Summary

The Department of Homeland Security (DHS) is recruiting professionals to support a range of leadership roles in Cybersecurity Program Management, including Cybersecurity Program Manager, Cybersecurity Governance Lead, and Cybersecurity Compliance Manager. All positions are in the DHS Cybersecurity Service.?

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DHS Cybersecurity Service (DHS-CS) uses a multi-phase assessment process to qualify applicants seeking employment through the DHS-CS. Given the ever-advancing nature of cybersecurity and the ongoing need for cybersecurity talent, DHS-CS uses "Talent Pools" to pull qualified applicants (i.e., individuals who have successfully completed the multi-phase assessment process for their capability and career track/level) for consideration for these jobs.

This announcement is being used to fill the Cybersecurity Program Management Talent Pool. By applying to this job announcement, you are opting to be part of the DHS-CS Talent Pool for ongoing consideration for employment for relevant open jobs and will remain eligible for consideration for up to one year from the date of completion.

There are a variety of Cybersecurity Program Management opportunities across the Department, including supporting several specialized programs at the DHS Office of Strategy, Policy, and Plans (PLCY), Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), DHS Office of the Chief Information Officer (OCIO), the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), the ICE | U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement, and the U.S. Secret Service.

Depending on your career level and role, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees in the Leadership Career Track, with a technical capability in Cybersecurity Program Management, will generally apply their expertise to perform a range of tasks, including:

• Leading and/or overseeing a team performing technical and nontechnical reviews of cybersecurity capabilities, responsibilities, and requirements to ensure they align with the overall needs of cybersecurity mission and business enterprise priorities.

• Assisting subordinate employees applying knowledge of the principles and methods of capital investment analysis and business case analysis, including Earned Value Management (EVM) and/or return on investment analysis determining opportunities for new and improved cybersecurity business process solutions.

• Leading others in reviewing current and future cybersecurity programs and developing or implementing methods to monitor and measure risk, compliance, and assurance efforts.

• Managing processes to monitor the cyber threat landscape, applicable authorities, and directives and how interdependencies impact program design to support the coordination, implementation, and execution of DHS's cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with critical Departmental or Component cybersecurity priorities.

• Working with DHS HQ and/or Component experts to draft and publish supply chain security and risk management documents in alignment with strategic plans.

• Proposing, managing, and maintaining programs to evaluate and develop supply chain, system, network, performance, and cyber security requirements and determine compliance with established organizational and external standards.

• Collaborating with internal and external DHS stakeholders to share intellectual capital and relevant information in support of the overall success of cybersecurity programs, ensuring alignment with critical agency cybersecurity priorities.

• Customizing communications on cybersecurity program management initiatives for different levels of leadership and audiences to provide strategic direction and support to DHS, Component leadership in support of mitigating any issues compromising DHS or Component security.

Requirements

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or national.
• You must be 18 years of age.
• Must be registered for the Selective Service (if you are a male).
• Must be able to obtain and maintain a security clearance. Security clearance levels may vary.
• Must be able to submit to a drug test and receive a negative result.
• Must be able to comply with ethics and standards of conduct requirements, including completing any applicable financial disclosure.
• May be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.

Qualifications

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. This position is in the Leadership Track across a range of career levels. Employees in this career track generally:

• Have between 5-15 years of cybersecurity work experience.
• Have between 0-5 years of cybersecurity leadership experience.
• Are capable of serving as a seasoned cybersecurity manager who oversees multiple DHS or Federal cybersecurity programs or DHS organizations, including employees and contract resources, through subordinate managers.

Depending on their career level, DHS Cybersecurity Service employees with a technical capability Cybersecurity Program Management will generally apply their technical expertise to:

• Apply knowledge of information security to define the organization's direction and direct resources to achieve the mission.
• Develop and recommends policy changes to support mission needs.
• Manage security implications within the organization as directed.

DHS Cybersecurity Service employees start at career levels and salaries matching their experience and expertise. In recruiting for this opportunity, DHS may hire employees at higher or lower career levels and associated salaries. To learn more about DHS Cybersecurity Service career tracks and levels, visit our application portal.

This position is focused on Cybersecurity Program Management.

DHS Cybersecurity Service jobs are structured cybersecurity specializations - called technical capabilities. To learn more about technical capabilities, visit our application portal.

Education

Degrees are not required for jobs in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, but DHS is interested in your level of education and the topics you studied. As you submit initial application information, you will be asked questions about your education.

Additional information

Salary: Listed salary ranges reflects typical starting salaries available to employees in most of the United States across applicable career levels. Within the provided range, average salaries vary for each career level.

Lead Cybersecurity Specialist: $123,600 - $158,500

Cybersecurity Manager: $143,300- $184,000

Senior Cybersecurity Manager: $167,800 - $207,500

In some geographic areas, average starting salaries will be higher because of a local cybersecurity labor market supplement (e.g., metro Washington, D.C. +10%).

Actual salaries of individual employees may be higher or lower than provided figures. For an overview of the salaries available in the DHS Cybersecurity Service, visit Resources.

Benefits: DHS Cybersecurity Service employees receive a range of federal employment benefits designed to support their professional and personal lives. To learn more about benefits, visit our application portal. More information about the specific benefits available to you will be provided as you progress through the application process.

Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.

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A career with the U.S. government provides employees with a comprehensive benefits package. As a federal employee, you and your family will have access to a range of benefits that are designed to make your federal career very rewarding. Opens in a new windowLearn more about federal benefits.

Eligibility for benefits depends on the type of position you hold and whether your position is full-time, part-time or intermittent. Contact the hiring agency for more information on the specific benefits offered.