New Policy Specialist jobs in Jonesboro, AR

Summary

Overview

• Accepting applications

• Open & closing dates

  04/04/2024 to 04/09/2024

• Salary

  $110,000 - $125,000 per year

• Pay scale & grade

  NF 5

• Location

  1 vacancy in the following location:

  • Millington, TN 1 vacancy

• Remote job

  No

• Telework eligible

  Yes—as determined by the agency policy.

• Travel Required

  Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position.

• Relocation expenses reimbursed

  No

• Appointment type

  Permanent -

• Work schedule

  Full-time -

• Service

  Competitive

• Promotion potential

  None

• Job family (Series)

  2210 Information Technology Management

• Supervisory status

  Yes

• Security clearance

  Secret

• Drug test

  No

• Position sensitivity and risk

  Critical-Sensitive (CS)/High Risk

• Trust determination process

  Suitability/Fitness

• Announcement number

  24-12365497

• Control number

  785124300

This job is open to

• Internal to an agency

  Current federal employees of this agency.

Duties

Duties include but are not limited to:

• Provides subject matter expertise to planning efforts with internal and external cyber operations partners
• Communicates the value of IT cybersecurity throughout all levels of the organization stakeholders
• Advises management on risk levels and cybersecurity posture
• Advises management on cost/benefit analysis of information cybersecurity programs, policies, processes, and systems, and elements
• Provides cybersecurity recommendations to leadership based on significant threats and vulnerabilities
• Supervises or manage protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered
• Leads the development or modification of the cybersecurity program
• Defines scope, requirements and deliverables for initiatives assigned
• Acquires and manages the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support IT security goals and objectives and reduce overall organizational risk
• Monitors external data sources to maintain currency of cyber defense threat condition and determine which security issues may have an impact on the enterprise
• Oversees the development/implementation of IT security plans/procedures
• Conducts long-range, strategic planning efforts with internal and external partners
• Works with branch head to manage day to day IT operations and assists in strategic planning/communications
• Recommends resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain an organization's cybersecurity requirements
• Acquires and manages the necessary resources, including leadership support, financial resources, and key security personnel, to support cybersecurity plans and organizational objectives
• Serves on Service and inter-Service policy boards
• Provides advice and input for Disaster Recovery, Contingency, and Continuity of Operations Plans
• Assists in the development of Echelon II instructions related to NAF IT policy and develop processes to implement such NAF IT Policy
• Recommends resource allocations required to securely operate and maintain an organization's cybersecurity requirements
• Research cybersecurity policy and industry standards related to IT architecture and cybersecurity
• Provides input to the NAF Risk Management Framework process activities and related documentation
• Mitigates/corrects security deficiencies identified during system security/certification testing and/or recommend risk acceptance for the appropriate senior leader
• Ensures plans of actions and milestones (POAMs) or remediation plans are in place for vulnerabilities identified during risk assessments, audits, and/or inspections
• Evaluates, monitor, or ensure compliance with laws, regulations, policies, or standards & procedures
• Advocates for adequate funding for cyber training resources, to include both internal and industry-provided courses, instructors, and related materials
• Ensures all acquisitions, procurement, and outsourcing efforts address information security requirements consistent with organization goals
• Validates the organization against policies, guidelines, procedures, regulations, laws to ensure compliance
• Performs security reviews, identify gaps in security architecture, and develop a security risk management plan
• Conducts PCI DSS Compliance reviews, reporting and monitoring tasks
• Provides cybersecurity response to financial audits and internal control audits
• Participates in Risk Governance process to provide security risks, mitigations, and input on other technical risk
• Provides system related input on cybersecurity requirements to be included in statements of work
• Reports organizational and system security posture trends
• Performs security reviews and exercises to identify security gaps in security architecture resulting in recommendations for inclusion in the risk mitigation strategy.
• Ensures security improvement actions are evaluated, validated, and implemented
• Maintains situational awareness to determine if changes to the operating environment require review of the plan
• Provides administrative and/or technical supervision (hiring, discipline, evaluation, and training) for up to nine NAF IT Specialists, NF-2210-04 and one APF IT Specialists, GS-2210-12
• Develops section goals and staff responsibilities
• Provides assistance/support to section staff in problem determination and correction.
• Manages staff who provide information assurance, cybersecurity, governance, and compliance for networks, systems and applications under the oversight of the NAF Systems Branch
• Develops and execute staffing plans and contractor requirements
• Identifies/Addresses cyber workforce planning and management issues
• Forecast ongoing service demands and ensure security assumptions and staffing are reviewed
• Supports Commander, Navy Installations Command's (CNIC) EEO policy; fosters a work environment free of discrimination, harassment, and/or reprisal; and ensures equitable treatment of all staff

