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Position Title
Supervisory Management and Program Analyst (Deputy Chief of Staff)
Agency
Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency
Announcement Number
OCOS-IMP-12236878-23-SS Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, January 3, 2024 to Wednesday, January 17, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. (CISA) Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) - Are you a current surplus or displaced Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employee?

If yes, confirm the following:
  • You are located in the same local commuting area of the vacancy; and
  • You are applying to a position that is at or below the grade level of the position from which you will be separated; and
  • You are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you will be separated; and
  • Your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of the following:
  1. Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice, notice of proposed removal for declining a directed geographic relocation outside the local commuting area (e.g., a directed reassignment or a change in duty station), Certification of Expected Separation or other official agency certification or notification indicating that the employee's position is surplus (for example, a notice of position abolishment or a notice of eligibility for discontinued service retirement); AND
  2. SF-50(s), Notification of Personnel Action(s), that reflects all of the following:
    • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (Name of Position's Organization is "CISA" in block 22); and
    • Position, grade level (GS-15 or below), and duty location; and
    • Career or Career-Conditional appointment (Tenure Code is "1" or "2" in block 24); and
    • Competitive service (Position Occupied is "1" in block 34), or excepted service without time limit (Position Occupied is "2" in block 34) who is covered by a law providing both noncompetitive appointment eligibility to, and selection priority for, competitive service positions.
  3. Any documentation from CISA that shows your current promotion potential; AND
  4. Latest performance appraisal including your rating.
For more information, review the Career Transition Programs (CTAP, ICTAP, RPL).
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2. CISA (Competitive) Employees - Are you a current Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employee in a permanent competitive service position who has never held the full performance level (or equivalent) of the position being announced? 

Promotion potential (also referred to as full performance level - FPL) means the highest level/grade that can be achieved in the career ladder progression of the position that is held on a permanent basis.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that reflects the following:
  • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (Name of Position's Organization is "CISA" in block 22); and
  • Career or Career-Conditional appointment (Tenure Code is "1" or "2" in block 24); and
  • Competitive service (Position Occupied is "1" in block 34); and
  • Reflects the highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than the most recent SF-50)
NOTE: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include appointment/conversion, with-in grade/range increases and promotion actions).  While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time-In-Grade.  Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time-In-Grade.
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3. CISA (Non-Competitive) Employees - Are you a current Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) Federal civilian employee in a permanent competitive service position who holds or has previously held the same or higher grade level with the same or higher promotion potential (or equivalent) of the position being announced? 

Promotion potential (also referred to as full performance level - FPL) means the highest level/grade that can be achieved in the career ladder progression of the position that is held on a permanent basis.

To verify your eligibility, you must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action that reflects the following:
  • Cybersecurity Infrastructure Security Agency (Name of Position's Organization is "CISA" in block 22); and
  • Career or Career-Conditional appointment (Tenure Code is "1" or "2" in block 24); and
  • Competitive service (Position Occupied is "1" in block 34); and
  • Reflects the highest grade held on a permanent basis (if different than the most recent SF-50)
NOTE: Examples of appropriate SF-50s include appointment/conversion, with-in grade/range increases and promotion actions). While a General Adjustment and/or Award SF-50 may be your most recent SF-50 it typically DOES NOT show proof of Time-In-Grade. Thus, you may have to submit more than one SF-50 as proof of Time-In-Grade.
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Preferences
1. When Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA) completes their selections, the remaining list of qualified candidates may be shared with hiring managers and Human Resources specialists at other DHS components and/or with one or more Federal agencies who are hiring for similar positions. You may choose to opt-in to having your information shared with other DHS components and/or with one or more Federal agencies when applying for this position. If an agency requests a list of applicants referred for selection consideration (i.e., certificate), and you are on that list, you will be notified. There is no guarantee of further consideration, and you can continue to explore other job opportunity announcements. (limit characters)
2. For qualification determinations and to receive full consideration for relevant experience your resume must contain complete information and support your question responses. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience.

Your resume must include the following:
  • Full Legal Name
  • Address
  • Phone Number
  • Email Address
  • Complete work history (which includes job titles)
  • Detailed description of your job-related qualifications (including tasks performed)
  • Beginning and ending dates of employment with the month and year (e.g., MM/YYYY to MM/YYYY, MM/YYYY to Present)
  • Total hours worked per week for any position you worked that was not full time (less than 40 hours)
If you are a current or former Federal civilian employee, your resume must also include:
  • Pay Plan/Pay Band (e.g., GS, WG, etc.);
  • Occupational series (e.g., 201, 301, 2210, etc.); and
  • Grade level (e.g., 5, 9, 13, etc.)
Do you understand that if your resume does not contain the information listed above, your application may be deemed insufficient, and you will not receive consideration for this position?
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Assessment 1
Thank you for your interest in a position with the Department of Homeland Security, Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). Your resume and the responses you provide to this assessment questionnaire will be used to determine if you are amongst the best qualified for this position. 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. (limit characters)
1. Select one statement from the choices below to identify how you meet the qualification requirements for this position at the GS-15 grade level.
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For each task in the following group, choose the statement from the list below that best describes your experience and/or training. Do not overstate or understate your level of experience and demonstrated capability. You should be aware that your ratings are subject to evaluation and verification based on the resume and other relevant documents you submit. You may be found ineligible if your supporting documentation does not support your claims. (limit characters)
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided. (limit characters)
2. Facilitate the flow of information between staff sections.
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3. Review material for general comprehension and factors to include adequate response to all items of the basic correspondence, tone, clarity, and relevancy, and consistency, adequacy of enclosures, arrangement, proper preliminary staffing, and compliance with any special instructions.
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4. Oversee programs to determine progress against long-range plans and determine necessary personnel, funding, and other resource adjustments.
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5. Review finished projects, in conjunction with team, to determine changes necessary to meet long-range objectives.
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6. Review status of long-range plans to determine adequacy, ensure timeliness, and identify program bottlenecks.
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7. Report unexpected requirements to supervisor and recommend adjustments to workflow and schedules as needed.
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8. Facilitate the planning, development, and implementation of operational activities to address strategic priorities.
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9. Manage business activities and critical support services, including stakeholder relations, internal and external customer service, executive secretariat, and event coordination.
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10. Set agenda for leadership meetings.
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11. Prepare senior leadership for meetings with external partners (to include CEOs and other high ranking officials) and internal stakeholders.
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12. Organize seminars, conferences, substantive exchanges and training activities.
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13. Provide guidance to division activities to ensure that activities and engagements align with senior leadership's strategic priorities.
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14. Develop performance standards to evaluate performance of subordinates.
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15. Advise staff regarding policies, procedures, and directives of higher-level management or headquarters.
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16. Implement methods and procedures to improve organizational performance.
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17. Plans work to be accomplished by subordinates, sets and adjusts short-term priorities, and prepares schedules for completion of work.
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18. 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.
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