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The Executive Advisor for Cyber Intelligence position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer's Office of Information Security (OIS) and functions as the primary lead with respect to programs and matters related to Cyber Intelligence for the Social Security Administration (SSA).

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Open & closing dates

06/16/2020 to 07/06/2020
Salary

$131,239 - $181,500 per year
Pay scale & grade

SL 00
Location

1 vacancy in the following location:
- Woodlawn, MD
Telework eligible

Yes—as determined by the agency policy.
Travel Required

Occasional travel - Occasional travel to SSA's Washington, D.C. office may be approved.
Relocation expenses reimbursed

No
Appointment type

Permanent
Work schedule

Full-Time
Service

Competitive
Promotion potential

None
Job family (Series)

2210 Information Technology Management
Supervisory status

No
Security clearance

Not Required
Drug test

No
Position sensitivity and risk

Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk
Trust determination process

Suitability/Fitness
Announcement number

SSA-SL-008
Control number

570837200

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Clarification from the agency

All U.S. Citizens are eligible to apply.

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Cyber Intelligence, a critical component of the agency's congressionally mandated cyber security program, is an integral part of SSA's overarching IT business and is essential to maintaining our position of trust, as America's oldest and most successful social insurance program. The Office of Systems and the Office of Information Security within the Office of Systems/CIO manages and implements the agency-wide cyber security program including development and promulgation of policy and procedures; monitoring compliance across the agency's operating units; overseeing operating unit IT security programs; and management of cyber-related Incidence Responses. Cyber Intelligence provides information critical to every single component within the SSA cyber security program construct.

The incumbent of this position serves as the SSA Executive Advisor for Cyber Intelligence and key expert responsible for applying highly technical expertise to various cyber challenges and providing the design and implementation of SSA's Cyber Intelligence strategy, engineering and policy solutions that comports with the applicable statutes, Administration policies and guidance, and align to the broader cyber security objectives. In this role, the incumbent is responsible for instilling and maintaining a culture that works toward the highest standards in Cyber Intelligence, while ensuring that agency business requirements are understood and adhered to and security risks are properly understood and mitigated.

The Executive Advisor for Cyber Intelligence is directly responsible for Cyber Intelligence activities for SSA, and reports directly to the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) of OIS. His/her primary responsibilities are to provide expertise in the following areas:

Utilize expert-level technical knowledge, judgement, and resource management skills in order to translate a strategic plan and vision into an operational reality. Provides expert guidance and oversight for the development of business requirements for combatting insider threats to minimize the potential and impact of adversarial activity and implementing of processes to safeguard and protect SSA data.
Provide mastery knowledge of methods and policies, while performing as a consultant to SSA management officials and lower-level IT experts to advise and lead deployment of IT solutions to increase security and safety. Development of new concepts, principles, standards, and methods in the specialty areas of Cyber Intelligence, which includes assessing the capabilities, intentions, and activities of potential adversaries and competitors in the cyber domain.
Review past, current, and emerging SSA systems, programs, policies and operating procedures in order to evaluate and implement plans for achieving immediate and long-range goals and objectives for Cyber Intelligence products and processes.
Execute assigned programs while concurrently designing and implementing new programs to increase levels of security and compliance.

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Conditions of Employment

U.S. Citizenship required
Selective Service Registration, if applicable (www.sss.gov)
Background and/or security investigation required
Job offers are contingent on background / security investigation results
Selectees may be required to serve a 1 year probationary period
Relocation expenses will not be paid
All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement
This position will be telework eligible up to the maximum limits allowable by the component.
Selections for Senior Level (SL) positions are subject to approval by SSA's Executive Resources Board.

Qualifications

To meet the minimum qualifications for this position, candidates must possess specialized experience at a senior level which demonstrates ability to perform the duties of the position, including progressively responsible experience directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs) below. Typically, experience of this nature will be gained in a related field; in a position held for at least one year at the GS-15, comparable pay band or level above in the federal government; or comparable position with a state or local government, or private sector organization.

Applicants are required to address each of the mandatory technical qualifications (TQ) statements. Your responses must demonstrate possession of these qualifications, and be supported by your resume. Please provide thorough examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize your level of responsibility, scope and complexity of programs managed, program accomplishments, policy initiatives undertaken, and level of contacts. You will not be considered for this position if you fail to submit qualification statements specifically addressing each mandatory TQ requirement. Failure to meet any of the mandatory TQs will eliminate you from further consideration.

Each narrative must not exceed 2 pages per TQ and must be addressed separately.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs):

TQ 1 - Expert knowledge of technological trends in Cyber Intelligence and cyber-related insider threats, and utilizing new technology to meet performance-based program goals
TQ 2 - Subject matter expertise in evaluating technology trends in managing Cyber Intelligence systems acquisition and operations to take advantage of new technology at the lowest cost
TQ 3 - Demonstrated success improving the delivery of Cyber Intelligence products and services to customers efficiently, and deploying and maintaining Cyber Intelligence systems and associated security issues
TQ 4 - Expert knowledge and experience in Cyber Intelligence and cyber-related insider threat guidelines, standards, regulations, and policy; including the National Insider Threat Taskforce (NITTF) guidance, the National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST) 800 series-specifically 800-53 Rev 5, and US Intelligence Community (IC) guidance
TQ 5 - High degree of technical proficiency and understanding; advanced familiarity with complex information security infrastructures, including experience with a wide array of security platforms, protocols, tools, and technologies

Education

The 2210 IT Management Series has an Individual Occupational Requirement. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the following four competencies:

(1) Attention to Detail - being thorough when planning, developing, and carrying out vital tasks in managing IT projects and other IT business functions;
(2) Customer Service - assisting others in the resolution of issues affecting hardware, IT systems applications or business applications; security methodology
(3) Oral Communication - expressing highly technical information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information;
(4) Problem Solving - conducting extensive investigation and analysis to determine the nature and scope of problems and devising solutions.

Additional information

(1) This position is a Senior Level position in the federal government. Senior Level employees are in non-executive positions whose duties are broad and complex enough to be classified above GS-15 level. Senior level positions involve highly specialized and complex work.
(2) The selectee for this position will be subject to an appropriate security investigation, including fingerprinting and periodic future reinvestigation(s).
(3) Veteran's preference applies to this SL position.
(4) This position is covered under the post-employment restrictions of the Ethics in Government Act of 1978 (PL 95-521). This law also requires the selectee to file an Executive Personnel Financial Disclosure Report (Standard Form 278) within 30 days of appointment.
(5) Selectee may be required to serve a one-year probationary period.
(6) Male applicants born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with the Selective Service System before they can be employed by an executive agency of the Federal government. This requirement does not apply to Agency employees appointed before November 8, 1985.

All application materials are subject to the provisions of the privacy act and become property of SSA.

The Social Security Administration provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. The decision on granting reasonable accommodation will be granted on a case-by-case basis.

The Social Security Administration provides equal opportunity for all persons without regard to race, color, age, religion, gender, national origin, political affiliation, sexual orientation, marital status, parental status, disability, or conduct not adversely affecting employee performance.

Benefits

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.

Applications will be evaluated based on the quality and extent of accomplishments and experience as they relate to the Technical Qualifications. This information will be obtained from the application and narrative statements. The narrative statements provide the applicant with an opportunity to relate his/her background to the specific requirements of the position. Failure to provide specific information in each of the narrative statements will result in an applicant receiving a lower rating or disqualification. A minimum qualifications screening will be conducted by the Office of Human Resources. Eligible applicants will then be evaluated by a screening panel composed of a diverse mix of senior executives selected for organizational and/or functional backgrounds relevant to this position. The panel discusses each application and reaches consensus as to the Highly Qualified, Well Qualified and Minimally Qualified candidates. Only the individuals in the Highly Qualified category will be referred to the Recommending Official for interviews.

Please make sure you answer all questions and follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your evaluation. The questionnaire takes approximately 15 minutes to complete. To preview the questions, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/10841034

Candidates eligible for veterans' preference will be placed ahead of other candidates in the appropriate category for which they have been rated. Additionally, preference eligibles who have a compensable service-connected disability of at least 10 percent and who meet the Minimum Qualification Requirements will automatically be placed in the Best Qualified Category.

A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Review our benefits

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.

As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

Applications must include:

(1) Resume (Maximum 10 pages) - Applicants may use any resume format of choice. At a minimum, your application must contain:
-- Job information (Announcement number and title of job for which you are applying)
-- Personal Information (Full name, mailing address, work and home phone numbers, country of citizenship, reinstatement eligibility (if applicable, attach SF-50 as proof of your status), highest Federal civilian grade held
-- Education (College name, city and state, major, type and year of degree)
-- Work Experience (Job title (including series and grade if Federal employment), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending date (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.)
-- Other qualifications (Job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards and special accomplishments)

When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Resume" as the document type. Do not use/list a Social Security Number on this document.

(2) Technical Qualifications Statements (Maximum of 2 pages per TQ) - When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)" as the document type. You must number each TQ and upload as one singular document. Do not use/list a Social Security number on this document.

(3) Current Federal Employees - Please submit a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.

You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.

INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:

proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD 214 member 4 copy) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15). Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received. For more information visit the Vet Guide.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as August 31, 2010. To receive veterans' preference for service during the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. The updated CFR language is available here. Other qualifying eligibility for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Extraneous materials WILL NOT be considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Your Resume
The Occupational Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)

The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 07/06/2020.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Ashley Tates at ashley.tates@ssa.gov.

Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.

Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.

Agency contact information

Ashley Tates

Email: ashley.tates@ssa.gov
Address: DCS Front Office
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

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Applications must include:

(1) Resume (Maximum 10 pages) - Applicants may use any resume format of choice. At a minimum, your application must contain:
-- Job information (Announcement number and title of job for which you are applying)
-- Personal Information (Full name, mailing address, work and home phone numbers, country of citizenship, reinstatement eligibility (if applicable, attach SF-50 as proof of your status), highest Federal civilian grade held
-- Education (College name, city and state, major, type and year of degree)
-- Work Experience (Job title (including series and grade if Federal employment), duties and accomplishments, employer's name and address, supervisor's name and phone number, starting and ending date (month and year), hours per week, salary. Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor.)
-- Other qualifications (Job-related training courses (title and year), skills, certifications and licenses, honors, awards and special accomplishments)

When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Resume" as the document type. Do not use/list a Social Security Number on this document.

(2) Technical Qualifications Statements (Maximum of 2 pages per TQ) - When uploading to your USAJOBS account, select "Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs)" as the document type. You must number each TQ and upload as one singular document. Do not use/list a Social Security number on this document.

(3) Current Federal Employees - Please submit a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure and type of service. Please remove your social security number and date of birth.

You must submit supporting documentation by the closing date of the vacancy announcement to claim certain types of preference.

INTERAGENCY CAREER TRANSITION ASSISTANCE PLAN (ICTAP): ICTAP provides eligible displaced Federal competitive service employees with selection priority for competitive service vacancies. To receive selection priority, candidates must meet the requirements for the Well Qualified category as described in the vacancy announcement. Candidates must also provide:

proof of eligibility with your application. Such proof may include a copy of your written notification of ICTAP eligibility or a copy of your separation Notice of Personnel Action, (SF-50); and
proof of your most recent performance rating of at least "fully successful" (Level III) or equivalent.

For more information visit http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee_guides/career_transition.asp.

VETERANS' PREFERENCE: If you are claiming veterans' preference, you must submit a copy of your military discharge certificate (DD 214 member 4 copy) or an official statement of service from your command if you are currently on active duty. To be acceptable, the document must show Character of Service. If you are claiming 10-point veterans' preference based on a service-connected disability, you must also submit the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF-15, Application for 10-Point Veterans' Preference (SF 15). Applicants claiming derived preference must submit the SF-15 and the required documentation specified on the reverse of the SF 15. Preference will be granted based on the documents received. For more information visit the Vet Guide.

IMPORTANT NOTICE TO VETERANS: The Office of Personnel Management has published the end date for Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) as August 31, 2010. To receive veterans' preference for service during the Enduring Freedom/Iraqi Freedom era, you must have served for more than 180 days between September 11, 2001 and August 31, 2010 OR be in receipt of a campaign badge or expeditionary medal. The updated CFR language is available here. Other qualifying eligibility for preference (e.g., disability) remains unchanged.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Extraneous materials WILL NOT be considered.

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

Help

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

Your Resume
The Occupational Questionnaire
Additional Required Documents, if applicable (see Required Documents section)

The complete Application Package must be submitted before midnight (EST) on 07/06/2020.

To begin the process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

If you use assistive software or an adaptive device, or you are experiencing some other type of technical difficulty and/or otherwise require assistance with the application process, please contact Ashley Tates at ashley.tates@ssa.gov.

Individuals with disabilities may also call us via Federal Relay using the (voice) contact telephone provided.

Due to our security procedures, our office will not accept any applications submitted via email or standard mail. The email address is listed only for inquiries about the position or the How to Apply process.

To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log in to your USAJOBS account.

Agency contact information

Ashley Tates

Email: ashley.tates@ssa.gov
Address: DCS Front Office
6401 Security Boulevard
Baltimore, MD 21235
US

Learn more about this agency

Next steps

Once you have successfully submitted your application materials, you can expect to receive at least two or more of the following email notifications concerning your application status: (1) Receipt of application; (2) Qualifications status and whether your application has been Referred/Not Referred to the selecting official; and (3) Selection status for the position.

The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.

Executive Advisor for Cyber Intelligence

Summary

Overview

Open & closing dates

Salary

Pay scale & grade

Location

Telework eligible

Travel Required

Relocation expenses reimbursed

Appointment type

Work schedule

Service

Promotion potential

Job family (Series)

Supervisory status

Security clearance

Drug test

Position sensitivity and risk

Trust determination process

Announcement number

Control number

This job is open to

Clarification from the agency

Duties

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

Qualifications

Education

Additional information

Benefits

How You Will Be Evaluated

Benefits

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Fair and Transparent

Required Documents

If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

How to Apply

Agency contact information

Next steps

Fair & Transparent