Supervisory IT Program Manager

The Department of Energys mission is to ensure Americas security and prosperity by addressing its energy environmental and nuclear challenges through transformative science and technology solutions.

The Office of the Chief Information Officer is responsible for advancing the Departments missions through policy standards and services that meet mission requirements balance risk and innovation and set clear performance goals and expectations for the enterprise information ecosystem.

We are truly honored that DOE has been named Americas #1 Best Employer for Veterans in 2023 by Forbes-not only among Government agencies but among employers across the U.S. We are so proud of this ranking which reflects our commitment to the employment of veterans. As so many veterans at DOE renew their service to our Nation we are deeply committed to their success and advancement. Veterans shape the future of energy


As a Supervisory IT Program Manager you will:

• Form and execute strategic security policies and acts as the deciding authority for evaluating and approving security packages for high-impact unclassified and classified (up to Top Secret/SCI) national security systems.
• Provide executive leadership over security assessments independent audits and compliance reviews to identify system vulnerabilities track plan of action and milestones (POA&Ms) and ensure federal data privacy rules are met.
• Plan direct and standardize cybersecurity training and awareness campaigns across the agency ensuring critical leadership roles and authorizing officials receive required training.
• Formulate long-range workforce plans strategically forecast future technological skill needs and partner with Human Resources to recruit and hire highly cleared cybersecurity specialists.
• Work directly with senior Department leadership (such as the CIO and CISO) and represent the agency in high-level interagency working groups to align cybersecurity policy across federal portfolios.
• Manage day-to-day office operations by planning and assigning work setting priorities developing performance standards assessing employee performance and identifying training needs for subordinates.

• You must be a United States Citizen.
• This employer participates in the e-Verify program.
• If you are a male applicant born after December 31 1959 you must certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so under the Selective Service Law. See .
• If selected you may be required to complete a one year probationary period.
• If selected your appointment may be subject to a suitability or fitness determination as determined by a completed background investigation.
• 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.
• Obtain and maintain a Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) security clearance prior to entrance on duty. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• Obtain and maintain a Q security clearance. Failure to obtain and maintain the required security clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal.
• You are 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).
• New supervisors/managers are required to serve a one-year probationary period.
• New supervisors are required to complete 80 hours of supervisory training of which 40 hours must be completed during your first year as a supervisor.
• Occasional travel may be required.
• This position is not included in a Bargaining Agreement.
• This position is a Testing Designated Position (TDP) subject to applicant testing and random drug testing thereafter. Failure to test or a positive result on random drug tests conducted after appointment may result in removal from Federal employment.

You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below.

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 candidates 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 ALL of the following:

• Serving as a senior lead directing Risk Management Framework (RMF) or security assessment and authorization (A&A) processes and developing organization-wide cybersecurity policies plans or compliance standards for complex systems.;
• Managing complex cybersecurity projects or portfolios which includes allocating budgets determining resource requirements and managing the performance of multi-disciplinary teams.
• Designing planning and administering large-scale cybersecurity training security awareness or professional workforce development programs to identify and close critical technical skill gaps across a large organization.

Reasonable Accommodation 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 reasonable accommodation in your online application. Requests for Reasonable Accommodations for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for Reasonable Accommodation must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for Reasonable Accommodations 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. 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 Reasonable Accommodation please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments here.