Summary
The Bureau of Emerging Threats (ET) leads the Department in identifying and responding to emerging and rapidly evolving technological threats to U.S. national security and foreign policy. ET's Office of Critical Infrastructure Security is responsible for addressing novel threats and disruptions to critical infrastructure vital to U.S. national security interests abroad.
Duties
Develops and evaluates policies and objectives on often controversial, highly sensitive, and technically complex issues that lack settled approaches.
Analyzes and responds to a variety of issues critical to policy development and implementation, including weighing competing objectives and reconciling conflicting priorities.
Tracks relevant legislation, regulations, and policy developments in key foreign countries and recommends and oversees U.S. responses.
Negotiates on behalf of the Office, Bureau, and/or Department in interagency meetings, as well as representing the United States in international negotiations, conferences, meetings, working groups, etc.
Provides authoritative advice and recommendations on issues related to the protection of critical infrastructure overseas vital to U.S. national security.
Education
See the qualifications section of this vacancy announcement for education requirements. Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the education requirements if you can show that the foreign education is comparable to that received in an accredited educational institution in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. For a list of accredited organizations recognized as specializing in interpretation of foreign education credentials, visit: www.naces.org/members.php.
How you will be evaluated
The evaluation process consists of the ApplyGov Competency Based Assessments and a crediting plan for which applicants will be assigned a score between 70 and 100. A resume review will be conducted for minimum qualification requirements, as described in the “Qualifications” section of this announcement, of the top qualified candidates based on combined total score. Resumes longer than two pages will be deemed ineligible and will not be considered further. Responses to questions that are not fully supported by your resume may result in a rating adjustment. You will be assessed on the following job-related competencies (knowledge, skills, abilities, and other characteristics): Non-Supervisory: Oral Communication, Writing, Interpersonal Skills, Problem Solving, Teamwork, Technology Orientation, Customer Service, Attention to Detail and Self-Management. Set aside at least 2 hours to take the external assessments; however, most applicants complete the assessments in less time. There are timed sections that must be completed within the allotted timeframe. Your score from the external assessment (Non-supervisory) will remain on file for 180 days, allowing you to apply for multiple DOS-announced positions without needing to retake the assessments. Top applicants may be referred to the hiring manager for further consideration. The assessment is used to measure the degree in which your background matches the competencies and KSAs required for this position. Your qualifications will be evaluated on the following competencies: Ability to analyze and prioritize multiple competing and/or complex issues, and identify solutions. Knowledge of U.S. foreign affairs information sources, processes, and organizations. Ability to work within established networks of officials throughout the foreign affairs community. Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others. Skill analyzing and evaluating information derived from a variety of sources. Applicants found to be among the top qualified candidates will be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. Qualified non-competitive candidates must be deemed best qualified based on the applicant assessment in order to be referred to the hiring official for further consideration and possible interview. In describing your experience, please be clear and specific. We do not make assumptions regarding your experience. Overstating your qualifications and/or experience in your application may result in your removal from consideration. You may preview questions for this vacancy.