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Position Title
Deputy Chief Information Security Officer
Agency
Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts
Announcement Number
23-DTS-12090318 Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, August 16, 2023 to Friday, September 15, 2023
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current employee of the AO or the Federal Judiciary? (limit characters)
3. Are you a current or former Federal employee?

All applicants outside of the AO must submit a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action (SF-50) to verify current or former Federal employment status.
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a Deputy Chief Information Security Officer position with the federal government. Applicants must have demonstrated experience as listed below. This requirement is according to the AO Classification, Compensation, and Recruitment Systems which include interpretive guidance and reference to the OPM Operating Manual for Qualification Standards for General Schedule Positions. WHEN MANDATORY NARRATIVE RESPONSES ARE REQUIRED, PLEASE DO NOT DUPLICATE INFORMATION YOU HAVEALREADY PROVIDED IN YOUR RESUME AS A RESPONSE TO THIS QUESTION. WE ARE SEEKING AN ELABORATION OF THOSEDUTIES AND SKILLS YOU HAVE MENTIONED WHICH ADDRESS THE QUESTION MORE FULLY. THIS IS YOUR OPPORTUNITY TOEXPAND ON YOUR EXPERIENCE AND/OR EDUCATION AS IT RELATES TO THE QUESTION. FAILURE TO DO THIS WILL RESULT INYOUR BEING CONSIDERED AS INELIGIBLE. (limit characters)
1. This announcement is open to applicants who currently live in the Washington, DC commuting area and/or federal judiciary employees (nationwide). From the options listed below, please select how you meet this requirement. (limit characters)
2. Applicants must have one year of specialized experience which is in or directly related to the line of work of this position. Specialized experience is demonstrated experience in ALL of the following:
  1. Performing security assessments using defined standards;
  2. Incorporating data into decision making processes;
  3. Presenting to various audiences including senior executive or equivalent and technical staff; AND
  4. Managing cyber operations in a 24/7 security operations center.
(Your resume must show clear and convincing evidence of all areas of specialized experience.)
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3. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience performing security assessments using defined standards. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. (limit characters)
4. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience incorporating data into decision making processes THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. (limit characters)
5. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience presenting to various audiences including senior executive or equivalent and technical staff). THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. (limit characters)
6. If A is selected above, a narrative statement must be submitted in the space provided below addressing your demonstrated experience managing cyber operations in a 24/7 security operations center. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. (limit characters)
7. In the space provided below, please indicate the time frame and employer(s) where we can locate this information. THIS IS A MANDATORY REQUIREMENT. Please limit your response to 250 characters or less. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
8. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience collaborating with cyber security personnel on the security risk assessment process to address privacy compliance and risk mitigation? (limit characters)
9. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience collaborating on cyber privacy and security policies and procedures? (limit characters)
10. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience designing/integrating a cyber strategy that outlines the vision, mission, and goals that align with the organization's strategic plan? (limit characters)
11. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience advocating for necessary resources, including financial resources, to conduct an effective enterprise security program? (limit characters)
12. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience overseeing information security budget and contracting? (limit characters)
13. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience communicating the value of information technology (IT) security throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders? (limit characters)
14. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience coordinating with organizational manpower stakeholders to ensure appropriate allocation and distribution of human capital assets? (limit characters)
15. Which level description best describes your demonstrated experience advising senior management (e.g., CIO) on cost/benefit analysis of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements? (limit characters)
16. How many years of experience do you have with high-level organizational and business strategy (e.g., staffing and planning, budget formulation, long-term risk management and risk outlay planning), IT strategic planning and understanding risk, experience with highly sensitive environments (background investigations, high security), developing people (leading and organizing, leading change management)? (limit characters)
17. From the options listed below, please select the information security certifications you possess (SELECT ALL THAT APPLY). (limit characters)
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s). (limit characters)
18. I understand that failure to provide a written statement ("See Resume" or other nondescriptive response is not sufficient) for each essay question could result in non-consideration for this position. (limit characters)