men and women charged with leading the continuing transformation of government. These leaders possess well-honed executive skills and share a broad perspective of government and a public service commitment.
VA structures its SES positions into pay bands. This is a pay band 3 position and the salary range is $135,468 to $187,300. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.
