Supervisory Vulnerability Assessment Specialist

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As a Supervisory Vulnerability Assessment Specialist at the GS-0301-15 some of your typical work assignments may include:

• The Mission Assurance Blue Division conducts risk-based vulnerability assessments for the DoD to enhance the safety and security of U.S. government mission critical profiles in order to prevent and mitigate threats or the impacts of hazards to the United States and its allies and partners. The incumbent serves as the Mission Assurance Blue Division Chief and the senior DTRA blue assessment government representative, supervising government employees, military members, and overseeing work performed by contractors in the performance of Mission Assurance Blue assessments. The incumbent is directly responsible for the efforts of more than 100 individuals.
• Oversees ten teams conducting 50 Mission Assurance Assessments annually. These assessments are detailed, multi disciplinary, risk-based assessments of critical systems, networks, and architectures that could be exploited by state or non-state threat networks or could be significantly impacted by natural or accidental hazards. Oversees the coordination of assessment requirements, methodology development, training, and assessment execution. Disciplines include: civil engineering, mechanical engineering, cyber operations and networking, security operations, emergency management, and risk and vulnerability management. Develops the structure to integrate the assessment results of each of the specialists into a combined, standardized assessment report.
• Directs program review activities including establishing schedules, evaluating progress, tasking problem resolution, and adjusting resource allocations. Directs fiscal execution to ensure achieving DoD and DTRA obligation and disbursement goals and to optimize resource utilization in furtherance of national security objectives. Formulates, submits, and defends a cohesive, comprehensive integration plan for current and future fiscal years which is capable of achieving program objectives.
• Reports to and provides initiatives and recommendations to the Director, Mission Assurance Department and various other senior leader General and Flag Officers and Senior Executive Service internal and external to the organization. Supports the maturation and integration of efforts across the Mission Assurance Department.
• Represents DTRA in interactions with OSD, Joint Staff, CCMDs, Military Services, and other DoD and government agencies. Develops briefings and products for DoD stakeholders. Provides findings, mitigation strategies and methodologies via correspondence, briefings, memoranda, and other documentation to senior leaders throughout DoD, the interagency, and the federal government at the General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/FO/SES) level.

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Conditions of employment

• Must be a U.S. citizen
• Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service
• Resume and supporting documents (See How To Apply)
• Suitable for Federal employment, determined by a background investigation
• May be required to successfully complete a probationary period
• Work Schedule: Full Time
• Overtime: 25%
• Tour of Duty: Other
• Recruitment Incentives: Not Authorized
• Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA): Exempt
• Financial Disclosure: Not Required
• Telework Eligibility: This position is an in-person position at facilities located at Ft Belvoir, VA. This position may be eligible for limited, situational telework subject to supervisory approval and not to exceed current Agency guidelines.
• Must consent to and pass pre-employment drug testing and be subject to periodic random drug testing thereafter.
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret security clearance.
• This position is emergency-essential (E-E). In the event of a crisis, the incumbent or designated alternate, must continue to perform the E-E duties until relieved by proper authority.
• Lautenberg Amendment: This position authorizes the incumbent to carry a firearm. Candidates who have been convicted of a misdemeanor crime of domestic violence are not qualified for this position.
• Travel may be required up to 25% CONUS/OCONUS.

Qualifications

You may qualify at the GS-15 if you fulfill the following qualifications:

One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service; Specialized experience is defined as:

• Overseeing large programs and providing leadership and program management for complex teams/programs involved in resource allocation, risk evaluation, and task prioritization concurrently;
• Utilizing Mission Assurance, including but not limited to Vulnerability Assessments or Red Team Missions such as Cyber, Physical, and/or Analytical assessments, and/or Strategic Trend Analysis of Vulnerabilities that integrate the results of multiple assessments;
• Coordinating programs/projects across multiple organizations at the level of Office the of the Secretary of Defense (OSD), Joint Staff (JS), Combatant Commands (COCOMs) and or Inter-agency coordination;
• Providing/presenting oral and written communications in the form of briefings/memos about organizational guidance, requirements, complex concepts, procedures, and decisions to all levels of the unit including subordinate leaders/teams and senior leaders (ex. General Officer, Flag Officer, Senior Executive Service (GO/GO/SES)level)), and;
• Managing and/or supervising federal civilian and military employees as well as overseeing work executed by a contractor workforce.
  (Experience must be clearly demonstrated in your resume)

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.

Education

Substitution of education may not be used in lieu of specialized experience for this grade level.

Additional information

Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, the veteran must be a preference eligible or a veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions.

Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs: This program applies to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: 1) meet ICTAP eligibility criteria; 2) be rated well-qualified for the position; Well qualified is defined as possessing the type and quality of experience that exceeds the positions minimum qualifications. and 3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your ICTAP eligibility. For more information: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/workforce-restructuring/employee-guide-to-career-transition/ .

Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements:
Special Hiring Authority for Certain Military Spouses
Other Special Appointment Authorities - Subpart F

Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/register/ )

The selecting official may choose to conduct interviews, and once the selection is made, you will receive a notification of the decision.
NOTE: Declining to be interviewed or failure to report for a scheduled interview will be considered as a declination for further consideration for employment against this vacancy.

For more information, please visit
https://www.dla.mil/Portals/104/Documents/Careers/downloads/DoDGenAppInfo%2012-1-2020.pdf?ver=ECNbdsHtGilTd3OENN4A0Q%3d%3d

Re-employed Annuitant: This position DOES NOT meet criteria for re-employed annuitant. The DoD criteria for hiring Re-employed Annuitants can be found at: https://www.esd.whs.mil/Portals/54/Documents/DD/issuances/140025/140025_vol300.PDF?ver=LQ7feWw-8-5DI2tceUpmgA%3d%3d

Status candidates must meet time-in-grade requirements (52 weeks at the next lower grade level).