Public Notice for IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Direct Hire)

Overview

Summary

The primary purpose of this IT Specialist (INFOSEC) position is to serve as a subject matter expert in the execution of the security authorization process for the Transportation Security Administration's (TSA's) Information Technology (IT) systems and the execution of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) information security performance plan which ensures compliance with the Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA).

Duties

These vacancies will be filled through DHS / TSA's Direct-Hire Authority pursuant to TSA MD 1100.30-26. Under the Direct-Hire Authority, category grouping and Veterans' Preference does not apply.

This Public Notice for IT SPECIALIST (INFOSEC) (Direct Hire) position is located in Enterprise Support (ES), Information Technology (IT), Information Assurance & Cyber Security (IAD), Governance, Risk & Compliance Branch, Transportation Security Administration, Department of Homeland Security (DHS). Duties include but are not limited to :

• Serves as the subject matter expert (SME) in the execution of the Security Authorization (SA) and Ongoing Authorization (OA) processes for TSA IT systems. Reviews authorization, risk assessment, and assurance documents to confirm that the level of risk is within acceptable limits for each software application, system, and network that was assessed.
• Ensures that the National Institute for Standards and Technology (NIST) Risk Management Framework (RMF) Special Publication (800-37) is properly applied to the agency IT systems enterprise.
• Represents IAD Governance, Risk, and Compliance as a technical point of contact on projects, programs, and other work activities. Provides guidance and assistance related to Information Security.
• As a project manager, monitors, and evaluates work of team of contractors, and provides oversight. Is responsible for successful and effective communication and collaboration across TSA offices.

If interested, please email your resume to : reference "Announcement Vacancy Number 12802345."

Requirements

Conditions of employment

If you fail to meet the conditions of employment or any other pre-employment requirements, such as missing any of the scheduled appointments, the hiring agency may rescind their tentative offer of employment.

Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for TSA to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions.

Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.

Qualifications

FOR ALL IT POSITIONS : To qualify, you must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below.

In addition to the minimum qualifications described above, you must meet the following requirement(s) to be considered qualified for the position :

To qualify for the SV-I Pay Band (equivalent to GS-13), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-H or GS-12 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following :

To qualify for the SV-J Pay Band (equivalent to GS-14), you must have one year of specialized experience at the SV-I or GS-13 in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. Specialized experience is defined as experience that has equipped you with the knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience MUST include all of the following :

Credit for experience is given based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a part-time ratio, i.e., working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience. No additional credit is given for overtime.

National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience) : Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.

You must meet the qualification requirements for this position no later than the closing date of the vacancy announcement.

If interested, please email your resume to : reference "Announcement Vacancy Number 12802345."

Additional information

Eligibility to apply for other Federal positions : TSA is an Excepted Service agency exempt from most of Title 5 United States Code, including regulations which apply to displaced Federal employees (CTAP / ICTAP) of other agencies, and employment with TSA does not confer "Competitive Status" that generally results from selection and service in Competitive Service agencies. The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) has established an Interchange Agreement, which allows most permanent TSA employees to apply and be considered for vacancies in Competitive Service agencies. Information from OPM on this or other Interchange Agreements is available at : ;

To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo and successfully pass a background investigation as a condition of placement into this position.

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.

If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.

TSA employees who are absent for the purpose of performing military duty may apply for any vacancies announced in their absence.

More than one position may be filled from this announcement.

If you are entering TSA employment on an appointment without time limitations, you must serve a basic trial period unless you have already met the requirement.

DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including : health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits." Disabled veteran leave will be available to any Federal employee hired on or after November 5, 2016, who is a veteran with a service-connected disability rating of 30 percent or more.

TSA employees who transfer to TSA from an agency that allows employees to maintain an annual leave balance higher than the maximum accumulation for the appointed position will have their leave ceiling set to the maximum accumulation for the appointed position (e.g., United States duty location – 240 hours, foreign duty location – 360 hours, or TSES position – 720 hours). TSA will not make a monetary payment for any leave forfeited under these circumstances.

If interested, please email your resume to : reference "Announcement Vacancy Number 12802345."

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