Director Cyber Security Division at DHS (Under Secretary for Science and Technology) #jobs #infosec

Monday, April 9th, 2012 at 2:34 pm

Job Title:Director, Cyber Security Division

Department:Department Of Homeland Security

Agency:Science and Technology Directorate

Job Announcement Number:CHCO-12-013-DHS-636313

SALARY RANGE:	$119,554.00 to $179,700.00 / Per Year
OPEN PERIOD:	Friday, April 06, 2012 to Friday, April 20, 2012
SERIES & GRADE:	ES-1550-00
POSITION INFORMATION:	Full Time – Senior Executive Service (SES)

DUTY LOCATIONS:	1 vacancy(s) – Washington DC Metro Area, DC United States
WHO MAY BE CONSIDERED:	United States Citizens

JOB SUMMARY:

In today’s interconnected world our country’s security challenges are constantly evolving. To meet these challenges, the U.S. Department of Homeland Security (DHS) fosters a culture that values and promotes diversity, teamwork, flexibility, and innovation. For an overview of the diverse responsibilities DHS carries out within the Government, we welcome you to visit our website at http://www.dhs.gov.

The Director, Cyber Security Division (CSD) is located in the Science and Technology (S&T) Directorate, Homeland Security Advanced Research Projects Agency. The Director, CSD is responsible for leading research, development, testing, and evaluation to secure the Nation’s critical information infrastructure and to plan for a more secure framework in the future.

KEY REQUIREMENTS

U.S. Citizenship Required
Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret (SCI) clearance
This position is subject to random drug testing
Filing of SF-278 – Public Financial Disclosure
If selected, a one-year SES probationary period may be required

DUTIES:

The Director, CSD manages the solicitation, selection, initiation, and management of efforts in support of the homeland security mission. The Director manages all Cyber Security research and development projects conducted at S&T, resulting in deployable security solutions, as directed by the National Strategy to Secure Cyberspace and other customer requirements.

Other duties include-

Leading the research, development, testing and evaluation to secure the Nation’s critical information infrastructure;
Providing leadership and direction for DHS S&T Cyber Security R&D Programs, coordinating with experts in multiple agencies, international and domestic, and in the private sector; and
Advising the Under Secretary for S&T and senior S&T leadership on strategic direction and planning for cyber security and addressing emerging cyber threats and critical infrastructure vulnerabilities.

QUALIFICATIONS REQUIRED:

Applicants must provide detailed evidence of possession of each of the Technical and Executive Core Qualifications listed below in a supplemental statement to assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information you submit. FAILURE TO MEET OR FULLY ADDRESS ANY ONE OF THE MANDATORY TECHNICAL OR EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATION STANDARDS WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

Please provide a narrative, not to exceed three (3) pages for each Technical Qualifications (TQ) below and no more than (2) pages for each Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ).

You will be evaluated on the following:

Executive Core Qualifications – Mandatory

ECQ 1 – LEADING CHANGE. This core qualification involves the ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment.
Leadership Competencies:

Creativity and Innovation
Develops new insights into situations; questions conventional approaches; encourages new ideas and innovations; designs and implements new or cutting edge programs/processes.
External Awareness
Understands and keeps up-to-date on local, national, and international policies and trends that affect the organization and shape stakeholders’ views; is aware of the organization’s impact on the external environment.
Flexibility
Is open to change and new information; rapidly adapts to new information, changing conditions, or unexpected obstacles.
Resilience
Deals effectively with pressure; remains optimistic and persistent, even under adversity. Recovers quickly from setbacks.
Strategic Thinking
Formulates objectives and priorities, and implements plans consistent with the long-term interests of the organization in a global environment. Capitalizes on opportunities and manages risks.
Vision
Takes a long-term view and builds a shared vision with others; acts as a catalyst for organizational change. Influences others to translate vision into action.

