Summary DCSA's Counterintelligence Cyber Mission Center (CMC) is seeking a Division Chief for Cyber Technology and Programs. The CMC identifies, assesses, and deters threats to cleared industry, cleared personnel, DoD, and DCSA. This is an excellent opportunity for those with experience with cybersecurity requirements, program/project planning and management, financial management, process design, quality assurance and control, performance metrics, procurement, contracting, and strategic communications. Responsibilities As a Supervisory Information Technology Specialist (INFOSEC) you will be responsible for the following duties: - Lead, direct and supervise a team supporting the DCSA counterintelligence (CI) cyber mission. - Set the direction, organizational goals, and priorities of teams' efforts in accordance with the DCSA, Counterintelligence and Insider Threat Directorate, and Cyber Mission Center (CMC) mission, vision, and strategic goals. - Oversee the project management and planning of time-sensitive schedules concerning deployment of DCSA specialized programs. - Assist in the planning, development, implementation, maintenance, enhancement, and communication of cyber programs, procedures, and tools. - Serve as the CI focal point concerning cybersecurity and ensures program compliance with DoD cybersecurity requirements; oversees development and preparation of assessment documentation and obtains authorization approvals from the Authorizing Official before operating new systems. - Serve as a DCSA CI Cyber Portfolio Manager; review major DCSA IT investments for consistency with DCSA/DoD strategies, capital plans, and enterprise architectures through key representation at various agency meetings and governance boards. Ensure investments are properly resourced, funded, and meet specified programmatic requirements; perform cost-benefit analysis for all proposed procurements and is instrumental in decision-making to support funding for new initiatives. - Formulate recommendations concerning requirements and/or modifications of proposed IT/cyber capabilities and organizational changes and or major changes to workforce structure, recruiting, hiring, and retention, resource allocation, and operational guidance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications This position is coded as Vulnerability Assessment Analyst, cyber code 541, at the basic proficiency level. DoD civilian employees and Service members must meet the foundational qualification requirements within 9 months of assignment in accordance with DoDI 8140.02.The experience described in your resume will be evaluated and screened from the Office of Personnel Management's (OPMs) basic qualifications requirements. See: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/2200/information-technology-it-management-series-2210-alternative-a/ for OPM qualification standards, competencies and specialized experience needed to perform the duties of the position as described in the MAJOR DUTIES and QUALIFICATIONS sections of this announcement by 10/21/2024 For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. 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. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. AND Applicant must have directly applicable experience that demonstrates the possession of the knowledge, skills, abilities and competencies necessary for immediate success in the position. Qualifying experience may have been acquired in any public or private sector job, but will clearly demonstrate past experience in the application of the particular competencies/knowledge, skills and abilities necessary to successfully perform the duties of the position. You must have specialized experience sufficient to demonstrate that you have acquired all the competencies necessary to perform at a level equivalent in difficulty, responsibility, and complexity to the next lower grade GS/GG-12 in the Federal service and are prepared to take on greater responsibility. Generally, this would include one year or more of such specialized experience. Specialized experience for this position includes: Expert experience collaborating across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals. Expert experience supervising personnel, setting direction, and developing subordinates. Expert experience managing and supporting multiple programs/projects. Experience conducting requirements analysis and translating functional requirements into system requirements. Knowledge and experience with budgeting, contracting and procurement processes and actions. Expert experience with Cybersecurity, IT concepts, principles, operations, and practices to develop new information technology (IT) and information management (IM) methods, approaches, or procedures. Specifically you will be evaluated on the following competencies: 1. Leadership 2. IT Program Management (PPMGT) 3. Requirements Analysis (SYSANALYSIS) 4. Contracting/Procurement 5. Developing Others Education Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level. Additional Information VETERANS PREFERENCE/CURRENT OR FORMER FEDERAL In accordance with DoD Instruction 1400.25, Volume 2005, veterans preference is not required to be applied when considering candidates with prior Federal competitive or excepted service who have completed a probationary or trial period and have not been separated for cause. Therefore, veterans preference will not be applied to applicants with current federal service, or former federal civilian service meeting the above criteria. Other Notes: Re-employed Annuitant: This position does not meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/1400.25-V300.pdf Applicants selected from this announcement may be required to serve a two-year trial period. If selected, Federal employees currently serving in the competitive service must acknowledge that they will voluntarily leave the competitive service by accepting an offer of employment for a DCIPS excepted service positions. If selected, non-DCIPS candidates must acknowledge in writing that the position they have been selected for is in the excepted service and covered by DCIPS. Selection under this appointment authority does not confer civil service competitive status. All current and former Federal employees must submit a copy of your latest SF50 (Notification of Personnel Action) showing your tenure, grade and step, and type of position occupied (i.e., Excepted or Competitive); or similar Notification of Personnel Action documentation, i.e., Transcript of Service, Form 1150, etc. Resumes should NOT include: Classified information/SSN/Photo of yourself/personal information (gender, religion, affiliation etc/Encrypted digitally signed docs). Resumes with this prohibited information will be automatically ineligible for consideration.