1 Executive Director, Joint Cyber Coordination Group Job in Washington, DC
US Federal Emergency Management Agency is Hiring an Executive Director, Joint Cyber Coordination Group Near Washington, DC
Duties
This position resides in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), Office of the Administrator (OA), Office of Intelligence and Threat Analysis (OITA).
Duties of the Executive Director, Joint Cyber Coordination Group (JCCG), include but are not limited to:
- Serves as the focal point to support the Secretary's decision making and to align Component activities to advance DHS cybersecurity priorities by leveraging the full spectrum of DHS authorities and capabilities.
- Establishes and improves mechanisms to develop, plan for, and execute strategic operational priorities across Components and coordinate long-term protective and deterrent efforts to counter cyber risks.
- Manages a central body to identify joint priorities and where Components can synchronize cyber activities, including those related to operational planning, risk assessments, technical deployments, investigations, stakeholder engagement, and international engagements in systematic manner.
- Works to inform policy and operational decision-making by the Secretary and maintains visibility into all Components' authorities, capabilities, and resources to inform strategic actions by the Department to address prioritized national cyber and technology risks.
- Identifies emerging cybersecurity risks, reduce, or mitigate national vulnerabilities, disrupt and dismantle illicit cyber threats, and respond to cyber incidents through coordinated and aligned operational activities.
- Enable joint operational planning and align Component decision making in support of operational priorities of the Secretary, as well as support the development of coordinated policy positions in support of DHS operations and priorities.
EMERGENCY ASSIGNMENT: Every FEMA employee has regular and recurring emergency management responsibilities, though not every position requires routine deployment to disaster sites. All positions are subject to recall around the clock for emergency management operations, which may require irregular work hours, work at locations other than the official duty station, and may include duties other than those specified in the employee's official position description. Travel requirements in support of emergency operations may be extensive in nature (weeks to months), with little advance notice, and may require employees to relocate to emergency sites with physically austere and operationally challenging conditions.
Requirements
Conditions of Employment
Conditions of Employment
- U.S. citizenship is required.
- Initial and Annual Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE 278) is required.
- A one-year probationary period may be required.
- Must be able to obtain/maintain a Top Secret/SCI clearance.
- Successful adjudication of a Counterintelligence Polygraph Examination
- The position sensitivity is designated as high risk.
- This position is subject to random drug testing.
Qualifications
Applicants must provide evidence of knowledge and competence in applying engineering, statistical, and economic analysis techniques to review and analyze various program areas as well as formulate long range technical and management plans; a demonstrated understanding of a broad range of principles, theories, and methodologies of operations research and related fields to provide expert consultation, technical guidance, and analytical capability; an ability to serve as an authority on integrating risk and threat information into cyber and physical analytic products; and, articulate creativity and innovative approaches to interpret, evaluate, and integrate risk information from various sources to influence projects and sector initiatives.
While time in grade requirements do not apply, typically, experience of this nature is gained at or above the GS-15 grade level in the Federal service, or its equivalent with State or local government, the private sector, or nongovernmental organizations. At this level, you would have had responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers 25% of the time. At this level, you would have had responsibility for planning, directing and evaluating work that included managing and/or supervising other managers 25% of the time.
Mandatory Resume: Your resume (5 pages maximum) should emphasize your level of responsibilities, the scope and complexity of programs managed and program accomplishments, including the results of your actions.
Mandatory Technical Qualifications (TQs): You must address the below mandatory Technical Qualifications in a separate Narrative. Your TQ Narrative (not to exceed 6 pages) must clearly show that you possess the following TQs required for successful performance in this position. Applicants who do not submit a supplemental narrative statement that addresses these factors will be ineligible for further consideration.
- Skill in Intelligence and Operational long-range planning and policy development, resource management, program execution, architecture development, and familiarity with systems integration.
- Ability to deal effectively on complex homeland security-related issues with senior officials from all branches and levels of government and with other critical infrastructure/key resource owners, operators, and other stakeholders.
- Experience in directing and supporting national-level critical infrastructure/key resource risk management (including information sharing mechanisms) and preparedness, protection, and recovery programs for the Homeland.
- Ability to build long-term strategies for future DHS Intelligence Enterprise Requirements across United States Intelligence Community (USIC). Acts as a catalyst for change to influence others in non-traditional approaches to address complex problem sets.
If you are currently, or have been within the last 5 years, a political Schedule A, Schedule C, Non-career SES or Presidential Appointee employee in the Executive Branch, you must disclose this information to the Human Resources Office.
Education
This position does not have an education qualification requirement.
Additional information
- To learn more about Senior-Level (SL) positions in the Federal Government, visit OPM's website at Scientific & Senior Level Positions (opm.gov)
- To ensure the accomplishment of our mission, DHS requires every employee to be reliable and trustworthy. To meet those standards, all selected applicants must undergo, successfully pass, and maintain a background investigation for Top Secret clearance as a condition of placement into this position. This may include a credit check after initial job qualifications are determined (Mythbuster), review of financial issues, such as delinquency in the payment of debts, child support and/or tax obligations, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs. For more information on background investigations for Federal jobs please visit the OPM website at https://www.opm.gov/investigations/background-investigations/.
