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Assessment 1

We will evaluate your resume and responses to this questionnaire to determine if you are among the best qualified for this position. Your responses are subject to verification and must be fully supported by your resume and supporting documents.

1. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the minimum/additional qualification requirements for Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC), 2210-11.

A. I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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; and 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations; AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-09 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three (3) of the following: 1. Contributes to the preparation and dissemination of written materials by drafting talking points, fact sheets, briefing materials, memoranda, and other materials for use in conducting, facilitating, and supporting external outreach, briefings, events, meetings, and speeches. 2. Assists in the development of effective and sustainable policies and procedures consistent with Cybersecurity mission requirements. 3. Monitors strategic information designed to fill the informational gaps in existing strategic information and drafts appropriate Requests for Information (RFI) to address these information needs. 4. Works cooperatively, to research, review, interpret, evaluate, and integrate data, and other sources of unclassified data, plans, or products pertaining to public health cybersecurity. 5. Applies knowledge of data management software (e.g. Salesforce, PowerBI, etc.) for planning and reporting; OR completed a Ph.D. or equivalent doctoral degree or 3 full years of progressively higher level graduate education leading to such a degree or LL.M, if related; OR Must have combinations of education and experience to meet total qualification requirements for the grade level above. The total percentages must equal at least 100 percent to qualify for that grade level. Only graduate education in excess of the amount required for the next lower grade level may be used to qualify for the GS-11. NOTE: Must submit transcripts with application if using education to meet the additional minimum qualification requirement for this grade level.

B. I do not possess the experience or education described above.

2. From the descriptions below, select the one response that best describes your experience and/or education to meet the minimum/additional qualification requirements for Information Technology Cybersecurity Specialist (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC), 2210-12.

A. I have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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; and 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations; AND ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENT: I have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-11 grade level in the Federal service performing at least three (3) of the following: 1. Conducts analysis, interpretation, evaluation, integration, production, and dissemination of cybersecurity products including but not limited to briefings, white papers, sector alerts in support of the needs of each sector. 2. Independently coordinates, monitors, and integrates specific cybersecurity trends and patterns and prepares the information for key leadership personnel. 3. Determines how to allocate resources, and identify programs or infrastructure that are required to achieve desired goals within domain of interest. 4. Drafts time-sensitive memoranda for review by senior and executive staff regarding topics related to current cybersecurity policy issues, stakeholder activity and policy development. 5. Utilizes data management software (e.g., Salesforce, PowerBI, etc.) for planning and reporting.

B. I do not possess the experience described above.

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