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Position Title
IT Cybersecurity Specialist (SYSANALYSIS)
Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number
ST-10727762-20-KG Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, April 1, 2020 to Tuesday, April 7, 2020
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans' Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a position in a federal agency other than the agency hiring for this position?

If yes, confirm:
  • you are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy
  • your grade is equivalent to or below the grade level of the vacancy and
  • your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
You will be required to submit supporting documentation to validate your claim of ICTAP eligibility such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50. For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you a veteran whose latest discharge was under honorable conditions and you:
  • served three or more years of continuous active duty service in the military (NOTE: if released shortly before completing a 3-year tour, you are considered to meet the eligibility) OR
  • are entitled to veterans' preference
If eligible, submit a copy of your latest Certificate of Release or Discharge from Active Duty, DD-214 (copy indicating character of service) or other proof of your service which includes character of service.

For more information, review USAJOBS Veterans resources.
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Preferences
1. Select the lowest grade you are willing to accept for this position. (limit characters)
Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in this Supervisory IT Specialist GS-2210-12/13 position with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). It is important to note that all of your responses are subject to review and verification. If after reviewing your resume and or supporting documentation a determination is made that you have overstated your qualifications and or experience, you will be rated ineligible or your score will be lowered. (limit characters)
Basic Qualification (limit characters)
1. You must possess the following experience with the following four IT Competencies. Attention to Detail - Attention to Detail -Ensure that IT system design and lifecyle are supported; Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces) to assess their system needs, provide information regarding the system; provides resolution to IT problems; Oral Communication - Expresses technical system information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, to allow determination of next steps; makes clear and convincing oral presentations regarding new system needs or updates; Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.Do you possess these skills as they relate to IT? (limit characters)
Minimum Qualifications (limit characters)
2. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-12 level: (limit characters)
3. Select one statement from the choices below to show how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-13 level: (limit characters)
Technical Competence (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
4. Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.
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5. Apply knowledge of data, networks, and information exchange capabilities to manage acquisition programs.
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6. Manage support functions required to field and maintain the readiness and operational capability of systems and components.
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7. Assist with the development of systems design methods (limit characters)
Attention to Detail (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
8. Develop methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts. (limit characters)
9. Ensure the integration of IT programs and services. (limit characters)
10. Design and manage systems that meet current and future business requirements. (limit characters)
11. Coordinate the implementation of process improvement methods and concepts in order to improve the quality of software products.
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Oral Communication (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
12. Provide advice on project costs, design concepts, or design changes. (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
13. Consult with customers to gather and evaluate functional requirements. (limit characters)
14. Provide guidance to customers about applicability of information systems to meet business needs.
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Writing (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
15. Plan and document all phases of the Systems Engineering Lifecycle. (limit characters)
16. Translate functional requirements into technical solutions. (limit characters)
17. Conduct risk analyses to develop and refine functional requirements and specifications. (limit characters)
18. Define project scope and objectives based on customer requirements. (limit characters)
Problem Solving (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
19. Provide technical advice and program guidance in the management of systems and/or software development. (limit characters)
20. Develop solutions to integration/interoperability issues.
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21. Provide recommendations for possible improvements and upgrades. (limit characters)
22. Gather feedback on customer satisfaction and internal service performance to foster continual improvement. (limit characters)
Teamwork (limit characters)
For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
23. Collaborate with stakeholders to identify problems and negotiate solutions.

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24. Promote/develop good working relationships among IT stakeholders. (limit characters)
25. Coordinate with Integrated Product Team members to ensure projects stay within cost, scope, schedule and performance parameters. (limit characters)
26. Coordinate with systems architects and developers to provide oversight in the development of design solutions. (limit characters)
Certification  (limit characters)
27. Certification of Information Accuracy. If you fail to answer this question, you will be disqualified from consideration for this position. I certify that, to the best of my knowledge and belief, all of the information included in this questionnaire is true, correct, and provided in good faith. I understand that if I make an intentional false statement, or commit deception or fraud in this application and its supporting materials, or in any document or interview associated with the examination process, I may be fined or imprisoned (18 U.S.C. 1001); my eligibilities may be cancelled, I may be denied an appointment, or I may be removed and debarred from Federal service (5 C.F.R. part 731). I understand that any information I give may be investigated. I understand that responding "No" to this item will result in my not being considered for this position. (limit characters)