Summary
This vacancy is for a Supervisory Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity) in the Office of Information and Communications Technology and Services (OICTS), Office of the Under Secretary (OUS), Bureau of Industry and Security (BIS) within the Department of Commerce.
Duties
As a Supervisory Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), you will perform the following duties: Serve as a technical expert on computer engineering and cybersecurity issues involving telecommunications, networking, software, information security, encryption, satellite communications, and internet-connected devices. Oversee or lead studies of telecommunications, computer engineering, information security, cybersecurity, and related technical data to evaluate technology vulnerabilities and identify mitigation techniques and strategies. Prepare or review technical analysis papers and reports evaluating the strategic applications of technologies and services. Independently develop and formulate regulatory policy and evaluate trade matters involving imports, exports, and technical policy disputes. Develop, revise, and write technical portions of agency guidelines affecting industry and other government agencies. Direct the development of agency position papers and prepare briefing materials for senior Department officials supporting interagency policy decisions. Plan, assign, evaluate, and reward the work of subordinate cybersecurity engineers and provides technical guidance and direction. Develop employee performance plans, conduct performance reviews, prepare annual ratings, and support employee development through formal and on-the-job training. Set annual and long-range work plans and schedules and establish goals and objectives for the cybersecurity engineering program. Serve as the Office liaison with industry on technology and services under the Department's jurisdiction. Represent the Office and the Department at interagency meetings and provide technical information and analysis to interagency partners. Coordinate meetings of government and industry experts and participate in advisory and international meetings supporting U.S. Government positions on technology and services. This Job Opportunity Announcement may be used to fill other Supervisory Computer Engineer (Cybersecurity), GS-0854-15, Full Performance Level (FPL) GS-15 positions within the Department of Commerce in the same geographical location with the same qualifications and specialized experience.
Requirements
You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. This position requires a TOP SECRET/SCI CLEARANCE: Any required investigations and clearances must be completed before the selectee can be placed in the position. You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use of possession of drugs. A probationary period may be required. A supervisory probationary period may be required. Selective Service: Males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/). If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete an Optional Form 306, Declaration for Federal Employment, and to sign and certify the accuracy of all information in your application. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit to a financial institution of their choosing. Bargaining Unit Position: No Confidential Financial Disclosure Report (OGE form 450): Yes License required: No Drug Test Required: Yes. This position is subject to pre-employment drug testing and random drug testing thereafter. Permanent Change of Duty Station (PCS) Expense: will not be paid
Education
See Qualifications Above. NOTE: Special Instructions for Foreign Education: Qualifying education from colleges and universities in foreign countries must be evaluated in terms of equivalency to that acquired in U.S. colleges and universities. Applicants educated in whole or in part in foreign countries must submit sufficient evidence, including transcripts, to an accredited private organization for an equivalency evaluation of course work and degree. You MUST provide a copy of the letter containing the results of the equivalency evaluation with a course by course listing along with your application. Failure to provide such documentation when requested will result in lost consideration.
How you will be evaluated
Under the provisions of the Direct-Hire Authority (DHA), rating, ranking and veterans' preference does not apply. While veterans' preference does not apply in DHA, preference eligibles are encouraged to submit their supporting documentation (DD-214 stating disposition of discharge or character of service, VA letter, SF-15, etc.). You will be evaluated based on how well you meet the qualifications listed in this vacancy announcement. Your qualifications will be evaluated based on your application materials (e.g., two-page resume, supporting documents), the responses you provide on the application questionnaire and the result of the Structured Interview required for this position. Applicants who meet the qualification requirements, as defined in the job opportunity announcement, will be referred for selection consideration. USA Hire Assessment: the online assessment will evaluate you on general competencies required to perform the job. Structured Interview: A structured interview is an assessment method designed to measure job-related competencies of candidates by systematically inquiring about their behavior in past experiences and/or their proposed behavior in hypothetical situations. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application materials or application questionnaire may result in your removal from consideration. Cheating on an assessment may also result in your removal from consideration. The technical assessment will evaluate you on the following competencies; please do not provide a separate written response: Technical Competence Strategic Thinking Leadership Partnering Do NOT include the following types of information in your resume/application. If any are included, you will be deemed INELIGIBLE for consideration. Classified or government sensitive information Social Security Number (SSN) Photos of yourself Personal information, such as age, gender, religious affiliation, etc. To preview the questionnaire, click the following link: https://apply.usastaffing.gov/ViewQuestionnaire/13037528