Jobs for People with MS: National MS Society

Summary You will serve as the Chief Information Security Officer (CISO) in the Office of the Chief Information Officer for the Department of the Navy (DON). You will serve as lead cybersecurity advisor and establish the direction of cyber security policies and strategies, to include management practices, budget priorities, and overseeing implementation across the DON. Responsibilities You will oversee and advise on the development of DON Cybersecurity strategies and implementation plans, ensuring synchronization of and providing oversight and guidance for major cybersecurity strategy initiatives for the Cyberspace Mission Area. You will develop, document and implement a DON-wide cybersecurity program to provide confidentiality, integrity and availability for the information and information systems that support DON operations and support activities. You will be responsible for policies and procedures based on cyber operational risk assessments referred to as the DoD Risk Management Framework to reduce information security risks. You will collaborate with other executive level SMEs representing various DON and DoD elements to identify potential overlaps and gaps in cybersecurity programs and plans. You will capture key requirements to ensure the evolution of cybersecurity is optimized for the warfighter, oversee the development and staffing of key requirements documents as they achieve validations within the DON processes. You will be responsible for keeping current on the latest trends related to cybersecurity vulnerabilities and challenges and will develop courses of action to apply innovative solutions towards the cybersecurity problem set. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications QUALIFICATIONS REQUIREMENTS: Applicants will be assessed against qualifications which fall into two areas: Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications (MTQs). Failure to provide a separate narrative statement which describes fully and concisely how your experience meets the competencies described in the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) and Mandatory Technical Qualifications will eliminate you from consideration. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS: You will be assessed against the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs).They are designed to assess executive experience and potential - not technical expertise. They measure whether you have the broad executive skills needed in a variety of senior executive positions. Failure to meet a qualification requirement will disqualify an applicant. (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. The ECQs must not exceed 10 pages.) More information on these core qualifications are available at http://www.opm.gov/ses/recruitment/ecq.asp The ECQs describe the leadership skills needed to succeed as an SES; they also reinforce the concept of an "SES corporate culture." Refer to the OPM Guide to SES Qualifications for specific information and guidance on the ECQ requirements, the C-C-A-R model, and examples of good qualifications statements at the website: http://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/senior-executive-service/reference-materials/guidetosesquals_2012.pdf (Note: Current career Senior Executive Service (SES); former career Senior Executive Service (SES) who are reinstatement-eligible; and graduates of OPM-certified Candidate Development Programs are not required to address the ECQs, but must address the Mandatory Technical Qualifications.) 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. 2) Leading People: This core qualification involves the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent in 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. 3) Results Driven: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent in the ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high- quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. 4) Business Acumen: This core qualification involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. 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. MANDATORY TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS: (Each must be addressed separately in your Supplemental Narrative Statement. Each MTQ must not exceed 2 pages.) 1. Extensive knowledge of DoD cybersecurity policy and risk methodologies, technology, and analytics such as Zero Trust, Risk Management Framework, Comply to Connect, ICAM, Defense Industry Base Cyber Security, Supply Chain Risk Management and DoD Privacy and Civil Liberties Programs. 2. Masterly-level knowledge of the Cybersecurity Risk Management Framework (RMF) and application of RMF analysis, concepts, and processes to remove/mitigate vulnerabilities and protect the integrity of networks and information systems. 3. Demonstrated ability to effectively communicate complex analytical findings through a variety of avenues including written technical assessments, presentations at senior forums, and leading and negotiating risk to mission outcomes among a diverse set of senior leader stakeholders. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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. Education Additional Information This position is in the Senior Executive Service (SES), a small elite group of top government leaders. SES members possess a diverse portfolio of experiences including strong skills to lead across organizations. As an executive, you will influence the direction of innovation and transformation of the federal government and lead the next generation of public servants. Veteran's preference does not apply to the Senior Executive Service. This position is not covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program. Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement. Certain incentives (such as Recruitment, Relocation or Student Loan Repayment) may be authorized to eligible selectees. A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if the selectee fails to meet the pre-employment requirements, including failure to report to any of the scheduled appointments. Federal annuitant information: The selection of an annuitant is subject to the Department of Defense and Department of the Navy policy on the employment of annuitants. Policy information may be found at: http://www.secnav.navy.mil/donhr/Documents/CivilianJobs/FedCivAnnuitants.pdf.