Summary
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Duties
Serves as principal technical authority and program manager for the Security Operations Center program, directing strategic development, accreditation, and sustainment.
Defines the enterprise roadmap for compliance with DoW mandates and federal statutes, leveraging NIST RMF 2.0 to govern risk and optimize cyber posture.
Establishes strategic plans for Cyber Emergency Response Team adherence to NIST SP 800-61r3, integrating complex IT services and shaping DoW cyber programs.
Consults with senior leadership on cybersecurity policies, emerging technologies, and threat intelligence to advance enterprise cyber defense posture.
Directs complex external assessments, including red and purple team operations, analyzing outcomes to identify systemic risks and architectural weaknesses.
Serves as lead authority to defend Cyber Key Terrain, fusing disparate intelligence data and briefing executive leadership on mission assurance risks.
Serves as Contracting Officer's Technical Representative, authoring complex technical requirements, statements of work, and performance standards.
Exercises final technical authority to accept or reject contractor deliverables, ensuring contract outcomes align with enterprise cybersecurity objectives.
Education
Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.
How you will be evaluated
The assessments for this job will measure the following Competencies: FSA Behavioral Index Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Resilience FSA Situation Inventory Accountability Interpersonal Skills Problem Solving Occupational Interaction Assessment Accountability Attention to Detail Customer Service Flexibility Influencing/Negotiating Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Learning Self-management Stress Tolerance Teamwork Occupational Judgement Assessment Decision Making Occupational Reading Assessment Reading Comprehension Occupational Reasoning Assessment Reasoning Direct Hire Evaluation: Once the application process is complete, a review of your application will be made to ensure you meet the job requirements. This vacancy will be filled through a Direct Hire Authority. All applicants who meet the basic qualification requirements will be forwarded to the Selecting Official for consideration. The rule of Three, Veteran's Preference and traditional rating and ranking of applicants do not apply to this vacancy. We will evaluate your application for basic eligibility and to determine if your experience meets the basic qualification requirements described in the announcement. All applicants who meet the qualifications and other basic requirement are eligible for referral and selection consideration. Please follow all instructions carefully. Errors or omissions may affect your rating.