- Position Title
- IT CYBER SECURITY (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH)
- Agency
- Office of the Secretary of Defense
- Announcement Number
- DHA-12266743-24-CDD Opens in new window
- Open Period
- Monday, January 22, 2024 to Friday, January 26, 2024
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Eligibilities
1.
Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?
2.
- Are you a current or former political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee? Submit a copy of your applicable SF-50, along with a statement that provides the following information regarding your most recent political appointment:
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- Position title;
- Type of appointment (Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES, or Presidential Appointee);
- Agency; and,
- Beginning and ending dates of appointment.
3.
PPP DoD Mil Reserve (MR) & Nat"l Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Tech Rec Dis Retirement (PPP Disability)
I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the positons for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropirate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employmnet, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am an MR or NG Technician who will be or has been involuntarily medically retired due to a service-connected medical disability that disqualifies me from military membership or from holding my required military grade, and have applied for or am receiving a disability retirement annuity. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area. I understand that the positons for which I am applying must be at the same grade or equivalent level, tenure, and work schedule as the position held currently or upon separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropirate documentation, such as the notification letter you received that states you are no longer eligible for Reserve membership due to a service-connected disability.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employmnet, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
4.
Priority Placement Program (PPP) DoD Retained Grade Preference Eligible:
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am currently on retained grade based on receiving a written RIF notification letter of a change to lower grade, or a notification letter of a classification downgrade
dated within the last 2 years. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions at my retained grade, within my local commuting area.
NOTE 1: If you indicate "yes" for this statement, you must submit a copy of the "Retained Grade PPP Self-Certification Checklist" and copies of the appropriate
documentation, such as a RIF change-to-lower-grade notice, and an SF-50 reflecting your RIF change to lower grade.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not accepted or declined a job offer for permanent Federal employment at your retained grade, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
5.
PPP DoD Mil Reserve (MR) & Nat"l Guard (NG) Pref Eligible Tech Rec Dis Retirement (PPP Disability)
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropirate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own) and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employmnet, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
I am an MR or NG Reserve Technician who will lose or has lost my military membership through no fault of my own after completing at least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement. I am exercising my preference eligibility to DoD positions within my local commuting area in accordance with Section 3329(b) of Title 5 U.S.C. This preference eligibility is valid for 1 year after separation.
NOTE 1: If you indicate 'yes' to this question, you must submit a copy of the Military Reserve and National Guard Technician Disability PPP Self-Certification Checklist and copies of the appropirate documentation, such as the notification letter you received showing you are no longer eligible for military or NG {through no fault of your own) and that you have completed a least 15 years of technician service and a minimum of 20 years of service creditable for non-regular retirement.
NOTE 2: By using this eligibility, you certify that you have not obtained permanent Federal employmnet, nor have you accepted or declined a PPP job offer.
Assessment 1
Thank you for applying to the position of IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH), GG-2210-15 with the Office of the Secretary of Defense for DoD Chief Information Officer, (OUSD(CIO)).
1.
Select the one statement that best describes the experience that you possess that demonstrates your ability to perform the work of an IT Specialist (PLCYPLN/ENTARCH) at the GS-15 grade level or equivalent pay band in the Federal Service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector.
This position has Conditions of Employment that must be obtained prior to your start date and/or maintained for the duration of this employment.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
2.
This position requires you to obtain and maintain a Top Secret/Sensitive Compartment Information security clearance. Are you willing to meet the security clearance requirement?
3.
This position may require you to pass screening for illegal drug use prior to appointment and subsequent periodic drug screening thereafter. Are you willing to meet the drug testing requirements?
4.
The incumbent may be required to work other than normal duty hours, which may include evenings, weekends, and/or holidays and/or overtime. Are you willing to meet this condition of employment?
5.
This position may require travel away from your normal duty station or military or commercial aircraft. Are you willing to meet the travel requirements?
In this part you will respond to questions about your experience as it relates to the position for which you are applying. Carefully review the level descriptions (A to E) listed below. For each task question, choose the level description that best describes your experience and/or training. Your responses must be fully supported within the text of your resume. Failure to properly identify your experience may result in the lowering of your overall score and/or your disqualification for this position.
Select the one statement that most accurately describes your training and experience carrying out each task using the scale provided.
6.
Reviews materials and work products to ensure they are accurate, clear, and concise.
7.
Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
8.
Reviews data for compliance with quality standards to meet organizational goals.
9.
Builds and maintains working relationships to support the DoD CIO priorities, identification, incorporation, and maintenance of model based system engineering tools, advocacy for funding, programs, and data standards to improve the management of the cybersecurity architecture.
10.
Participates in special projects and initiatives; identifies and leads special projects by establishing clear outcomes based on milestones and goals.
11.
Maintains a close working relationship with intra-agency, interagency and/or international forums to preserve mission goals.
12.
Provides recommendations in the development of mission goals, objectives, policies, and procedures to ensure a safe working environment.
13.
Provides advice on complex issues in order to focus senior leaders' attention on issues pertaining to policy implementation.
14.
Provides or interprets data on the use and management of resources associated with network modernization approaches, methodologies, systems and capabilities.
15.
Aligns both the information technology and cybersecurity strategy and policies with the mission goals, structure, and processes of an organization or equivalent.
16.
Identifies, and develops policy, program oversight criteria, and budget requirements for diverse aspects of the cybersecurity architecture.
17.
Applies understanding of the organizational (or equivalent) culture to develop and execute cybersecurity architecture strategic plans and policies.
18.
Draws together diverse skillsets, stakeholders, and activities to achieve integrated IT products that strengthen cyber architecture.
19.
Determines cybersecurity architecture strategic requirements, capabilities, and funding requirements, and recommends appropriate actions on the strategic direction for leadership decision.
20.
Assesses and provides strategic direction for resolution of mission critical problems, policies and procedures.
21.
Works at senior level to define, integrate, and implement strategic direction for vital programs with mid to long-term impact.
22.
Leads several interagency integrated project teams and represents the DoD CIO at technical exchange meetings and/or conferences as a subject matter expert to communicate information related to the cybersecurity architecture strategy and policy development.
23.
Builds, strengthens and maintains effective working relationships and partners resulting in accelerating key priorities across the DoD.
24.
Provides advice and guidance on the most appropriate method or procedure of analysis and evaluation to accomplish the mission and ensure optimum management strategies.
25.
Presents briefings to senior leadership to obtain decisions on Cybersecurity Architecture.
Select “Yes” or “No” to the following question(s).
26.
Your ratings in the questionnaire are subject to evaluation and verification based on the documents your submitted. Please take this opportunity to review your responses to ensure their accuracy. By agreeing to the statement below, you are confirming that you: 1) understand this warning: 2) have reviewed your responses to this questionnaire for accuracy; and 3) have verified that your responses accurately describe your current level of experience and capability as reflected in your resume. Do you certify the accuracy of your responses?