Chief Information Security Officer

The position is located in the Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO) at the Department of the Interior (Department) and reports to the Chief Information Officer. The incumbent carries out the following specific responsibilities: 1. Provides executive leadership and oversight in the development and implementation of information security policy and guidance. Collaborates with bureaus and offices, oversight agencies, and the Congress on matters relating to protecting Interior's information assets.

1. Serves as a key technical advisor to the Chief Information Officer, Departmental leadership, and bureau leadership on all aspects of information technology security. Maintains the Department's IT security scorecard and briefs at the Secretary/Assistant Secretary/Bureau-Office Chief Levels. Coordinates the Department's information security program at the executive level and below throughout Interior including meetings with Interior's management councils and CIOs.
2. Ensures the Department is in compliance with all Executive orders and associated Office of Management and Budget directives and guidance. Ensures compliance with Binding operational directives developed by the Department of Homeland Security, which are developed in response to a known or reasonably suspected information security threat, vulnerability or risk.
3. Develops the Department's position on proposed IT security measures and policies which effect Interior's information systems including those supporting National Critical Infrastructure Systems. Ensures that the Department meets minimum security requirements and standards promulgated by the National Institute of Standards and Technology.
4. Ensures information security policies, principles, standards, and guidelines are in compliance with government-wide standards, are implemented throughout Interior, their effectiveness is measured, and are coordinated with the Department's information architecture. If your resume does not include these basic qualifications, you will not be determined qualified for this position.

We recommend that your resume includes examples that are clear, concise, and emphasize their level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of the programs, activities, or services managed; program accomplishments; policy initiatives undertaken; level of contacts; the sensitivity and criticality of the issues addressed; and the results of actions taken.

There is no educational requirement for this position.

A panel of SES members will evaluate your two-page resume and determine the degree to which you possess each of the listed qualifications. If the selectee does not have Qualifications Review Board (QRB) certification by the Office of Personnel Management (OPM), he/she will be required to undergo an ECQ based structured interview with OPM.

Individuals selected for Senior Executive Service positions may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines. The Department of the Interior structures its SES positions into categories to determine the minimum pay for each position. Pay is set based on consideration of the selectee's current salary and other factors.

Effective January 1, 2010, OPM must authorize any employment offers we make to current or former (within the last 5 years) political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employees in the executive branch. lf you are currently or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch, you must disclose that to the Human Resources Office. If you are unable to apply online or need to fax a document that you do not have in electronic form, view the following link for information regarding an Alternate Application.

Click the following link for more information, https://help.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Alternate_Application_Information. **Note, this is not a remote position. Duty station will be negotiated after a selection has been made at the nearest Department of the Interior facility.

You must submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section. To receive consideration, the complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on the closing date. WE DO NOT ACCEPT HARD-COPY OR E-MAIL APPLICATION PACKAGES.

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Please upload the following documents: 1. REQUIRED: Your resume - it must contain information sufficient to make a valid determination that you fully meet the specialized experience requirements as stated in this vacancy announcement. Insufficient information will result in a not qualified rating.

It is recommended that you include the following information: Full name, mailing address, and day and evening telephone numbers Educational information, including the name, city and state of colleges or universities you attended, as well as the type and year of any degrees received Information about your paid and nonpaid work experience related to this position including: Job title (include series and grade if Federal job) Duties and accomplishments Employer's name and address Supervisor's name and phone number Starting and ending dates of employment (month and year) Salary Indicate if we may contact your current supervisor Information about honors, awards, and special accomplishments

1. REQUIRED: (Only if applicable): Proof of your degree, which would be outlined in the basic education requirement section if applicable. Proof will consist of unofficial transcripts, which must be attached to this application for consideration to determine basic eligibility.
2. REQUIRED: If you are a current Federal employee, a copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that indicates Federal status, grade, tenure, and type of service. Please redact your social security number and date of birth.
3. REQUIRED: A copy of your most recent annual performance appraisal (i.e., within the last 18 months form the closing date of this vacancy announcement, from either the Federal or private sector). Please remove your social security number and date of birth from any documentation you provide.

If you are unable to provide your most recent annual performance appraisal, please provide a written justification explaining why you could provide the request documentation.Failure to provide the most recent annual performance appraisal or written justification explaining why you did not provide the requested documentation you will be disqualified for further consideration because your application will be incomplete. REMINDER: ALL DOCUMENTS MUST BE RECEIVED BY 11:59pm ET ON THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT All of the documentation listed above is required to be attached to your application, if it is applicable to your candidacy. Failure to attach any of the documentation listed above which proves your candidacy for this position will result in disqualification/non-consideration for this position.To begin, click the Apply Online button near the bottom (or right) of this screen and follow the prompts to register, answer a few questions, and submit all required documents.

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