Deputy Director for Cyber Intelligence at Department of Energy

Q Access Authorization

Duties

The Deputy Director fulfills two principal responsibilities. First, you will be responsible for the secure operation and accreditation of all Top Secret (TS), Secret Compartmented Information (SCI), and Restricted Data (RD), for the Department of Energy (DOE), National Nuclear Security Administration (NNSA) information technology systems at headquarters and in the field at the geographically dispersed offices, in accordance with DOE and Intelligence Community (IC) requirements. Second, you will oversee cyber analysis and related activities that (1) provide support to DOE's counterintelligence activities, and (2) provide support to DOE and NNSA Chief Information Officer (CIO) activities to inform their decisions about how to protect other DOE networks (including the Power Marketing Administrations), the private energy sector (through the Office of Electricity and the Office of Cybersecurity, Energy Security and Emergency Response) and other elements of the energy sector as appropriate, and to help inform the Intelligence Community's cyber community. The Deputy Director for Cyber will focus the talents and resources of a large number of cleared experts throughout DOE on emerging cyber and information technology (IT) challenges. The position involves both the CIO functions for the Office, as well as DOE's cyber support to the Intelligence Community, the Department and the energy sector.

Requirements

If you are a male applicant born after December 31, 1959, certify that you have registered with the Selective Service System or are exempt from having to do so. Subject to pre-employment/pre-appointment and random drug testing under the U.S. Department of Energy Drug Plan. Must file a Confidential Financial Disclosure Report OGE-278e within 30 days of appointment and annually from then on. A DOE "Q" security clearance and eligibility for Sensitive Compartmented Information (SCI) and Top Secret (TS) access are required. Failure to obtain and maintain the required level of clearance may result in the withdrawal of a job offer or removal. Subject to the requirements of Intelligence Community Directive (ICD) 712, "Requirements for Certain Employment Activities by Former Intelligence Community Employees." Frequent local travel from headquarters and to DOE field locations is required. May be available to work beyond the normal 8-hour workday and report to the assigned duty station during off-duty hours, particularly in times of crisis. Work is performed in a windowless Sensitive Compartmented Information Facility (SCIF) environment, primarily in an office setting with everyday risks. Complete a Declaration for Federal Employment to determine your suitability for Federal employment, at the time requested by the agency. There are three key documents that contain important information about your rights and obligations. Please read and retain these documents: Noncriminal Justice Applicant's Privacy Rights, for those who undergo an FBI fingerprint-based criminal history record check for personnel vetting, which includes Rap Back, FD-258 Privacy Act Statement - FBI (this is the same statement used when your fingerprints are submitted as part of your background investigation), and SEAD-3-Reporting-U.pdf (dni.gov), (applicable to those who hold a sensitive position or have eligibility for access to classified information)"

Qualifications

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. Candidates will not be hired based on their race, sex, color, religion, or national origin. To meet the minimum qualification requirements for this position, you must show that you possess the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQ) and Technical Qualifications (TQ) related to this position within your resume - NOT TO EXCEED 2 PAGES. Resumes over the 2-page limit, will not be reviewed beyond page 2 or may be disqualified. Your resume should include examples of experience, education, and accomplishments applicable to the qualification(s). If your resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of these qualifications, you may not receive consideration for the position. There is NO requirement to prepare a narrative statement specifically addressing the Executive Core Qualifications (ECQs) or the Technical Qualifications (TQs). Only the required 2-page resume will be considered. TECHNICAL QUALIFICATIONS (TQs): Your resume should demonstrate accomplishments that would satisfy the technical qualifications. TQ 1: Experience in leading a national security or intelligence-focused organization to develop national level cyber analysis, research, and tools in support of senior officials and policymakers. TQ 2: Experience in leading a team that developed, operated, secured, and accredited federal information technology systems for a geographically-dispersed large organization. EXECUTIVE CORE QUALIFICATIONS (ECQs): In addition to the Technical Qualification Requirements listed above, all new entrants into the Senior Executive Service (SES) under a career appointment will be assessed for executive competency against the following five mandatory ECQs. If your 2-page resume does not reflect demonstrated evidence of the ECQs and TQs, you may not receive further consideration for the position. ECQ 1. Commitment to the Rule of Law and the Principles of the American Founding: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government, commitment to uphold the Constitution and the rule of law, and commitment to serve the American people. ECQ 2: Driving Efficiency - Demonstrated ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, cut wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technological upgrades. ECQ 3. Merit and Competence: Demonstrated knowledge, ability and technical competence to effectively and reliably produce work that is of exceptional quality ECQ 4: Leading People - Demonstrated ability to lead and inspire a group toward meeting the organization's vision, mission, and goals, and to drive a high-performance, high-accountability culture. This includes, when necessary, the ability to lead people through change and to hold individuals accountable. ECQ 5: Achieving Results - Demonstrated ability to achieve both individual and organizational results, and to align results to stated goals from superiors. Note: If you are a member of the SES or have been certified through successful participation in an OPM approved SES Candidate Development Program (SESCDP), or have SES reinstatement eligibility, you do not need to respond to the ECQs. Instead, you should attach proof (e.g., SF-50, Certification by OPM's SES Qualifications Review Board (QRB)) of your eligibility for noncompetitive appointment to the SES.

Education

There is no education requirements for this position.

Other Information

Veterans Preference: Veterans' preference is not applicable to the SES. Mobility: Organizational and geographical mobility is essential in developing and managing SES leaders. Individuals selected for SES positions members may be subject to reassignment across geographical, organizational, and functional lines, and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement. Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/how-to Males born after 12-31-1959 must be registered or exempt from Selective Service (see https://www.sss.gov/RegVer/wfRegistration.aspx) Recruitment incentive may be authorized in accordance with agency policy and if funding is available. If you are unable to apply online, please contact Valeria Payne at [email protected].