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Summary The United States Capitol Police (USCP) safeguards the Congress, Members of Congress, employees, visitors, and Congressional buildings and grounds from crime, disruption, and terrorism. We protect and secure Congress so it can fulfill its constitutional and legislative responsibilities in a safe, secure and open environment. Responsibilities This position is located in the Office of the Chief Administrative Officer (OCAO), Office of Information Services (OIS). The position is responsible for ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of systems, networks, and data of information systems security programs, policies, procedures, and tools. Provides critical support to 0IS in the delivery, implementation and integration of government-wide cybersecurity defense strategies. Specifically, incumbent duties and responsibilities include, but is not limited to, leading, planning, developing, and coordinating agency-wide information security programs, processes, procedures, and strategies. Formulates agency-wide IT initiatives in response to critical-mission cybersecurity issues. Performs risk analysis of components and systems to incorporate into existing accreditation boundaries to quantify potential impacts to the security profile. Provides authoritative guidance to the implementation of the information security programs that anticipate, assess, and minimize system vulnerabilities. Reviews and evaluates information security incident response practices, processes and procedures. Identifies changes needed on new security technologies, vulnerabilities and threats. Integrates security programs across disciplines and defines the scope and level of detail for security plans and policies applicable to security programs. Identifies significant actual and potential cyber security problems, trends and weaknesses. Recommends modifications and solutions for reducing IT security risks. Develops strategies for responding to future IT security challenges. Requirements Conditions of Employment You must be a U.S. Citizen. Successful completion of a Background Investigation is required. Must complete a one year probationary period. Must be able to obtain and maintain a Top Secret Security Clearance. Qualifications In order to qualify, you must meet the education and/or experience requirements described below. To qualify for this position at the CP-12 grade level, you must have had at least one (1) year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to the CP-11/GS-13 grade level. Specialized experience may be defined as the following: (1) Initiating, directing, and participating in security audits, security reviews, and risk assessments; and developing contingency plans; (2) Developing, implementing, overseeing, and monitoring the certification and accreditation of organizational systems and infrastructure; IT security strategy, IT security plans; IT security policies; standards and practices; and security management programs; (3) Implementing and initiating security controls, defenses, and countermeasures to detect, intercept, and prevent internal or external attacks; and (4) Identifying changes needed resulting from new security technologies, vulnerabilities, and threats. In addition to meeting the above described specialized experience requirements, your IT experience will be evaluated and be expected to include described experience in the following competencies: Attention to Detail - Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. 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. Oral Communication - Expresses information (e.g., ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (e.g., technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Problem Solving - Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations. All eligibility requirements must be met by the closing date of the vacancy announcement. (Information on Qualification & Education are located at the following link: https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/) Education There is no education substitution for experience in this series and/or grade. Additional Information Additional Conditions of Employment with USCP: Note: As per the Congressional Accountability Act (CAA) and the Fair Chance to Compete for Jobs Act of 2019, criminal history information will only be collected following a qualifications review and after a tentative offer of employment has been made. A criminal history does not automatically exclude an applicant from employment with the USCP. Criminal History Check -- Must successfully pass a comprehensive criminal history check of the past 10 years if offered employment. A criminal history check will be performed on applicants who accept an offer of employment. Credit Check -- Must successfully pass a credit check. Applicants must not be in default or delinquent on any Federal guaranteed student loans. Applicants must demonstrate a competent financial history. Financial delinquency including collection accounts, liens, repossessions, or garnishments may be a basis for disqualification. Selective Service Registration -- Male applicants must provide verification of registration with the Selective Service System or must verify exemption from the Selective Service System registration because of age or military status. Female applicants are exempt from Selective Service System registration. https://www.sss.gov/Registration/check-a-Registration/Verification-Form Fingerprint Check -- Applicants' fingerprints will be submitted to the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) for a check of the criminal history record. Background Investigation -- Must successfully complete all components of the USCP full field background investigation. There are few automatic grounds for rejection in the USCP background investigation process. Issues of misconduct, such as illegal drug use, arrests, or convictions may not be automatically disqualifying. However, deliberate misstatements, omissions, or intentionally withholding required information at any phase of the hiring process will result in a candidate's disqualification regardless of the nature or reason for the misstatement or omission. The primary reason candidates fail a background investigation is due to deliberately withholding or omitting material facts. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process.