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Position Title
Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Strategic Risk
Agency
Office of the National Cyber Director
Announcement Number
EOP-NCD-12623064-25-CP-DE Opens in new window
Open Period
Wednesday, November 27, 2024 to Monday, December 2, 2024
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Eligibilities
1. Do you claim Veterans’ Preference? (limit characters)
2. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from the agency hiring for this position? If yes, confirm 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 were or will be separated; AND you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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3. Are you a current or former federal employee displaced from a Federal agency other than the Executive Office of the President? If yes, confirm 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 were or will be separated; AND you are applying to a position that does not have greater promotion potential than the position from which you were or will be separated; AND your last performance rating of record is at least fully successful or the equivalent.
For more information, review the USAJOBS Help Center. To verify your eligibility, you must submit supporting documentation such as a Reduction in Force (RIF) separation notice or a Proposed Removal/Separation notice to include your latest performance rating, and a copy of your latest Notification of Personnel Action, Standard Form 50 (non-award).

For more information, review the USAJOBS Resource Center.
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Preferences
1. In the last five years, based on the closing date of this announcement, have you served or are you currently serving as an Executive Branch political, Schedule C, or Non-career SES appointee? You can find out if you have held one of these appointment types by looking at your Standard Form (SF) 50s in your Electronic Official Personnel Folder (eOPF), in Section 5 where the legal authorities are listed.
  • A political appointee is an appointment made by the President without confirmation by the Senate (5 CFR 213.3102(c)) OR an assistant position to a top-level federal official if filled by a person designated by the President as a White House Fellow (5 CFR 213.3102(z)).
  • A Schedule C appointee occupies a position excepted from the competitive service by the President, or by the Director of OPM, because of the confidential or policy-determining nature of the position duties (5 CFR 213.3301 and 5 CFR 213.3302).
  • A Non-career SES appointee is approved by the White House and serves at the pleasure of the appointing official without time limitations (5 CFR 317 Subpart F).
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Assessment 1
1. Please select one response which best describes how you meet the minimum qualifications for a GS-0301-15, Deputy Assistant National Cyber Director for Planning and Response.

NOTE: The information in your resume must support this in order to be considered for this position.
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For each item, select the one response that most accurately describes your current level of experience and capability using the scale below. (limit characters)
2. Assigns tasks to team members and establish clear objectives. (limit characters)
3. Provides guidance and support to employees on work-related and administrative issues. (limit characters)
4. Assigns work to subordinates based on priorities, selective consideration of the difficulty and requirements of assignments, and the capabilities of employees. (limit characters)
5. Leads efforts in policy development and implementation by collaborating with key agencies such as CISA, FBI, NSA, CIA, and the Office of the Director of National Intelligence. (limit characters)
6. Engage with interagency partners, including the Departments of Defense, Justice, Commerce, and Homeland Security, to drive policy development. (limit characters)
7. Demonstrates advanced professional expertise through education, training, and extensive experience in national cybersecurity policy development and implementation. (limit characters)
8. Oversees the formulation and execution of comprehensive national cybersecurity policies, emphasizing enhancements in operational cybersecurity results and countering threats from malicious entities through both organizational and geopolitical strategies. (limit characters)
9. Aims to reduce systemic cyber risks, including through standardizing cybersecurity requirements, implementing or developing widespread regulations, guidance, or standards, utilizing insurance solutions, and managing liability constraints. (limit characters)
10. Engages in international policy initiatives, focusing on the establishment of norms for responsible state conduct in the digital realm. (limit characters)
11. Prepares and develops guidance to senior leadership. (limit characters)
12. Articulates policy viewpoints clearly to diverse audiences. (limit characters)
13. Develops and implements administrative policies that address diverse viewpoints. (limit characters)
14. 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 is 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 canceled, 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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