Requirements

Conditions of Employment

• Must pass all applicable records and background check.
• Must successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. Any discrepancies must be resolved as a condition of employment.
• Must earn and maintain appropriate foundational and residential qualifications from the DoD Cyber Workforce Qualification Matrix (described in DODM 8140 and https://cyber.mil/wid/cwmp/qualifications-matrices/ ) within nine (9) months.
• Must participate in a continuous learning program as described in DODM 8140. A minimum of 20 hours of Cyber Workforce related continuous professional development annually or what is required to maintain certification, whichever is greater.
• Must have or be able to obtain and maintain a clearance for a Tier 3 (T3R 65) Investigation Noncritical Sensitive National Security Sensitivity designation and Moderate Risk designation.

How You Will Be Evaluated

• Benefits

  
  

• Required Documents

  As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.

  The following documents are required at the time of application:

  • Resume
  • Transcripts: If claiming education as a substitute for specialized experience.
  • If claiming Department of Defense (DOD) Non-appropriated Fund (NAF) Business Based Action (BBA) priority consideration: provide a copy of the notice of separation
  • If claiming Veteran's Preference: provide a copy of your DD-214, Member-4 page and any supporting documentation (SF-15, V.A. disability letter, proof of service, etc.)
  • If a current or former Federal Employee: provide a copy of your most recent Personnel Action Report (PAR) or SF-50

  If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:

  Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.

  Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.

• How to Apply

  To be considered for this vacancy you must apply and complete the online questionnaire and submit the documentation specified in the Required Documents section above.
  
  The complete application package must be submitted by 11:59 PM (EST) on 04/09/2024 to receive consideration.
  . You will need to be logged into your USAJOBS account to apply. If you do not have a USAJOBS account, you will need to create one before beginning the application.
  
  To preview the Application Questionnaire, please follow link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/12365497
  
  It is your responsibility to ensure your application package (resume, supporting documents, and responses to the questionnaire) is complete, accurate, and submitted by the closing date.Additional information on how to complete the online application process and submit your online application may be found on the https://.usastaffing.gov/Apply/index.php?title=Applicant
  
  To verify or check the status of your application, log into your USAJOBS account. Once logged in, the Welcome screen lists your applications, your application status and the date it was last updated. For information on what each Application Status means, visit: https://www.usajobs.gov//how-to/application/status
  
  DON is an Equal Employment Opportunity Employer. All qualified candidates will receive consideration without regard to race, color, national origin, religion, sex, age, mental or physical disability, genetic information, reprisal, marital status, political affiliation, sexual orientation, or any other non-merit factor. The DON provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities. Applicants with disabilities who believe they may require reasonable accommodation(s) should email their request to MILL_HQ_NAF_HR.FCT@navy.mil to ensure proper consideration is given.

  
  

  CNIC NAF HRO

  Email

  mill_mwr_recruit.fct@navy.mil

  Address

  CNIC HQ
  5720 Integrity Drive, Bldg. 457
  Millington, TN 38055
  US

  Next steps

  Using the required qualifications of the position, a standardized rating and ranking criteria of knowledge, skills, and abilities will be used to screen and assess each application.
  
  If you provided an email address, you will receive an email message acknowledging receipt of your application. Times may vary during the hiring process, as your application status updates/changes you will be notified with a notification letter via email.
  
  Please notify us if your contact information changes after the closing date of the announcement. Also, note that if you provide an email address that is inaccurate or if your mailbox is full or blocked (e.g., Spam Blocker, etc.), you may not receive important communication that could affect your consideration for this position.