This position is part of the WAPA Headquarters. As a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) you will supervise a cybersecurity team, manage technical projects, ensures compliance, develop work plans, advise senior management, and oversee program operations within Western Area Power Administration (WAPA).
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required basic requirement AND specialized experience or education for the respective grade level in which you are applying: Basic Requirement: You must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below: 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. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level [GS-13] in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as: Demonstrate expertise in developing and managing cybersecurity policies, procedures, and programs to comply with technical guidelines and standards, including NIST and NERC CIP (or similar). Lead cybersecurity assessment and authorization of FISMA systems, cybersecurity programmatic audits, risk assessments, and implement mitigation strategies for federal compliance standards like FISMA Supervise cybersecurity teams, manage projects, and coordinate complex cybersecurity initiatives within a large federal agency or utility. "Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills; and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Time-in-Grade: Current career or career-conditional GS employees of the Federal government, or former career or career-conditional GS employees, who have a break in service of less than one year, are required to meet the time-in-grade restriction of one year of Federal experience at the next lower grade, with few exceptions outlined in 5 CFR 300.603(b). Note: Time-In-Grade requirements also apply to current career or career-conditional federal employees applying for a Veterans Employment Opportunities Act of 1998 (VEOA) appointment. Limit your resume to no more than two (2) pages. If more than two pages are submitted, only the first two pages will be reviewed to determine your eligibility and qualifications. Your full resume will be made available to the hiring manager if you are referred.
As a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC), you will: Develops work plans for contractors, ensures quality assurance, and oversees performance to meet contract specifications. Acts as a technical expert for FISMA requirements, NIST standards, and NERC CIP compliance, including risk assessments, security plans, and authorization to operate. Provides program direction for cybersecurity information assurance services like assessment and authorization (A&A), vulnerability management, supply chain risk management, and system security. Conducts strategic planning and evaluation of cybersecurity projects, ensuring alignment with mission objectives. Supervises and manages a cybersecurity team, including workload distribution, performance appraisals, and staff development. Coordinates cybersecurity procurement, ensures timely system deployment, and serves as the WAPA Information System Security Manager (ISSM)