ECQ 2 – LEADING PEOPLE. This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization’s vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts.
Leadership Competencies:

Conflict Management
Encourages creative tension and differences of opinions. Anticipates and takes steps to prevent counter-productive confrontations. Manages and resolves conflicts and disagreements in a constructive manner.
Leveraging Diversity
Fosters an inclusive workplace where diversity and individual differences are valued and leveraged to achieve the vision and mission of the organization.
Developing Others (New)
Develops the ability of others to perform and contribute to the organization by providing ongoing feedback and by providing opportunities to learn through formal and informal methods.
Team Building
Inspires and fosters team commitment, spirit, pride, and trust. Facilitates cooperation and motivates team members to accomplish group goals.

ECQ 3 – RESULTS DRIVEN. This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks.
Leadership Competencies:

Accountability
Holds self and others accountable for measurable high-quality, timely, and cost-effective results. Determines objectives, sets priorities, and delegates work. Accepts responsibility for mistakes. Complies with established control systems and rules.
Customer Service
Anticipates and meets the needs of both internal and external customers. Delivers high-quality products and services; is committed to continuous improvement.
Decisiveness
Makes well-informed, effective, and timely decisions, even when data are limited or solutions produce unpleasant consequences; perceives the impact and implications of decisions.
Entrepreneurship
Positions the organization for future success by identifying new opportunities; builds the organization by developing or improving products or services. Takes calculated risks to accomplish organizational objectives.
Problem Solving
Identifies and analyzes problems; weighs relevance and accuracy of information; generates and evaluates alternative solutions; makes recommendations.
Technical Credibility
Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise.

ECQ 4 – BUSINESS ACUMEN. This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically.
Leadership Competencies:

Financial Management
Understands the organization’s financial processes. Prepares, justifies, and administers the program budget. Oversees procurement and contracting to achieve desired results. Monitors expenditures and uses cost-benefit thinking to set priorities.
Human Capital Management
Builds and manages workforce based on organizational goals, budget considerations, and staffing needs. Ensures that employees are appropriately recruited, selected, appraised, and rewarded; takes action to address performance problems. Manages a multi-sector workforce and a variety of work situations.
Technology Management
Keeps up-to-date on technological developments. Makes effective use of technology to achieve results. Ensures access to and security of technology systems.

ECQ 5 – BUILDING COALITIONS. This core qualification involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals.
Leadership Competencies:

Partnering
Develops networks and builds alliances; collaborates across boundaries to build strategic relationships and achieve common goals.
Political Savvy
Identifies the internal and external politics that impact the work of the organization. Perceives organizational and political reality and acts accordingly.
Influencing/Negotiating
Persuades others; builds consensus through give and take; gains cooperation from others to obtain information and accomplish goals.

Fundamental Competencies These competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications.
Competencies:

Interpersonal Skills
Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Oral Communication
Makes clear and convincing oral presentations. Listens effectively; clarifies information as needed.
Integrity/Honesty
Behaves in an honest, fair, and ethical manner. Shows consistency in words and actions. Models high standards of ethics.
Written Communication
Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Continual Learning
Assesses and recognizes own strengths and weaknesses; pursues self-development.
Public Service Motivation
Shows a commitment to serve the public. Ensures that actions meet public needs; aligns organizational objectives and practices with public interests.

Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at
http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/qualify.asp

Technical Qualification – Mandatory

TQ-1. In-depth demonstrated experience and expert knowledge of research, development, testing and evaluation (RDT&E), including the establishment and implementation of policy, private sector partnerships, and intergovernmental and international collaboration to maintain and improve the security of existing and future cyber infrastructure, information and end users.
BASIC EDUCATIONAL REQUIREMENT:

1550 SERIES-Bachelor’s degree in computer science or bachelor’s degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of the 30 semester hours must have included any combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus. All academic degrees and course work must be from accredited or pre-accredited institutions. For more information on the educational requirements for the 1550 Series, go to http://www.opm.gov/qualifications/standards/iors/gs1500/1550.asp

HOW YOU WILL BE EVALUATED:

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education. Your resume will be evaluated by a rating and ranking panel, and highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check. The DHS Executive Resources Board (ERB) will review results and make recommendations on final selections to the appointing authority. Unless you have already been certified by a Qualifications Review Board (QRB) in the past, your ECQs must be certified by a QRB before appointment can occur.

BENEFITS:

Working for The Department of Homeland Security offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes, in part, paid vacation, sick leave, holidays, life insurance, health benefits, and participation in the Federal Employees Retirement System. The following Web address is provided for your reference to explore the major benefits offered to most Federal employees. To find out more click here http://www.usajobs.gov/EI/benefits.asp.

OTHER INFORMATION:

Relocation expenses will NOT be paid.

Probationary period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.

1. If you are a male applicant who was born after 12/31/59 and are required to register under the Military Selective Service Act, the Defense Authorization Act of 1986 requires that you be registered or you are not eligible for appointment in this agency.

DHS is an equal employment employer: Selection for positions will be based solely on merit without regard to race, color, religion, age, gender, national origin, political affiliation, disability, sexual orientation, marital or family status or other differences.

DHS provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application and hiring process, please notify us. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis.

HOW TO APPLY:

To begin the application process, click the Apply Online button to create an account or log in to your existing USAJOBS account. Follow the prompts to complete the occupational questionnaire. Please ensure you click the Submit My Answers button at the end of the process.

To apply for this position, you must provide a complete Application Package which includes:

1. Your Resume

2. ECQ narrative statements

3. TQ narrative statements

4. A complete Online Questionnaire

The complete Application Package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on Friday, April 20, 2012.

Note: To check the status of your application or return to a previous or incomplete application, log into your USAJOBS account, select Application Status, and click on the more information link under the application status for this position.

To fax supporting documents you are unable to upload, complete this cover page http://staffing.opm.gov/pdf/usascover.pdf using the following Vacancy ID 636313. Fax your documents to 1-478-757-3144.

If you cannot apply online:

1. Click the following link to view and print the occupational questionnaire View Occupational Questionnaire ,
2. Print this 1203FX form to provide your response to the occupational questionnaire http://www.opm.gov./forms/pdf_fill/OPM1203fx.pdf, and
3. Fax the completed 1203FX form along with any supporting documents to 1-478-757-3144. Your 1203FX will serve as a cover page for your fax transmission.

REQUIRED DOCUMENTS:

A resume, ECQ narrative statements, TQ narrative statement, and a completed online occupational questionnaire. FAILURE TO SUBMIT ANY REQUIRED DOCUMENT WILL ELIMINATE A CANDIDATE FROM FURTHER CONSIDERATION.

AGENCY CONTACT INFO:

Dianna Mangelsdorf
Phone: (202)357-8517
Email: DIANNA.MANGELSDORF@DHS.G
OV

Agency Information:
Department of Homeland Security Headquarters
DO NOT SEND POSTAL MAIL
Washington, DC
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WHAT TO EXPECT NEXT:

Once the online questionnaire is received you will receive an acknowledgement email that your submission was successful. After a review of your complete application is made you will be notified of your rating and or referral to the hiring official. If further evaluation or interviews are required you will be contacted.

Instructions for answering the questions in the Occupational Questionnaire:

If you are applying to this announcement by completing the OPM 1203-FX form instead of using the Online Application method, please use the following step-by-step instructions as a guide to filling out the required questionnaire. You will need to print the vacancy announcement and refer to it as you answer the questions. You may omit any optional information; however, you must provide responses to all required questions. Be sure to double check your application before submission.

Social Security Number

Enter your Social Security Number. Providing your Social Security Number is voluntary, however we can not process your application without it.
Vacancy Identification Number

The Vacancy Identification Number is: 636313
1. Title of Job

Director, Cyber Security Division
2. Biographic Data

3. E-Mail Address

4. Work Information

5. Employment Availability

6. Citizenship

Are you a citizen of the United States?
7. Background Information