IT Specialist (Security)

DutiesPlan, analyze, develop, and implement enterprise-wide security technologies (e.g. public key infrastructure, intrusion detection, authentication, encryption, etc.) for inclusion in CMS' IT Architecture.Serve in workgroups, to represent agency HIGLAS technical issues and information (cyber) security requirements.Provide technical direction, instructions, and guidance to lower graded specialists. Coaches, encourages, and mentors junior staff.Prepare position papers, executive submittals, reports, and presentations to discuss various technical and management issues in systems' security program management, security policies, and security standards.Lead the Information Security Program for OFM major applications and general support systems.Requirements Conditions of EmploymentYou must be a U.S. Citizen or National to apply for this position.You will be subject to a background and suitability investigation. QualificationsALL QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS MUST BE MET BY 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 : 1) Leading project teams for the development, testing, and implementation of technical operations for an IT system or functional area; and 2) Overseeing the activities of a financial system network, infrastructure, databases, and applications software; throughout systems development lifecycle, to assure compliance with technical requirements; and 3) Recommending new application development concepts, techniques and tools, for the modernization of IT systems; and 4) Developing presentations to deliver to stakeholders in the areas of the financial technical operations, recommended solutions, and accomplishments.Applicants must also 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 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.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.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.Click the following link to view the occupational questionnaire : Education This job does not have an education qualification requirement. Additional informationBargaining Unit Position : Yes- American Federation of Government Employees, Local 1923Tour of Duty : FlexibleRecruitment / Relocation Incentive : Not AuthorizedFinancial Disclosure : Not RequiredWorkplace Flexibility at CMS : This position has a regular and recurring reporting requirement to the CMS office listed in this announcement; however, CMS offers flexible working arrangements and allows employees the opportunity to participate in telework combined with alternative work schedules at the manager's discretion. This position may be authorized for telework. Telework eligibility will be discussed during the interview process. Supervisory positions must report a minimum 2 times per week and non-Supervisory positions must report a minimum of 2 times per pay period.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. Click here for a detailed description of the required supporting documents. A well-qualified applicant is one whose knowledge, skills and abilities clearly exceed the minimum qualification requirements of the position. Additional information about ICTAP and CTAP eligibility is on OPM's Career Transition Resources website at . Help 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. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits. Review our benefitsEligibility 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.How You Will Be EvaluatedYou will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Traditional rating and ranking of applications does not apply to this vacancy. Applications will be evaluated against the basic qualifications. Qualified candidates will be referred for consideration in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management direct hire guidelines. Veterans' Preference does not apply to direct hire recruitment procedures. Selections made under this vacancy announcement will be processed as new appointments to the civil service. Current civil service employees would, therefore, be given new appointments to the civil service; however, benefits, time served and all other Federal entitlements would remain the same.