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Position Title: Senior IT Specialist (INFOSEC) (Direct Hire)
Agency: Government National Mortgage Association (Ginnie Mae)
Announcement Number: 24-HUD-1264-DH Opens in new window
Open Period: Wednesday, April 17, 2024 to Tuesday, April 23, 2024

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1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference?

A. No, I do not claim Veterans' Preference

B. 0-point Sole Survivorship Preference (SSP)

C. 5-point preference based on active duty in the U.S. Armed Forces (TP)

D. 10-point preference for non-compensable disability or Purple Heart (XP)

E. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of at least 10% but less than 30% (CP)

F. 10 point preference based on widow/widower or parent of a deceased veteran, or spouse or parent of a disabled veteran (XP)

G. 10-point preference based on a compensable service connected disability of 30% or more (CPS)

2. Are you a surplus or displaced Federal employee eligible under the Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP)? Click CTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

3. Are you a displaced Federal employee eligible under the Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP)? Click ICTAP for eligibility and a detailed list of required documents you must submit in order to be eligible.

A. Yes

B. No

1. Are you currently serving or have served in the last five years in a Political Appointment in the Federal Government?

A. Yes

B. No

2. If you were born a male after December 31, 1959, and are at least 18 years of age, have you registered with the Selective Service System (select "Not applicable" if this question does not apply to you)?

A. Yes

B. No

C. No, but I have an approved exemption

D. Not applicable

3. Are you a current Federal employee?

A. Yes

B. No

4. If you are, or ever were a Federal civilian employee, indicate the pay plan and grade level or pay band of the highest graded position you have ever held. (limit 250 characters)

5. I am interested in having my application shared with other HUD hiring managers. I understand that electing this option will not impact my chances of selection from this vacancy announcement and does not guarantee that a similar vacancy announcement will be opened by another hiring manager for which I can be considered or selected. Please select one or more of the following HUD Program Offices that you authorize to receive your application information. If you do not wish for your application to be shared, please select "Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

A. Center for Faith-Based and Neighborhood Partnerships

B. Congressional/Intergovernmental Relations

C. Ginnie Mae (GNMA)

D. Office of the Assistant Secretary for Administration

E. Office of the Chief Financial Officer (OCFO)

F. Office of the Chief Human Capital Officer (OCHCO)

G. Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO)

H. Office of the Chief Procurement Officer (OCPO)

I. Office of Community Planning and Development (CPD)

J. Office of Departmental Equal Employment Opportunity (ODEEO)

K. Office of Fair Housing and Equal Opportunity (FHEO)

L. Office of Field Policy and Management (FPM)

M. Office of General Counsel (OGC)

N. Office of Housing

O. Office of Lead Hazard Control and Healthy Homes (OLHCHH)

P. Office of Policy Development and Research (PD&R)

Q. Office of Public Affairs (OPA)

R. Office of the Secretary

S. Public and Indian Housing (PIH)

T. Please do not share my application information with other HUD hiring managers.

Specialized experience for the GS-14 grade level is defined as one year of experience at the GS-13 grade level, or equivalent, which has equipped the candidate with the particular knowledge, skills, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position. Specialized experience for this position is defined as experience in ALL of the following:

- Participating in the preparation of System Security and Cybersecurity Plans for financial systems; AND
- Developing information technology policies and procedures for financial systems; AND
- Participating in and supporting cyber cloud security enabling compliance with federal, state, local government, or organizational guidelines, practices, and standards.

1. Select the answer that best describes your experience as it directly relates to the specialized experience statement.

A. I have one full year or more of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

B. I do not have one full year of specialized experience equivalent to the definition as described above.

2. Please indicate where the required specialized experience is documented in your resume (position title/dates). (limit 250 characters)

For all positions, 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, 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).

3. Do you possess all four competencies listed above in your IT related experience?

A. Yes

B. No

4. Please list dates from your resume where this experience was earned. (limit 250 characters)

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

5. Have you worked on preparing security authorization plans for Information Technology Systems?

A. Yes

B. No

6. Please indicate where this experience is documented in your resume. (limit 250 characters)

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

7. Have you assisted in preparing security authorization plans for General Support Systems?

A. Yes

B. No

8. Please indicate where this experience is documented in your resume. (limit 250 characters)

9. Please choose from the following which you have experience performing.

A. Develop long-range plans for IT security systems to minimize risks associate with IT systems vulnerabilities.

B. Coordinate the implementation or security programs across platforms.

C. Implement higher level security requirements such as those resulting from laws, regulations, or Presidential directives.

D. None of the above.

10. From the list below, choose those laws and directives in which you have experience in applying while dealing with financial systems.

A. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) circulars

B. Organizational, local, state, or federal policies

C. Federal Information Security Management Act (FISMA)

D. National Institute of Standards and Technology (NIST)

E. Federal Managers' Financial Integrity Act (FMFIA)

F. Federal Information System Controls Audit Manual (FISCAM)

G. None of the above

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

11. Have you monitored 3rd party contractor information technology platforms?

A. Yes

B. No

12. Please indicate where this experience is documented in your resume. (limit 250 characters)

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

13. Have you implemented security programs designed to anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities such as intrusion detection or access authentication programs?

A. Yes

B. No

14. Please indicate where this experience is documented in your resume. (limit 250 characters)

15. Please choose from the following duties which you have performed.

A. Review and evaluate security incident response policies.

B. Identify need for changes based on new security technologies or threats.

C. Test and implement new policies.

D. Institute measures to ensure awareness and compliance.

E. None of the above.

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