Supervisory IT CYBERSECURITY SPECIALIST (ANA) (IDENTITY,CREDENTIAL & ACCESS MANAGMENT)

This position is located in U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO). This position is a leadership role as Branch Chief within the Identity, Credential, and Access Management Division (ICAMD) of the Cybersecurity & Privacy Operations Center (CPOC). Overseeing enterprise-wide cybersecurity functions, privacy, risk management, threat protection, and compliance to ensure the safety of USDA's food and agriculture mission. . Evaluate, and improve processes and procedures to monitor the effectiveness, efficiency, and productivity of the program segment and/or organization directed. Collaborate on cybersecurity designs to meet specific operational needs and environmental factors (e.g., access controls, automated applications, networked operations, high integrity. Design and develop system administration and management functionality for privileged access users. Comply with organization systems administration standard operating procedures. Manage accounts, network rights, and access to systems and equipment. Provide leadership, guidance, and direction to staff supporting ICAM services. Oversee the implementation, deployment, maintenance, and administration of enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) services. Supporting technologies, ensuring alignment with organizational policies, operational needs, and security requirements. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Experience must be IT related; the experience may be demonstrated by paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training (for example, IT certification), as appropriate. GS-5 through GS-15 (or equivalent): For all positions individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below. The employing agency is responsible for identifying the specific level of proficiency required for each competency at each grade level based on the requirements of the position being filled. IT Competencies: Individuals must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the 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. Decision Making • Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change. Information Management • Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems. Interpersonal Skills • Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations. 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. Reasoning • Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions. Teamwork • Encourages and facilitates cooperation, pride, trust, and group identity; fosters commitment and team spirit; works with others to achieve goals. Technical Competence • Uses knowledge that is acquired through formal training or on-the-job experience to perform one's job; works with, understands, and evaluates technical information related to the job; advises others on technical issues. In addition to meeting one of the Basic Requirements listed above, applicants must meet the following Minimum Qualifications Requirement in order to be considered: MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: To be considered minimally qualified for this position, you must demonstrate that you have the required specialized experience and/or education for the respective grade level(s) in which you are applying: AND Specialized Experience: At the GS-14 level: Qualifying experience for GS-14 includes one year of specialized experience comparable to GS-13 or equivalent to the GS-13, or its non-Federal equivalent which is directly related to the work of this position and which has equipped the applicant with the knowledge, skills, and abilities to perform successfully the duties of the position. For this position, specialized experience is 1).Overseeing or leading the implementation, deployment, maintenance, and administration of enterprise Identity, Credential, and Access Management (ICAM) services and supporting technologies. 2). Designing, developing, testing, and evaluating identity-driven information systems throughout the systems development life cycle. 3). Directly managing information technology projects that support ICAM service delivery, from development and modernization through operational performance, security, and compliance. 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 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 OPM Qualification Standards for this position can be found at: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/#url=List-by-Occupational-Series You must be a US Citizen or US National. Males born after 12/31/1959 must be Selective Service registered or exempt. Subject to satisfactory adjudication of background investigation and/or fingerprint check. Direct Deposit • Per Public Law 104-134 all Federal employees are required to have federal payments made by direct deposit to their financial institution. Successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit https://www.e-verify.gov/. If selected, you may be required to serve a probationary or trial period as applicable to appointment type. Refer to Next Steps section for additional information. Subject to one year supervisory/managerial probationary period unless prior service is creditable. New USDA supervisors must successfully complete all components of the required training program before the end of their probationary period. There are no educational requirements for this position.