- 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, prior to entry on duty. False statements on any part of the application may result in withdrawal of offer of employment, dismissal after beginning work, fine, or imprisonment.
- DHS uses E-verify, an internet-based system, to confirm the eligibility of all newly hired employees to work in the United States. Learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities.
- This is a Non-Bargaining Unit position.
- Relocation expenses are not authorized.
- All candidates must be able to deploy with little or no advance notice to anywhere in the United States and its territories for an extended period of time.
- If selected, you will be subject to 24-hour on-call in the event of an emergency. In this event, this service may include duties other than those specified in the official position description. Selectee must be able to relocate to emergency sites with little advance notice and function under intense physical and mental stress.
- Mandatory Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer (DD/EFT) for salary payment is a condition of employment at DHS/FEMA. Selectee will be required to participate in DD/EFT.
- This position has been identified as a Testing Designated Position (TDP) because of its security, public health, and/or public safety sensitivity; if selected, you will be subject to random drug testing under FEMA's Drug-Free Workplace Plan (DWP). Refusal to be tested will result in disciplinary action up to and including removal from federal service.
Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits".
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Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
How You Will Be Evaluated
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
All required application materials will be reviewed to determine if applicants meet the mandatory qualification requirements. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information supplied by the applicant. The best-qualified candidates for this position will be distinguished from other applicants by an internal rating and ranking panel to determine the degree to which qualification requirements are met. Applicants should provide specific evidence of possession of the mandatory Technical Qualifications, as outlined under Qualifications Criteria, to assist the evaluation committee in determining the best- qualified candidates that will be considered for final selection. Highly qualified candidates may undergo an interview and a reference check.
You may preview questions for this vacancy.Benefits
A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.
DHS offers competitive salaries and an attractive benefits package, including: health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance; retirement plan; Thrift Savings Plan [similar to a 401(k)]; Flexible Spending Account; Employee Assistance Program; personal leave days; and paid federal holidays. Other benefits may include: flexible work schedules; telework; tuition reimbursement; transportation subsidies; uniform allowance; health and wellness programs; and fitness centers. DHS is committed to employee development and offers a variety of employee training and developmental opportunities. For more information, go to the DHS Careers website and select "Benefits".
Review our benefits
Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.
Required Documents
As a new or existing federal employee, you and your family may have access to a range of benefits. Your benefits depend on the type of position you have - whether you're a permanent, part-time, temporary or an intermittent employee. You may be eligible for the following benefits, however, check with your agency to make sure you're eligible under their policies.
- Your resume (5 pages maximum).
- Your responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (not to exceed 6 pages total).
- Are you a current or former General Schedule (GS) or career Senior Executive Service (SES) member? Submit the latest copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that verifies your status.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
How to Apply
To begin your online application, click the Apply Online button and follow the prompts to register or sign into USAJOBS, take the online questionnaire, and submit the required documents. See Required Documents section for more detail.
We strongly encourage you to apply online. If you cannot apply online or do not have access to the internet (e.g., applicant experiencing documented system issues, applicant does not have access to the internet, etc.), you may be able to submit a manual application and the required forms. To do so, please contact the Human Resources Specialist listed in the Agency Contact Information prior to the close of this announcement.Agency contact information
Christine Benner
Phone
202-868-3711
TDD
800-877-8339
Fax
000-000-0000
Email
christine.benner@fema.dhs.gov
Address
FEMA - Federal Emergency Management Agency
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Washington, District of Columbia 20472
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We expect to make a selection within 90 days of the closing date of this announcement. You will be notified of the outcome by email.
Any offers of employment made pursuant to this announcement will be consistent with all applicable authorities, including Presidential Memoranda, Executive Orders, interpretive U.S. Office of Management and Budget (OMB) and U.S. Office of Personnel Management (OPM) guidance, and Office of Management and Budget plans and policies concerning hiring. These authorities are subject to change.Fair and Transparent
The Federal hiring process is set up to be fair and transparent. Please read the following guidance.
- Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy
- Reasonable accommodation policy
- Financial suitability
- Selective Service
- New employee probationary period
- Signature and false statements
- Privacy Act
- Social security number request
Required Documents
- Your resume (5 pages maximum).
- Your responses to the Mandatory Technical Qualifications (not to exceed 6 pages total).
- Are you a current or former General Schedule (GS) or career Senior Executive Service (SES) member? Submit the latest copy of your SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, that verifies your status.
Failure to provide all the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
If you are relying on your education to meet qualification requirements:
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
This job is open to
The public
U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S.
Clarification from the agency
You must complete the application process and submit any required documents by 11:59 p.m. Eastern Time (ET) on the closing date of this announcement. This Senior Level job is open to: U.S. Citizens (all qualified U.S. Citizens).
Job Summary
Full Time
$150k-192k (estimate)
03/31/2024
06/26/2024
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