Job Summary

This position is in the Marketing and Regulatory Programs Information Technology Division (MRP ITD), Cybersecurity Directorate, which focuses on Information Security (InfoSec). If selected, you will use information technology (IT) resources to improve the quality, timeliness, and cost effectiveness of Animal and Plant Health Inspection Service (APHIS) and Agricultural Marketing Service (AMS) service delivery to all its customers.

Job Description

Applicants must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of the announcement including time-in-grade restrictions, specialized experience and/or education, as defined below. TIME-IN-GRADE: Current federal employees applying for a promotion opportunity must meet time-in-grade (TIG) requirement of 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade level in the normal line of progression for the position being filled. FOR THE GS-13 LEVEL: Applicants must have one year of specialized experience (equivalent to the GS-12 level) that may have been obtained in the private or public (local, county, state, Federal) sectors which demonstrates: Experience performing Cybersecurity risk assessments for international travel activities to secure government equipment while OCONUS. Works across organizational lines to address Cybersecurity issues that leave the organization vulnerable and makes recommendations to implement new or update existing policies to address these gaps. Published procedural guides, directives, and instructions for individuals using IT services. Conduct incident response activities and coordinate investigations with Agency Security Operations Center for security and privacy incidents throughout all stages of the incident management lifecycle. Perform internal security or other technical audits to evaluate and improve the effectiveness of internal controls and IT governance processes. Evaluate current and proposed technical solutions, processes, and architectural changes to continuously improve the effectiveness of an IT Program. Note: There is no education substitution for this grade level. All applicants qualifying based on experience must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. Applicants must demonstrate possession of these competencies within the body of the resume; no separate statements addressing them are required. 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. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional, philanthropic, religious, spiritual, community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.