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Position Title
Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC)
Agency
Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board
Announcement Number
FRTIB-22-IMP-038-11644539 Opens in new window
Open Period
Monday, September 12, 2022 to Friday, September 16, 2022
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Eligibilities
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Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from 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 CTAP 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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2. Are you currently employed as a civilian employee in the competitive service in the agency hiring for this position?
If eligible, submit a copy of your separation Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 or equivalent personnel action form reflecting your permanent, competitive status with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board.
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect career or career-conditional (Tenure 1 or 2) and
Your Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (or equivalent personnel action form) must reflect your status was in the competitive service (Position Occupied is 1).
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in the IT Specialist (INFOSEC) position with the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board. We will evaluate your resume and your responses to this Occupation Questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Please review your responses for accuracy before you submit this questionnaire. (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
1. I am a current employee of the Federal Retirement Thrift Investment Board and I occupy a permanent position in the Competitive Service. (limit characters)
2. From the description below, please select the one statement that best describes the experience you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) at the GS-14 grade level.
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3. In addition to the specialized experience applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies for this job series: (1) Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. (2) Customer Service - Works with clients and customers (that is, any individuals who use or receive the services or products that your work unit produces, including the general public, individuals who work in the agency, other agencies, or organizations outside the Government) to assess their needs, provide information or assistance, resolve their problems, or satisfy their expectations; knows about available products and services; is committed to providing quality products and services. (3) Oral Communication - Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. (4) Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. Do you have experience demonstrating these competencies? (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. Develops and manages Managing Plans of Action & Milestones (POA&Ms)
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5. Performs risk assessments to identify and evaluate cyber risks across
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6. Defining, managing, and overseeing of the Continuous Monitoring Program, processes, and efforts for the Agency's FISMA systems
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7. Develops cybersecurity documentation such as policies and procedures
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8. Documents, accesses, and monitors security controls for the protection of FISMA systems.
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9. Defines, manages, and oversees an organization's Risk Management Framework (RMF) Program in accordance with NIST guidance
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10. Provides cybersecurity support to the Authorization Official, Business Owner, and System Owner
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11. Collaborates with business owners on developing secure solutions to meet the organization's requirements
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12. Provides training to various stakeholders on the Risk Management Framework and other Cybersecurity topics.
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13. Briefs senior level executives on Cybersecurity matters
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14. Provides feedback to team members on work products
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15. Mentors team members and provides continual feedback
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16. Establishes security system boundaries in coordination with the Business and System Owners
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17. Reviews risks to the agency and develops creative solutions and mitigation techniques
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18. Analyzes business requirements and develops solutions that are secure and fulfil the organization's needs.
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19. Later steps in the selection process are specifically designed to verify your ratings. Deliberate attempts to falsify information may be grounds for your non-selection or for your dismissal. 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 removed from consideration or your score will be lowered. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. (limit characters)