Associate Director for CISA Central

Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency • Washington, DC

11d • Onsite

About The Position

This position is located within the Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security Agency (CISA), Integrated Operations Division (IOD), in Arlington, Virginia. IOD coordinates, collaborates, and executes CISA operational activities to provide seamless support and expedited responses to critical needs.

The Associate Director for CISA Central serves as the agency’s executive agent for distributing and coordinating watch and warning functions. The role supports the nation’s capacity to detect, prevent, respond to, and mitigate disruptions to physical, cyber, and communications infrastructure. It also supports the Assistant Director for Integrated Operations in developing, implementing, and managing IOD strategic and annual operating plans, and assesses and guides supporting activities, including contractors and personnel detailed from other DHS organizations and government agencies.

The position may be designated as essential personnel, requiring service during continuity-of-operations events regardless of liberal leave or government closures. A one-year SES probationary period may be required. The position requires filing an Executive Branch public financial disclosure report upon entry and annually.

Requirements

• U.S. citizenship.
• Males born after December 31, 1959, must be registered with or exempt from Selective Service.
• Must pass a pre-employment drug test; the position may also be subject to periodic random drug testing.
• Must obtain and maintain a security clearance suitable for Federal employment, as determined by a background investigation.
• Must demonstrate the Executive Core Qualifications and Technical Qualifications in a resume of no more than two pages.
• Technical Qualification 1: Ability to develop relationships and communicate effectively with senior leadership, government officials, and stakeholder groups in a fast-paced environment.
• Technical Qualification 2: Expert knowledge of and ability to plan, coordinate, and participate in developing and implementing policies and procedures for complex business management programs, including budget formulation and out-year program development, financial, human capital, contracts, procurement, and acquisition programs of major significance.
• Executive Core Qualification 1: Demonstrated knowledge of the American system of government and commitment to uphold the Constitution, the rule of law, and service to the American people.
• Executive Core Qualification 2: Ability to strategically and efficiently manage resources, budget effectively, reduce wasteful spending, and pursue efficiency through process and technology upgrades.
• Executive Core Qualification 3: Demonstrated knowledge, ability, and technical competence to reliably produce work of exceptional quality.
• Executive Core Qualification 4: Ability to lead and inspire a group toward organizational vision, mission, and goals; build a high-performance, high-accountability culture; lead through change; and hold individuals accountable.
• Executive Core Qualification 5: Ability to achieve individual and organizational results and align them with stated goals from superiors.
• Education may not be substituted for experience.
• May be required to complete a one-year SES probationary period.
• Must file an Executive Branch Personnel Public Financial Disclosure Report (OGE-278) upon entering the position and annually.
• Organizational and geographical mobility is essential for SES leaders; selected individuals may be subject to reassignment and may be required to sign a Reassignment Rights and Obligation Agreement.
• Newly hired federal employees must participate in Direct Deposit/Electronic Funds Transfer for salary payments.

Responsibilities

• Serve as the agency’s executive agent for the distribution and coordination of watch and warning functions.
• Improve the nation’s capability and capacity to detect, prevent, respond to, and mitigate disruptions to physical, cyber, and communications infrastructure.
• Acquire necessary resources, including financial resources, to conduct an effective enterprise continuity-of-operations program.
• Advise senior management on cost-benefit analyses of information security programs, policies, processes, systems, and elements.
• Supervise or manage protective or corrective measures when a cybersecurity incident or vulnerability is discovered.
• Provide situational awareness through the collection, maintenance, and sharing of threat-related information.
• Support the Assistant Director for Integrated Operations in developing, implementing, and managing IOD strategic and annual operating plans.
• Assess and guide supporting activities, including contractors and personnel detailed to Operations from other DHS organizations and government agencies.

Benefits

• Federal employees and their families have access to a comprehensive benefits package; specific eligibility depends on position type.
• Permanent Change of Duty Station expenses may be authorized at management’s discretion.
• Other incentives may be authorized.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Executive
• Education Level: No Education Listed