IT Cybersecurity Specialist; Plcypln​/Infosec Security Clearance

Position: IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (PLCYPLN/INFOSEC) with Security Clearance
Duties Help
* Provides technical support and guidance to staff in matters relating to cyber workforce implementation, sustainment and management.
* Maintains extensive knowledge of the information systems and requirements necessary to support implementation and management of the cyber workforce.
* Develops and maintains strategic plans to support existing and future cyber workforce program initiatives, needs and processes
* Conduct cyber workforce assessments and provides recommendations to support current DoD-I 8140 transition, and evolution, in support of growing the DFAS cyber workforce program.
* Assesses policy needs and develops policies to govern cyber workforce implementation, sustainment and management activities.
* Provides policy guidance to IT management, staff, and customers. Requirements Help Conditions of employment
* Must be a U.S Citizen or National
* Background or Security Investigation - Position Sensitivity and Security Levels may vary and is dependent upon position being filled - see the Additional Information field below for more details.
* Registered for Selective Service (males born after 12-31-1959)
* Suitable for Federal employment
* In accordance with the DoD 8140 policy series, the position is subject to completing Foundational Qualifications in 9 months and completing Residential Qualification requirements in 12 months. Qualifications This position is being filled under the Direct Hire Authority for Certain Personnel of the Department of Defense via delegated authority by the Office of the Secretary of Defense. We reserve the right to close this announcement early or to extend, as appropriate, based upon the needs of the Agency.

Qualified application packages may be referred to management at various points in the selection process depending on the number and timing of applications received. Selections may be made at any point during the announcement open period. Resumes for federal government positions need more detailed work descriptions and accomplishments than a typical private sector resume. Please be sure to clearly describe the full scope of your work experiences in your resume.

Basic Requirement:
Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating the following competencies appropriate to, or above, the level of this position. Your resume and work experience should clearly support your ability to meet these competencies and will be evaluated as part of the entire application process.
* Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
* 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.
* 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.
* Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the Basic Competency Requirements listed above, one year of specialized experience equivalent in level of difficulty and responsibility to that of the next lower grade GS-12 in the federal service, which demonstrates the ability to perform the duties of the position, is required.

Specialized experience is defined as:
Initiating and managing the development, revision, coordination, and/or rescission of policies and procedures; providing guidance to management and/or customers on policy interpretation and determinations; providing analysis of policies and…