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Summary This position is located in the Department of Homeland Security (DHS), U.S. Coast Guard (USCG), Deputy Commandant for Operations, CG Investigative Service, Alexandria, VA Responsibilities You will serve as the Criminal Justice Information Services (CJIS) Systems Officer for the USCG managing, directing, supervising and independently performing Information Technology (IT) analytical and administrative work related to establishing and maintaining all Criminal Justice systems and interfaces required to complete CGIS’ mission, while maintaining partnerships and liaisons with Department of Justice, Department of Defense, DHS, and other government agencies and industry in an effort to shape policy and standards that facilitate capabilities and interoperability for operating systems, infrastructure, or mission support systems. Being a Coast Guard (CG) civilian makes you a valuable member of the CG team. Typical work assignments include: Performing a wide range of IT management activities to include strategic planning, portfolio management, capital planning and investment control, workforce planning, policy and standards development, resource management, knowledge management, and information security management. Managing USCG-wide IT portfolios and/or related IT programs; assisting other organizations in developing business cases including establishing IT performance metrics and anticipated total cost of ownership; identifying and interpreting relevant information including industry standards and practices; developing alternative approaches to addressing issues; recommending solutions; and leading the implementation of management decisions. Evaluating the impact of changes in business needs on current policy; managing communities of interest involved in the development and implementation of workable approaches to IT architecture, capital investment planning, e-Government, and other IT-related legislative and policy initiatives; and working with other departments to establish priorities for IT investments. Monitoring and audits the schedule, cost, design, analysis, operational performance and/or internal security procedures of CJIS systems and respective handling of criminal justice information, critical infrastructure, mission essential systems, high value assets, or other USCG information systems. Performing as the Information System Owner to comply with cyber and information security regulations and policies. Planning, organizing, assigning, directing, and reviewing the work required of subordinate-level staff; facilitating the planning, coordination, and direction of technical work of others involved in the successful accomplishment of the Component mission. Requirements Conditions of Employment Males born after 12/31/1959 must be registered for Selective Service. U.S. Citizenship is required. All qualification requirements must be met by the closing date of the announcement. This includes Time-In-Grade requirements for current status employees applying through merit promotion procedures. Status applicants applying for a promotion must have 52 weeks of service at the next lower grade. Qualifications To qualify at the GS-15 level: Applicants must have at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the GS-14 level in the federal service. Specialized experience is experience that has equipped you with the particular ability, skill, and knowledge to successfully perform the duties of this position and is typically in or related to this line of work. Examples of specialized experience includes: Analyzing trends in cybersecurity to determine systemic issues and underlying causal factors; Planning and conducting cybersecurity assessments and network penetration testing to develop and improve cybersecurity programs to meet current and future mission needs. Briefing top level agency security and subject-matter managers on new developments and advanced insecurity techniques and recommend methods for enhancing efficiency of security systems through modifications and applications of evolving technology; Managing a portfolio of information technology systems and capabilities; In addition to the qualification requirements above, applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four BASIC 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. 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. 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. Education This position does not have a positive education requirement. If you are including education on your resume, report only attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education. See Required Documents section for detail. FOREIGN EDUCATION: Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet Federal qualification requirements if you can show that your foreign education is comparable to education received in accredited educational institutions in the United States. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence with your application. See Recognition of Foreign Qualifications click here Additional Information Applicants will be required to complete questions contained on the Declaration for Federal Employment (OF-306) at the time a tentative job offer is made. Certain responses on the form could pose a problem with suitability for employment determinations. If you receive a conditional offer of employment for this position, you will be required to complete/make updates to the OF-306 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, 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 at click here Recruitment incentives may be authorized. Selectee(s) for this position who are current federal employees on permanent appointments and will be moving outside of the current commuting area of their current position to accept this position are authorized to receive a one-time relocation incentive of 10% of the salary including locality for this position. Receipt of the bonus will require a 12 month service agreement. The employee must establish a residence in the new geographic area prior to payment. Selectee(s) for this position who are newly appointed to a permanent or term position may be eligible for student loan repayment up to $10,000 (pre-tax) for one calendar year. More than one loan may be repaid if the combined repayments do not exceed $10,000. Receipt of this incentive will require a three year service agreement. This is a supervisory position, under provisions of the Civil Service Reform Act, first time supervisors and/or managers will be required to serve a one-year probationary period. All Federal employees are required to have Federal salary payments made by direct deposit. The Department of Homeland Security encourages persons with disabilities to apply, to include persons with intellectual, severe physical or psychiatric disabilities, as defined by 5 CFR § 213.3102(u), and/or Disabled Veterans with a compensable service-connected disability of 30 percent or more as defined by 5 CFR § 315.707. Veterans, Peace Corps/VISTA volunteers, and persons with disabilities possess a wealth of unique talents, experiences, and competencies that can be invaluable to the DHS mission. If you are a member of one of these groups, you may not have to compete with the public for federal jobs. To determine your eligibility for non-competitive appointment and to understand the required documentation, click on the links above or contact the Servicing Human Resources Office listed at the bottom of this announcement. More than 1 selection may be made from this announcement if additional identical vacancies in the same title, series, grade, and unit occur within 45 days from the date the certificate was issued. If you need a reasonable accommodation for the application and hiring process, please contact 571-608-1627. Decisions on granting reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Visit Reasonable Accommodation