Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Project Manager Branch Chief

This announcement is issued under the Direct Hire Authority (DHA) to recruit for positions for which there is a critical hiring need. Selectee(s) will receive a career or career-conditional appointment in the competitive service and may be required to serve a one year probationary period. The official title of this position is Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), GS-2210-15.

Typical work assignments include, but are not limited to: Ensuring IT and cybersecurity artifacts (acquisition documentation, policies, procedures) are accurate, current, and aligned to applicable laws, statutes, and regulatory requirements. Clarifying customer requirements, communicating what is feasible within scope, schedule, and policy constraints, and confirming mutual understanding. Reviewing and approving project scope, objectives, and requirements baselines based on customer needs, constraints, and mission priorities. Developing/maintaining multi-service strategic plans and uses performance and operational data to monitor service delivery and inform leadership decisions. Providing clear instructions and timely feedback to staff on work products, performance expectations, and administrative requirements. Identifying gaps in acquisition, requirements, or cybersecurity processes and implementing improvements to increase effectiveness and consistency. Working with internal and external stakeholders to assess policy needs, develop governance, and build agreement for policy and strategy changes. Directing development/maintenance of security programs, policies, procedures, and tools to protect confidentiality, integrity, and availability.

You must be a U.S. citizen. Selective Service - Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service, see http://www.sss.gov/ All Federal employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. DHS uses E-Verify, an Internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities. You must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment as determined by a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). This position has been identified as a drug testing designated position (TDP) for purposes of the CISA's Drug-Free Workplace Program. All applicants tentatively selected for this position will be required to submit to a drug test to screen for illicit/illegal drug use prior to receiving a final offer of employment. A final offer of employment is contingent upon a negative drug test result. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing.