Information Security Specialist.

Duties

• Coordination and policy development of an enterprise wide and inter-agency process for the analysis of transactions of all work and contract actions related to ICT and CSCRM functions.
• Develops the methods and processes to conduct C-SCRM risk assessments and impacts to national security risks and foreign influence for all CMS ICT contract actions.
• Develops criteria for evaluating the effectiveness of the systems and makes recommendations which improve/update existing operations.
• Establishes a process to assess and manage ICT supply chain risks, identify vulnerabilities and threats throughout the ICT supply chain lifecycle, and analyzes the impact of those vulnerabilities and threats.
• Monitors ICT supply chain risks, and prioritizes and mitigates identified risks based on criticality across the organization.
  
  

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.
• You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Time-in-Grade restrictions apply.
• This position will require the incumbent to submit to random drug testing.
• A Top Secret security clearance with SCI access will be required for this position” after that “You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a COR Level II.
  
  

Qualifications

ALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET WITHIN 30 DAYS OF THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT.

Your resume must include detailed information as it relates to the responsibilities and specialized experience for this position. Evidence of copying and pasting directly from the vacancy announcement without clearly documenting supplemental information to describe your experience will result in an ineligible rating. This will prevent you from receiving further consideration.

In order to qualify for the GS-14, you must meet the following: You must demonstrate in your resume at least one year (52 weeks) of qualifying specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal government, obtained in either the private or public sector, to include:

• Developing and implementing a Supply Chain Risk Management (SCRM) and Information Communications Technology (ICT) Cyber-SCRM (C-SCRM) program; AND
• Reviewing Information Communications Technology (ICT) Cyber-Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) contracts to ensure that requirements are met; AND
• Implementing requirements of securing the Information and Communications Technology and Services Supply Chain with specific emphasis on connected software applications.
  
  

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.

Time-in-Grade: To be eligible, current or former Federal employees and current or former Federal employees applying under the VEOA eligibility who hold or have held a permanent General Schedule position in the previous year must have served at least 52 weeks (one year) at the next lower grade level from the position/grade level(s) to which they are applying.

Click The Following Link To View The Occupational Questionnaire

Education

This job does not have an education qualification requirement.

Additional information

Bargaining Unit Position: No

Tour of Duty: Flexible

Recruitment/Relocation Incentive: Not Authorized

Financial Disclosure: Not Required

Workplace Flexibility at CMS: This position has a regular full-time in-person reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for situational telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process.

The Interagency Career Transition Assistance Plan (ICTAP) and Career Transition Assistance Plan (CTAP) provide eligible displaced federal employees with selection priority over other candidates for competitive service vacancies. To be qualified you must submit the required documentation and be rated well-qualified for this vacancy.

• A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding.
  
  

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.