Summary

This position is part of the Energy Threat Analysis Center (ETAC) program within the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER), Department of Energy (DOE). The ETAC is a public-private partnership that convenes experts from DOE and the U.S. energy sector to identify, analyze, and mitigate cyber threats to America's critical energy infrastructure. You will provide cybersecurity guidance to DOE leadership and a variety of stakeholders to strengthen energy security.

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The Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security, and Emergency Response (CESER) works to enhance the security and resilience of U.S. critical energy infrastructure to all hazards, mitigate the impacts of disruptive events and risk to the sector overall through preparedness and innovation, and respond to and facilitate recovery from energy disruptions in collaboration with other Federal agencies, the private sector, and State, local, tribal, and territory governments. The ETAC's mission is to deliver timely and actionable cyber threat analysis and insights that strengthen the collective security and resilience of the U.S. energy sector.

As an IT Cybersecurity Specialist (CYBERMGT), you will:

• Direct, plan, and execute major, multi-year cybersecurity initiatives, systems modernization projects, and operational workflows across Department of Energy (DOE) environments using Agile project management and federal IT frameworks.
• Serve as an authoritative senior cybersecurity consultant advising DOE leadership, interagency partners, and national stakeholders on cyber posture, governance, risk management, and the security impacts of emerging technologies.
• Lead the joint identification, analysis, and operational mitigation of national security and advanced persistent cyber threats targeting critical energy infrastructure in collaboration with government, intelligence, national laboratories, and industry partners.
• Interpret, develop, and implement cybersecurity policies, standards, and directives (e.g., NIST, OMB, FISMA, Zero Trust) to ensure technical compliance and security architecture across all enterprise systems.
• Evaluate the feasibility, interoperability, and security of hardware, software, cloud platforms, and networks to design and deploy cybersecurity solutions that solve complex or unprecedented vulnerabilities.
• Structure and prioritize team work assignments, establish short- and long-term project schedules, allocate resources, and identify employee development and training needs to sustain mission-critical cybersecurity capabilities.

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Conditions of employment

• You must be a U.S. Citizen or National.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• Occasional travel maybe required.
• This position is not remote, the selectee will be expected to report to the duty station(s) listed. If selected, military spouses, veteran caregivers, and spouses of foreign service employees may be eligible for applicable workplace flexibilities.
• This position has been designated as Special-Sensitive (High Risk). The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain this clearance; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• The incumbent is required to obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty; failure to do so may result in separation from federal service.
• Required to submit a Financial Disclosure Statement, OGE-450, Executive Branch Personnel Confidential Financial Disclosure Report upon entering the position and annually (5CFR Part 2634, Subpart I USOGE, 6/08).
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing.

Qualifications

BASIC REQUIREMENT:

Applicants must have IT-related education and experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service.

1. Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
2. 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.
3. 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.
4. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENTS: A qualified candidate's online application and resume must demonstrate at least one year of specialized experience equivalent to the next lower grade level GS-14 in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position is defined as meeting 2 of the following 3:

1. Leading the planning and execution of cybersecurity initiatives or system modernization projects to enhance enterprise security posture and infrastructure resilience.
2. Conducting enterprise-level risk assessments, vulnerability analyses or cyber threat evaluations to mitigate incidents across networks, cloud platforms or critical infrastructure systems.
3. Advising leadership and collaborating with cross-functional teams, external partners or multiple stakeholders to resolve energy, cybersecurity challenges or integrate secure technology solutions.

"Experience" refers to paid and unpaid experience. Examples of qualifying unpaid experience may include: volunteer work done through National Service programs (such as Peace Corps and AmeriCorps); as well as work for other community-based philanthropic and social organizations. 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.

CTAP/ICTAP candidates: To be considered "well qualified" you must meet all of the requirements as described in this section.

You must meet all qualifications and eligibility requirements by the closing date of this announcement.

Education

There are no specific education requirements or substitution of education for experience for this position.

Additional information

• Shared Certificates: The Department of Energy shares lists of applicants among its internal Departmental Elements and organizations. You may be referred for consideration to other DOE Hiring Managers throughout the Department for more than one position based on this application. By applying to this announcement, you understand your application materials may be shared with multiple Hiring Mangers throughout DOE. If additional positions are filled from this announcement conditions of employment may differ. You will be notified if you are referred for additional positions.
• This job opportunity announcement may be used to fill additional similar vacancies across DOE.
• For general information on government-wide Telework polices visit: www.telework.gov
• Hiring incentives may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available.
• Employees or applicants may request Reasonable Accommodation (RA) for assistance, when applying or competing for a job or performing a job due to their medical condition or to exercise their religious beliefs. If you need reasonable accommodation in the application or selection process, please contact the Staffing Specialist listed on this vacancy announcement.
• Reasonable Accommodation Policy: https://www.energy.gov/hc/articles/reasonable-accommodation-and-personal-assistance-service-procedure
• Veterans Information: https://www.energy.gov/careers/veterans-military-spouses
• Selective Service Registration: http://www.sss.gov/
• The Fair Chance Act prohibits specific inquiries concerning an applicant's criminal or credit background unless the hiring agency has made a conditional offer of employment to the applicant. An applicant may submit a complaint to the agency within 30 calendar days of the date of alleged noncompliance by completing the Fair Chance Act Intake Form and submitting it to the Administrative Investigations Program at [redacted].
• CTAP/ICTAP Note: While a formal performance appraisal is highly recommended and requested to expedite your evaluation, if your agency-issued RIF separation notice or other official separation documentation explicitly states that your performance was at least "Fully Successful" (or equivalent) and notes your rating of record, it may be accepted in lieu of a formal performance appraisal. Failure to provide any documentation proving a rating of at least "Fully Successful" or equivalent will result in the loss of your priority consideration.
• Appointments made under the DHA are processed as "new" appointments. Current Federal employees may be required to serve a new probationary period (5 CFR 315.802(b).

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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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