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Specialized Experience for the GS-14: You must have one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service, public or other private sectors. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience:

- Experience developing, defining, managing, and documenting IT projects specific to cybersecurity; AND
- Experience developing and interpreting policies for implementation in cybersecurity programs; AND
- Experience participating in making decisions and recommendations influencing IT/cybersecurity policies and programs.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

1. Do you meet the specialized experience as stated above?

A. Yes

B. No

Individuals must 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.
4.Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

2. Do you have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed?

A. Yes

B. No

3. Which of the following choices best describes your experience with cybersecurity requirements, systems security assessment and authorization, and secure IT networks?

A. I have no knowledge or experience in this area.

B. I have some education in cybersecurity requirements, systems security authorization and assessment, and secure IT networks, but no practical experience.

C. I was responsible for independently planning, designing, and implementing secure IT networks, and applying cybersecurity requirements.

D. I was responsible for supervising the execution of systems security assessment and authorization processes.

4. I have experience, specific to cybersecurity, in risk identification and assessment; project management; budget preparation and tracking; and/or policy development and promulgation.

A. True

B. False

5. Which of the following reflects your highest level of knowledge and experience, specifically pertaining to cybersecurity:1 risk identification and assessment; 2 project management; 3 budget preparation and tracking; and 4 policy development and promulgation?

A. I have led a team responsible for developing and/or providing cybersecurity risk identification and assessment; project management; budget preparation and tracking; and policy development and promulgation.

B. I have participated on a team responsible for developing and/or providing cybersecurity risk identification and assessment; project management; budget preparation and tracking; and/or policy development and promulgation.

C. I have advised senior management on issues pertaining to developing and/or providing cybersecurity risk identification and assessment; project management; budget preparation and tracking; and/or policy development and promulgation.

D. I have had experience independently providing expertise for developing and/or providing cybersecurity risk identification and assessment; project management; budget preparation and tracking; and/or policy development and promulgation.

E. I have had experience providing cybersecurity risk identification and assessment; project management; budget preparation and tracking; and/or policy development and promulgation under supervision.

F. None of the above.

Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).

6. I have a demonstrated ability to lead a diverse group of IT professionals in the successful completion of IT related projects. Demonstrated ability means that your resume reflects your experience in the subject matter area described.

A. Yes

B. No

7. Select the statement(s) that describe your experience managing cybersecurity projects.

A. Establishing and effectively managing competing priorities among multiple cybersecurity projects.

B. Cybersecurity project origination, initiation, planning, execution, control, and close-out.

C. Leading and facilitating cybersecurity projects to a successful completion and migrating to operations.

D. Establishing, monitoring, and reporting on cybersecurity project progress including schedule and budget progression.

E. Meeting cybersecurity project deadlines within the constraints of the schedule (scope), time, cost, and quality.

F. Proficient use of project management software such as: Microsoft Office, MS Projects, MS Project Server, MS SharePoint 2010 or higher, Microsoft Visio, WBS Chart Pro, or PERT Chart Expert. Proficient means you understand how to use and have fully utilized the software as a major part of your regular and recurring job duties.

G. Allocating appropriate cybersecurity resources for competing projects through task assignment and monitoring work performance.

H. Anticipating and resolving conflicts at the cybersecurity project team level.

I. Developing statements of work, preparing cost estimates, preparing market research, developing sole source justifications, limited brand name justifications, as well as developing the 508 documentations.

J. Gathering cybersecurity project sponsor requirements, preparing concept/investment proposals, preparing business cases, presenting to IT governance boards and justifying the return on investment to obtain approval.

K. None of the above.

8. Which of the following best reflects your professional leadership experience in delivering quality, timely, cost effective company/enterprise-wide cybersecurity solutions within a large organization to support and assist critical lines of business in meeting highly visible business functions?

A. I have worked in management teams with other supervisors/managers to prepare proposals affecting resource commitments across organizational boundaries.

B. As a project manager, I have held a leadership position within a professional cybersecurity team generating key deliverables in the system development life cycle of solutions to include: functional requirements, solution design and development, and solution delivery.

C. As a project leader/manager, I have been responsible for the planning, development, and implementation of major cybersecurity initiatives.

D. As a project manager, I have been responsible for cybersecurity budget planning and execution to include focusing on cybersecurity program planned investments, effectively developing operating budget and planning annual cybersecurity services expenditures.

E. None of the above.

9. Select the response(s) that describe your communication skills.

A. Interacted with internal and external customers or groups on cybersecurity projects.

B. Described cybersecurity rules, regulations, policies, and procedures to other members of my organization.

C. Provided cybersecurity training.

D. Written cybersecurity reports that include interpretive analysis and policy or procedural guidance.

E. Discussed complex business requirements with cybersecurity professionals.

F. Provided expert advice in planning, developing, revising and maintaining strategic plans for cybersecurity programs or activities.

G. Provided pertinent information to clients or customers on cybersecurity services or products to assist in the assessment of cybersecurity requirements.

H. Persuaded others to accept cybersecurity recommendations.

I. Negotiated with others to find a mutually acceptable cybersecurity solution.

J. Interpreted cybersecurity rules, regulations, and policies.

K. None of the above.

10. Using the list below, please select those statements which describe your experience(s) and skill in delivering oral communications.

A. I have justified, persuaded, or resolved matters involving significant policy or operating program issues. This would generally include communicating with multiple levels of supervisors/executive officers, employees, and administrative staff to convey policies, regulations, and procedures somewhat sensitive in nature.

B. I have facilitated or led discussions in which I influenced, motivated, or persuaded persons or groups. This includes approaching individuals or groups who are skeptical or in disagreement.

C. I have participated in discussions in which the purpose was to plan and consult on work efforts or to resolve operating problems.

D. I have facilitated discussions with managers and employees within my organization, acquiring, clarifying or exchanging facts and information needed to resolve an issue and situation sensitive in nature.

E. I have delivered speeches, presentations, lectures, or sermons to large forums/groups of people.

F. I have education or training in the field of communications, public relations, and/or media.

G. None of the above.

11. Please select the response that BEST describes your experience in negotiating and/or persuading others.

A. I have experience negotiating contracts, acquisitions, or other similar processes that resulted in the gain of work or resources for my immediate organization or business.

B. I have experience negotiating labor contracts that involve multiple areas of human resources, employment benefits, and/or other similar contracts for sole benefit of the benefits and entitlements of employees.

C. I have negotiated with or persuaded others to make a change that resulted in a new direction or business approach that had a positive outcome.

D. I have formal education, and/or training in negotiating.

E. None of the above.

12. From the following list of interpersonal communications skills, please identify those that you have routinely and successfully applied at work.

A. Facilitate the resolution of competing and conflicting interests among parties whose cooperation is needed in order to meet a program objective.

B. Interact effectively in situations where frequent changes, delays, or unexpected events arise that cause major shifts in priorities, timetables, or work assignments.

C. Provide direction, guidance or instruction to support staff or new professional staff.

D. Defend recommendations on controversial issues to senior management.

E. Independently plan, host, and conduct meetings

F. Facilitate the amicable resolution of competing or conflicting interests among parties whose cooperation is needed to meet an objective.

G. Persuade and/or inspire others to adopt new methods, procedures, or techniques to improve operations.

H. Develop trusting, productive working relationships with colleagues and supervisors to achieve goals and objectives.

I. None of the above

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