Program Analyst
Job Location:
Washington, DC - USA
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Job Summary
The DoW CIO is responsible for driving the enterprise technical strategy and overseeing all matters relating to the DoW information environment. This position ensures WHMO capabilities align with national security requirements and EOP operational priorities. The White House Technology (WHT) office within WHMO is responsible for directing the operation maintenance and security of information systems and ensuring secure reliable and presidential-quality communications.
This position is a DoD Cyber Excepted Service (CES) personnel system position in the Excepted Service under 10 U.S.C. 1599f. For more information on the Cyber Excepted Service Personnel System click here
If you are a current Federal Career/Career-Conditional employee you will be placed on an Excepted appointment.
Incumbents typical work assignments may include the following:
- Leads strategic analyses to define future communications architecture cybersecurity resiliency and technical requirements.
- Evaluates emerging technologies modernization initiatives zero-trust security protocols and cybersecurity capability gaps.
- Develops analytical methodologies to assess system-security posture cyber risk resiliency and cybersecurity program effectiveness.
- Conducts long-range cyber program planning and evaluates resource requirements capital investments and alternative courses of action.
- Advises senior executives and coordinates with defense intelligence and interagency stakeholders on cyber risks program priorities and strategic recommendations.
- U.S. Citizenship is required
- Males born aftermust be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see three year trial period may be required if not previously completed a trial or probationary period in the excepted or competitive service.
- Required to participate in the direct deposit program
- This position is subject to pre-employment and random drug testing
- This position is being recruited under 10 USC 1599f into the Cyber Excepted Service and does NOT convey eligibility to be converted to the Competitive Service.
- This is a National Security Position. Incumbent shall obtain and maintain a current Top Secret (TS) security clearance based upon a T5 Background Investigation and be eligible for access to TS/Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI).
- This position may require occasional travel away from your normal duty station for official business on military or commercial aircraft.
- Prior to reporting for duty the incumbent must be approved for Presidential Support Duty (PSD) in accordance with Department of Defense Directive 5210.55 (PSD Category II minimum).
- Prior to selection the applicant must be pre-screened for PSD suitability. The applicant must obtain and maintain PSD approval to remain eligible to hold the position.
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). You will receive credit for all qualifying experience including volunteer experience.
All qualifications and education requirements must be met by the closing date of this announcement and clearly documented in your resume.
Your resume may not exceed two (2) pages. For qualifications determinations it is recommended that applicants include their months and hours worked per week for each employment listed on their resume. If a determination is not able to be made about the duration of your creditable experience for qualification requirements you will be removed from consideration.
Read more about what should I include in my federal resume at DUTY SERVICE MEMBERS: Federal agencies treat active duty service member as veterans disabled veterans and preference eligible when they submit as part of their application package a certification of active service in lieu of a DD-214 indicating the service member is otherwise eligible and will be discharged or released within 120 days from the date of submission.. A certification letter should be on letterhead of the appropriate military branch of the service and contain (1) the military service dates including the expected discharge or release date; and (2) the character of service. This certification must include your rank dates of active duty service type of discharge and character of service (i.e. honorable) and date any terminal leave will begin. It must be signed by or by direction of the adjutant personnel officer or commander of your unit or higher headquarters. Active duty members that fail to provide a valid certification of service with their initial application will be found not eligible. Members may be appointed before the effective date of their military retirement/separation if they are on terminal leave.
Education cannot be substituted for experience.
Probationary Periods: New appointees in CES may be required to serve a 3 year probationary period.
Because this position is in the Cyber Excepted Service Veterans Preference will be applied to preference eligible candidates as defined by Section 2108 of the Title 5 U.S.C. in accordance with the procedures provided in DoD Instruction 1400.25 Volume 3005 CES Employment and Placement. If you are a veteran claiming veterans preference as defined by Section 2108 of Title 5 U.S.C. you must submit documents verifying your eligibility with your application package.
Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e. physical or mental) covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position after notification of the adjudication of your request you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments.
Reemployed Annuitants: Applicants in receipt of an annuity based on civilian employment in the Federal Service are subject to the DoD Policy on The Employment of Annuitants (DODI 1400.25 volume 300). or Former Political Appointees: Agencies must seek prior approval from OPM before they can appoint a current or recent political appointee to a competitive or non-political excepted service position at any level. If you are currently or have been within the last 5 years a political Schedule A Schedule C or Non-career SES employee in the executive branch you MUST disclose that to the Human Resources Office.
Nepotism: Under the provisions of 5 USC 3110 an individual may not be appointed into a position if the position is under the supervisory chain of command of a relative.
Additional vacancies may be filled by this announcement.
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.
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.
Required Experience:
IC
