REGIONAL DETERRANCE ASSESSMENT AND AUTHORIZATION LEAD

Strategic Systems Programs

$95K — $115K *
Aerospace & Defense
Less than 5 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • 5-7 years of specialized experience in risk management or system security engineering, preferably in weapons systems.
  • Experience in conducting risk assessments and applying IT security principles in a relevant context.
  • Familiarity with cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools, especially relating to nuclear weapons programs.
  • Degree in engineering or computer science from an accredited institution, or equivalent education/experience.
  • Ability to obtain and maintain a required security clearance before starting the position.

Responsibilities

  • Lead and manage execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for non-enterprise systems in support of missile programs.
  • Provide leadership for cross-discipline System Security Engineering (SSE) teams and integration of SSE concepts into Systems Engineering (SE).
  • Coordinate technical support across the command for implementation of security policies and requirements.
  • Review and analyze security documentation to maintain assessment and authorization of command systems.
  • Interface with various branches and external entities applying SSE principles to the lifecycle of weapons systems.

Benefits

  • Access to a comprehensive benefits package for federal employees including health, retirement, and paid leave.
  • Opportunity for a relocation incentive to offset moving costs if applicable.
  • Commitment to improving efficiency in the Federal government with a focus on public service values.
  • Potential for training and development opportunities, including Continuous Learning points and career advancement options.
Full Job Description
Summary

This is a public notice flyer to notify interested applicants of anticipated vacancies. Applications will not be accepted through this flyer. Interested applicants must follow the directions in the "How to Apply" section of this flyer to be considered. There may or may not be actual vacancies filled from this flyer. Notice of Result letters will not be sent to applicants who respond to this flyer.

Duties

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  • You will lead and manage the execution of the Risk Management Framework (RMF) for non-enterprise systems in support of the
    Submarine Launched Cruise Missile - Nuclear (SLCM-N) and Conventional Prompt Strike (CPS) programs.
  • You will provide leadership to cross-discipline System Security Engineering (SSE) teams to integrate SSE concepts and practices
    into Systems Engineering (SE) on policy and process integration, and coordination of SE Technical Reviews (SETR)
  • You will coordinates SSE technical support across the command to ensure implementation of appropriate system security policies
    and other system-level SSE requirements
  • You will review and analyze required security documentation generated by Technical Branches to achieve and maintain
    assessment and authorization of all command systems.
  • You will interface with all branches and external entities on application of SSE principles to the life-cycle of weapon and weapon
    support systems.


Requirements

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Conditions of employment

  • Must be a US Citizen.
  • Must be determined suitable for federal employment.
  • Must participate in the direct deposit pay program.
  • New employees to the Department of the Navy will be required to successfully pass the E-Verify employment verification check. To learn more about E-Verify, including your rights and responsibilities, visit e-verify.gov
  • Within the Department of Defense (DoD), the appointment of retired military members within 180 days immediately following retirement date to a civilian position is subject to the provisions of 5 United States Code 3326.
  • Males born after 12-31-59 must be registered for Selective Service.
  • You will be required to obtain and maintain an interim and/or final security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal
  • This is a Cyberspace Workforce position work role code 612, 631,752, proficiency level advanced/ Intermediate. Incumbent is required to obtain and maintain qualifications in DoDM 8140.03 Cyber Workforce Qualification and Department of Navy policies
  • This position is covered under the Defense Acquisition Workforce Improvement Act (DAWIA). Certification in the Functional Area and Tier assigned to the position, along with Continuous Learning (CL) points, are required within established timeframes
  • Successful completion of a pre-employment drug test (including marijuana) is required. A tentative offer of employment will be rescinded if you fail to report to the drug test appointment or fail the test. You will be subject to random testing.


Qualifications

Your resume must also demonstrate at least one year of Specialized experience at or equivalent to the NH-03 (GS-13 Equivalent

grade level or pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. Specialized experience must demonstrate the following: Performed risk assessments, applying information technology security principles and methods on weapons systems or similar security systems. Utilized Cyber defense and vulnerability assessment tools to mitigate threats and provide solutions in support of Nuclear weapons surety or similar program.

Additional qualification information can be found from the following Office of Personnel Management website:

For the 08XX series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/0800/files/all-professional-engineering-positions-0800.pdf

For the 1550 series: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/1500/computer-science-series-1550/

Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service programs (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.

Education

Applicants must meet the following basic education requirements of the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Qualifications Standards Manual:

08XX - Professional Engineering Series:

Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Degree: A professional engineering degree from an ABET-accredited college or university; OR a degree with curriculum in differential and integral calculus, with additional courses in five of the following seven areas of engineering science or physics: (a) statics, dynamics; (b) strength of materials (stress-strain relationships); (c) fluid mechanics, hydraulics; (d) thermodynamics; (e) electrical fields and circuits; (f) nature and properties of materials (relating particle and aggregate structure to properties); and (g) any other comparable area of fundamental engineering science or physics, such as optics, heat transfer, soil mechanics; or electronics;

OR

Professional Engineering Series (08XX) - Substitution of Education/Experience: A combination of education and experience that furnished (1) a thorough knowledge of the physical and mathematical sciences underlying professional engineering; and (2) a good understanding, both theoretical and practical, of the engineering sciences and techniques and their applications to one of the branches of engineering. The adequacy of such background must be demonstrated by one of the following: (a) professional registration, (b) evidence of successfully passing the Engineer-in-Training (EIT) examination; (c) successful completion of at least 60 semester hours of courses in the physical, mathematical, and engineering sciences and in engineering that included the courses specified above; or (d) successful completion of a curriculum leading to a bachelor's degree in engineering technology or in an appropriate professional field, e.g., physics, chemistry, architecture, computer science, mathematics, hydrology, or geology, may be accepted in lieu of a degree in engineering provided that it included at least 1 year of professional engineering experience acquired under professional engineering supervision and guidance. (Note to Applicants: Please see the Qualifications & Education sections of this announcement for a link to the Office of Personnel Management (OPM) Individual Occupational Requirements. OPM guidance indicates that there should be either an established plan of intensive training to develop professional engineering competence, or several years of prior professional engineering-type experience. This training plan or experience must be well documented and provided at time of application.)

OR

1550 - Computer Science Series:

Successful completion of a bachelor's degree in computer science.

OR

Successful completion of a bachelor's or higher degree with 30 semester hours in a combination of mathematics, statistics, and computer science. At least 15 of my 30 semester hours were in a combination of statistics and mathematics that included differential and integral calculus.

Additional information

This position is covered by the Department of Defense Priority Placement Program.

This announcement uses the Acquisition Workforce Personnel Demonstration Project (AcqDemo) Business Management & Technical Management direct hire authority to recruit and appoint qualified candidates to certain positions in the competitive service.

Several vacancies may be filled.

A relocation incentive is generally a single payment intended to offset some of the relocation costs experienced by the selectee. A relocation incentive may be authorized

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.

Benefits

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