This job originated on www.usajobs.gov. For the full announcement and to apply, visit www.usajobs.gov/job/683100200. Only resumes submitted according to the instructions on the job announcement listed at www.usajobs.gov will be considered.
The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer/Executive Director (ED) for Information Security Operations is the principal advisor to the Deputy Assistant Secretary (DAS), Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) and provide subject matter expertise to executive management on a broad range of security standards, best practices, leads the Department's cybersecurity operation programs, and develops, and coordinates the execution of agency-level information security strategies.
Learn more about this agency10/13/2022 to 10/27/2022
$135,468 - $203,700 per year
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1 vacancy in the following location:
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Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
50% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.
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Full-time
Senior Executive
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683100200
Those who meet the five Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
All groups of qualified individuals.
The Deputy Chief Information Security Officer for Information Security Operations is a critical position for the Office of Information Security (OIS) and Office of Information and Technology (OIT). The DCISO is expected to provide thoughtful, insightful, and balanced opinions, recommendations, and strategies to align OIS and OIT efforts VA strategic goals and objectives. This includes, but is not limited to:
- Providing subject matter expertise to executive leadership on a broad range of security standards and best practices (e.g., FISMA, Dodd-Frank, HIPAA, Privacy Act);
- Working with VA Business Units and OIT Elements stakeholders to determine acceptable levels of risk and ensuring cybersecurity efforts follows applicable laws, regulations, policies, and audit findings are properly addressed;
- Developing and implementing enterprise-wide cybersecurity and strategies that balance cybersecurity requirements with mission and business objectives;
- Instruct, lead, and mentor assigned security teams consisting of direct reports and indirect reports (such as individuals in other areas of IT) including providing security guidance, hiring, training, staff development, and performance management;
- Work with OIS Leadership to develop the consolidated OIS budget proposal;
- Develop policy, plans, and strategy in compliance with laws, regulations, policies, and standards in support of organizational cyber activities;
- Exercise judgment when policies are not well-defined;
- Relate strategy, business, and technology in the context of organizational dynamics;
- Develop, direct, and influence basic concepts and issues related to cyber and its organizational impact; and
- Inform, design, and execute information security management processes and integrate with strategic and operational planning processes.
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, 10/27/2022 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/683100200. 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 2 position with a salary range between $135,468 to $196,735. Exceptions to the cap of the range may be considered in certain circumstances.
Recruitment Incentive MAY be authorized.