Location 1 vacancy in the following location: Arlington, VA * Remote job No * Telework eligible Yes-as determined by the agency policy. * Travel Required Occasional travel - 25% or Less - You may be expected to travel for this position. * Relocation expenses reimbursed No * Appointment type Permanent - * Work schedule Full-time - * Service Competitive * Promotion potential 15 * Job family (Series) 2210 Information Technology Management * Supervisory status Yes * Security clearance * Drug test Yes * Position sensitivity and risk Special-Sensitive (SS)/High Risk * Trust determination process Credentialing Suitability/Fitness National security * Announcement number CSD-DHA-11651568-22-KR * Control number 677905800 Duties Joining CISA means being part of the team focused on securing the Nation's physical and cyber infrastructure against threats to public health and safety, economy, and national security; we Defend Today, Secure Tomorrow. Within CISA, the Cybersecurity Division, Capacity Building Subdivision builds the capacity of our customers, through both technical and non-technical support and offerings, to operate their enterprises in a secure, resilient manner. Our vision is a future where public and private sector organizations across our Nation are equipped to manage cybersecurity risks and be resilient to ever-changing cybersecurity threats. Visit www.cisa.gov to learn more about CISA and how you can be part of the team to Defend Today; Secure Tomorrow. In this position, you will serve as a Supervisory IT Cybersecurity Specialist (INFOSEC) in the role of the Cybersecurity Oversight and Enablement Branch Chief. The Oversight and Enablement Branch drives the implementation of cybersecurity policies and practices through directives, guidance, and targeted engagement that enable our customers to take focused, direct actions to reduce cyber risk. The Branch Chief serves as a key member of the Capacity Building senior leadership team and oversees the work of approximately sixty federal employees and multiple support contracts, working in several of CISA's most complex, fast-paced, and highly visible programs, including execution of CISA's Directives authority, FISMA performance management, High Value Asset Program, CyberStat, and the Federal Enterprise Improvement Team (FEIT). Typical work assignments include: * Organizing and unifying branch programs, processes, and execution. * Defining branch strategy and leading annual operating planning in alignment with CISA and Administration cybersecurity priorities. * Communicating and coordinating directly with senior federal cyber leadership internally within CISA and externally with the White House, Congress, and federal agencies. * Overseeing the build-out of new/evolving programs like the Federal Enterprise Improvement Team, Cybersecurity Supply Chain Risk Management (C-SCRM) Program, and CISA's support for Executive Order 14028 on Improving the Nation's Cybersecurity . * Working collaboratively with other members of the CB Leadership Team on shared priorities, including leveraging CISA offerings in cybersecurity training, shared services, and Continuous Diagnostics and Mitigation (CDM) to support customer improvement needs. * Lead subordinate managers, their programs, and technical teams in understanding cyber risk management and devising strategies to reduce risk across the Federal Civilian Executive Branch (FCEB) using deep understanding of cybersecurity domain areas and federal cyber policies, frameworks, and programs. * Creating and executing a vision, strategy, and plan to expand CISA's oversight and enablement mission to customers within State, Local, Tribal, and Territorial (SLTT) governments. * Overseeing branch succession planning and hiring in alignment with CISA's policies and goals for employee diversity, equity, and inclusion. Requirements Conditions of Employment * You must be a U.S. citizen to apply for this position. * You must successfully pass a background investigation. * Selective Service registration required. * You must be able to obtain and hold a Top Secret/SCI security clearance. * Employees who are initially appointed to supervisory positions must serve a supervisory probationary period for one year. * You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position. After appointment, you may be subject to periodic random drug testing. * Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized. * This position has been designated excluded from bargaining unit representation under the national security provision of 5 U.S.C. § 7112(B)(6). * All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/ Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments. * Applying to this announcement certifies that you give permission for DHS to share your application with others in DHS for similar positions. * This position may be designated as essential personnel. Essential personnel must be able to serve during continuity of operation events without regard to declarations of liberal leave or government closures due to weather, protests, and acts of terrorism or lack of funding. Failure to report for or remain in this position may result in disciplinary or adverse action in accordance with applicable laws, rules, and regulations (5 U.S.C. § 7501-7533 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable). * 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. * More than one selection may be made from this announcement. * Appointments are subject to the availability of funds. Qualifications You qualify for the GS-15 grade level (starting salary $148,484) if you possess Information Technology related experience demonsytating the four required competencies: 1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 2. 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. 3. 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. 4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. In addition to the above requirement you must have at least one year of specialized experience at the GS-14 grade level performing the following duties: * Performing management oversight through program management directives to ensure efficiency and standardization within the Cyber Security IT Program. * Represent organization with key external stakeholders ( private sector leaders, Congressional staff, Federal Civilian Branches (FCEB), State, Local, Tribal and Territorial (SLTT), and Critical Infrastructure). * Develop and maintain cybersecurity plans, strategy, and policy support and align with organizational cybersecurity initiatives and regulatory work. * Evaluating work performance of subordinates and ensuring performance standards among subordinates work units are equitable. * Ensuring management studies, evaluations, and reviews are performed to enhance the organization, operational effectiveness and efficiency of the program. NOTE: Your resume must explicitly indicate how you meet this requirement, otherwise you will be found ineligible. National Service Experience (i.e., volunteer experience): 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, 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. Current or Former Political Appointees: The Office of Personnel Management (OPM) must authorize employment offers made to current or former political appointees. 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. Qualifications Must Be Met The qualification requirements listed above must be met by the closing date of this announcement. Education This job does not have an education requirement. Additional information Due to COVID-19, the component is currently in an expanded telework posture. Therefore, if selected, you may be expected to temporarily telework, even if your home is located outside the local commuting area. 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: