Deputy Assistant Director for Cybersecurity

Duties Summary

This position is located in the Cybersecurity Division (CSD) within Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA). The Cybersecurity Division leads cybersecurity efforts for CISA as the Nation's flagship civilian cyber defense organization. The division collaborates with partners across the government and private sector to enhance the Nation's cybersecurity by sharing information, providing cybersecurity services and technical assistance, as well as through education and awareness.

Responsibilities

CSD is responsible for protecting the federal civilian government from cybersecurity risks and helping the private sector better protect itself. To accomplish these efforts, CISA focuses on (1) developing and promulgating best practices in support of the NIST Cybersecurity Framework, (2) providing a common baseline of cybersecurity for federal agencies, (3) serving as the government's civilian hub for public-private cyber threat information sharing, and (4) responding to and coordinating the response to significant cyber incidents.

The Deputy Assistant Director for Cybersecurity is responsible for supporting the Assistant Director in developing and implementing a cohesive strategy that improves the organization's ability to fulfill its statutory cybersecurity mission. The incumbent serves as the alter ego for the Assistant Director in engagements with senior executives from the private sector. The position benefits from an understanding of the unique needs of industry in many different sectors to effectively advocate for private sector participation in key programs and activities.

Specific responsibilities include:

• Developing, implementing, and managing the Cybersecurity Division Annual Operating Plan.
• Conducting day-to-day management and oversight of all Cybersecurity Division programs and initiatives.
• Ensuring that relevant DHS, US Government and private sector capabilities are integrated into applicable CISA programs.
• Representing the organization in external engagements with senior government officials and private sector executives.
• Improving the capability and capacity of the Cybersecurity Division to serve as the government's civilian hub for cyber threat information sharing, including increasing then speed and breadth of current and future information sharing programs.
• Overseeing the implementation of the National Cyber Incident Response Plan.
• Leading implementation of the Federal Information Security Modernization Act (FISMA), including the development of programs that effectively measure federal cybersecurity and motivate agencies to adopt secure practices.
• Participating in interagency, departmental, and sector cyber exercises.

Travel Required
75% or less - You may be expected to travel for this position.

Supervisory status
Yes

Promotion Potential
None

Requirements
Conditions of Employment

• You must be a U.S. ====to apply for this position.
• You must successfully pass a background investigation. This may include a credit check, a review of financial issues, as well as certain criminal offenses and illegal use or possession of drugs.
• Selective Service - males born after 12/31/59 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service see
• Filing of OGE 278 - Public Financial Disclosure.
• You must be able to obtain and hold a obtain/maintain a Top Secret (SCI) clearance.
• If selected, a one-year SES Probationary period may be required.
• You must submit to a drug test and receive a negative test result prior to appointment to this position.
• 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.
• 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.
• Relocation expenses are not authorized. Other recruitment incentives may be authorized.
• All employees are required to participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.
• 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. 7 and 5 CFR Part 752, as applicable).

Qualifications
As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide detailed evidence of possession of each of the Executive Core and Technical Qualifications listed below in a supplemental statement to assist reviewing officials in determining the best qualified candidates to be referred to the selecting official. Qualification and experience determinations will be based only on the information you submit.

The application process used to recruit this position is the Traditional Method.

Executive Core Qualifications:

ECQ 1 - LEADING CHANGE: You must have demonstrated an ability to bring about strategic change, both within and outside the organization, to meet organizational goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to establish an organizational vision and to implement it in a continuously changing environment. Leadership Competencies: Creativity & Innovation, External Awareness, Flexibility, Resilience, Strategic Thinking, Vision.

ECQ 2 - LEADING PEOPLE: You must demonstrate the ability to lead people toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to provide an inclusive workplace that fosters the development of others, facilitates cooperation and teamwork, and supports constructive resolution of conflicts. Leadership Competencies: Conflict Management, Leveraging Diversity, Developing Others, Team Building.

ECQ 3 - RESULTS DRIVEN: This core qualification involves the ability to meet organizational goals and customer expectations. Inherent to this ECQ is the ability to make decisions that produce high-quality results by applying technical knowledge, analyzing problems, and calculating risks. Leadership Competencies: Accountability, Customer Service, Decisiveness, Entrepreneurship, Problem Solving, Technical Credibility.

ECQ 4 - BUSINESS ACUMEN: This ECQ involves the ability to manage human, financial, and information resources strategically. Leadership Competencies: Financial Management, Human Capital Management, Technology Management.

ECQ 5 - BUILDING COALITIONS: This ECQ involves the ability to build coalitions internally and with other Federal agencies, State and local governments, nonprofit and private sector organizations, foreign governments, or international organizations to achieve common goals. Leadership Competencies: Partnering, Political Savvy, Influencing/Negotiating.

FUNDAMENTAL COMPETENCIES: The following competencies are the foundation for success in each of the Executive Core Qualifications: Interpersonal Skills, Oral Communication, Integrity/Honesty, Written Communication, Continual Learning, Public Service Motivation.

Mandatory Technical Qualifications: Ability to effectively represent the organization in complex discussions on cybersecurity with senior officials from all branches and levels of government and with private sector executives, including but not limited to owners and operators of critical infrastructure. Experience in implementing cybersecurity programs across a large public or private sector enterprise, including coordination with external partners, strategic planning, and execution of successful operational activities.Challenge Context Action Result Model
An ECQ or Mandatory Technical Qualification (MTQ) statement should include more than one examples of relevant experience.

• Challenge. Describe a specific problem or goal.
• Context. Talk about the individuals and groups you worked with, and/or the environment in which you worked, to tackle a particular challenge (e.g., clients, co-workers, members of Congress, shrinking budget, low morale).
• Action. Discuss the specific actions you took to address a challenge.
• Result. Give specific examples of the results of your actions. These accomplishments demonstrate the quality and effectiveness of your leadership skills.

Additional information on the Executive Core Qualifications is available at Senior Executive Service Executive Core Qualifications

Veteran's preference does not apply to the SES.

Probationary period: You will serve a one-year probationary period unless you previously completed the probationary period in the SES.

Education
There is no positive education requirement for this position.

Additional information

As a basic requirement for entry into the SES, applicants must provide evidence of progressively responsible executive leadership and supervisory experience that is indicative of senior executive level management capability and directly related to the skills and abilities outlined under Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications listed above.
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