Director, Cyber and Information Security Division

JobSummary

Organization Location: Office of the Chief Information Officer Supervising Executive: Scott Flanders, Chief of Information Officer Area of Consideration: All Groups of Qualified Individuals within the Civil Service Salary: This is a Tier 3 (NRC Pay Group C) SES position Financial Disclosure: This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting Requirements and NRC prohibited securities ownership restrictions.

LowGrade

00

HighGrade

00

PromotionPotential

00

OrganizationCodes

OT/NU00

Relocation

True

HiringPath

• fed-competitive
• fed-excepted
• ses

MCOTags

TotalOpenings

1

AgencyMarketingStatement

If you are curious, inspired, or interested in bringing your energy to a committed team in a dynamic science, engineering, technical, or administrative career, consider the U.S. Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC). We are professionals dedicated to protecting people and the environment by safeguarding the use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry, and research. NRC is an independent agency established to protect public health and safety as nuclear energy fuels electrical power and a variety of industrial, medical, and research applications. We come from diverse educational and experiential backgrounds—the military, industry, and academia. The NRC prides itself on creating a work environment rich in opportunity, diversity, leadership, training, teamwork and work life balance. Help guide our nation into the next generation of nuclear safety! Begin a challenging career with the NRC where you can be a part of a select group of professionals who protect people and the environment with the peaceful use of nuclear materials in medicine, industry and research. To find out more about the NRC, we invite you to visit us on the web at www.nrc.gov.

TravelCode

2

ApplyOnlineUrl

https://jobs.monstergovt.com/nrc/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=3&J=37542

DetailStatusUrl

https://jobs.monstergovt.com/nrc/ros/rosDashboard.hms?O=3&J=37542&S=1

MajorDuties

• Nuclear Regulatory Commission (NRC)'s Office of the Chief Information Officer is looking for a dynamic, innovative, seasoned executive to lead as the Director for Cyber and Information Security Division (CISD) . Director for CISD provides leadership for the strategic direction and management of NRC's enterprise cybersecurity threat and vulnerability information to enable the agency to identify, protect, detect, respond and recover from cyber-attacks. Duties may include, but are not limited to: Provide leadership for the strategic direction and management of NRC's enterprise cybersecurity threat and vulnerability information to enable the agency to identify, protect, detect, respond, and recover from cyber-attacks. Provide guidance and expert advice in developing, promoting, and maintaining cybersecurity controls and performance measures to adequately and cost effectively protect all cyber critical infrastructure, including classified and unclassified information systems and national security systems. Provide leadership, maintain governance and operational oversight of the central point for the collection, analysis, handling, and sharing of enterprise cybersecurity information and serve as the NRC's incident response coordination and reporting element. Provide NRC leadership in information security policy and guidance to promote efficient, effective cyber, telecommunications, and information security practices while assuring consistency with national policy. Provide expert advice, recommendations, and representation in areas of NRC's cybersecurity policies, guidelines, and implementation of enhanced information security practices. Serve as a representative to appropriate Federal cyber security committees. Develop and mentor staff through on-boarding, open communication, training and development opportunities and performance management processes.

Education

Requirements

This employer participates in the E-Verify Program U.S. Citizenship is required Subject to satisfactory security and suitability determinations New appointees must successfully complete a 1-year probationary period Must pass a pre-employment drug test; random testing after appointment This is a career position in the SES. Unless the selectee is already a member of the SES with career status or has successfully completed an SES Candidate Development Program certified by OPM the candidate must complete the ECQ process. Executive qualifications must be approved by OPM before appointment can be effected. You must meet the qualification requirements of this position no later than the closing date of the job opportunity announcement

Evaluations

You will be evaluated on the quality and extent of your total accomplishments, experience, and education (if applicable). Your application will be rated and ranked by an Executive Resources Board (ERB) Panel, comprised of at least three SES members, using only the information required within the application package. Applicants who do not demonstrate in their application sufficient possession of the Fundamental Competencies, ECQs, and PTQs will be determined ineligible for further consideration. As part of the Resume Based recruitment method, the ERB Panel conducts a structured interview for all applicants, both competitive and non-competitive, who are determined to be in the top category from the ERB Rating Panel. Based on the Panel's evaluation, applicants who are determined Best Qualified will be referred to the selecting official for further consideration. Once a candidate has been identified for selection, reference checks may be completed. The Department's appointing official(s) will make a final approval of the selection, and in competitive cases, OPM's Qualifications Review Board (QRB) must certify the ECQs before final appointment can occur. If OPM approval is required for the ECQs, the candidate is required to assist in the development of the QRB template for submission to the QRB. Verification of performance, suitability and security information from reference checks will be taken into consideration when making offers of employment. You may preview questions for this vacancy.

HowToApply

We strongly encourage you to read the entire announcement before you submit your application for this position. Your application for this vacancy must be received online via the USAJOBS application system BEFORE 11:59 pm Eastern Time on the closing date of this announcement. If you fail to submit a complete online application, you will not be considered for this position. Paper applications will not be accepted unless hardship circumstances can be demonstrated. Requests for extensions WILL NOT be granted. If applying online poses a hardship for you, the Human Resources Specialist listed on the announcement will provide assistance to ensure that applications are submitted online by the closing date. Applicants must contact the Human Resources Specialist during business hours BEFORE the closing date of the announcement and speak to someone who can provide assistance for your online submission. To begin the application process, select the "Apply On-line" button to the right on this screen. Then follow the prompts to login/register, submit all required supplemental documents, and complete the application process.

WhatToExpectNext

The Human Resources Specialist will contact you by email about the status of your application and selection process.

RequiredDocuments

NOTE: Your complete application includes your resume, your responses to any vacancy questions, and if necessary, documents which prove your eligibility to apply. To ensure all of the essential information is in your resume, we encourage you to use the USAJOBS online Resume Builder. If you choose to use your own resume, please ensure it contains all of the required information and you organize it so we can associate the following information for each experience/position. List of supplemental material that may be applicable: 1. If you are a NRC employee you are required to submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal) or a statement saying that one is not available. 2. If you are a current/reinstatement eligible Federal employee with status (Tenure Group 1 or 2), you will be considered under our merit promotion procedures and must submit a copy of your most recent SF-50 (Notification of Personnel Action) to verify competitive status or reinstatement eligibility. 3. If you are applying for a position that requires a college degree, you must submit your College Transcripts. If you fail to provide these documents, you will be marked as having an incomplete application package and you will not be considered any further. Job title Name of employer Beginning and ending dates of employment (month/year) format Hours worked per week. We will assume full-time unless otherwise stated. We will prorate part-time employment in crediting experience. Detailed description of job duties, accomplishments, related skills, and responsibilities to include any supervisory/managerial responsibilities and number of staff supervised (if applicable). Series and grade or equivalent (if a federal position). If the position has an education requirement or you are qualifying on the basis of education, please submit your transcript OR list your education history including the type of degree and your major of study. If the position requires a certain number of credit hours, you are strongly encouraged to list the relevant courses along with the course credits in your resume. Do not include any sensitive information (age, date of birth, marital status, protected health information, religious affiliation, social security number, etc.) on your resume. We will not access web pages linked on your resume or cover letter to determine your qualifications. Please carefully review the list of document descriptions below, to see which documents are required for your application. A copy of a recent SF-50, Notification of Personnel Action, or other documentation, that indicates Federal status, tenure, and grade. If you are currently serving under a Senior Executive Service (SES) career appointment, or are eligible for reinstatement to the SES based on a previous career appointment, please submit a copy of your Standard Form 50 (SF-50) that documents your SES career appointment and/or eligibility for reinstatement. If you are a graduate of an Office of Personnel Management (OPM) approved SES Candidate Development Program, please submit a copy of your OPM certification of eligibility. If you are a federal employee it is requested that you submit your most recent Rating of Record (Performance Appraisal). All supplemental documents may be submitted electronically and should be submitted before the closing date of this vacancy announcement. You have three choices for submitting your supplemental documents: Use the "USAJOBS" feature to download documents from your USAJOBS portfolio; or Use the "Upload" feature to upload documents directly from your computer. The following types of documents can be uploaded: .gif, .jpeg, .png, .rtf, .pfg, .pdf, .doc, .docx; or Use the "Fax" feature to print the Fax Cover Sheet and fax it, along with your supplemental documents to 1-571-258-4052. You may also send a copy of your supplemental material directly to Tiasa Bera, Human Resources Specialist, at executive.resources@nrc.gov

Benefits

As an NRC employee you will enjoy excellent Federal Benefits, including: comprehensive health and life insurance plans; Flexible Spending Account Program for health and dependent care; Dental and Vision Insurance; retirement savings and investment plan similar to 401(k) (Thrift Savings Plan); annual (vacation) and paid sick leave; family friendly leave policies; 11 paid holidays per year; transit benefits. This link provides an overview of the benefits currently offered to Federal employees.

BenefitsUrl

https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Pay_and_Benefits

OtherInformation

Occasional travel may be required and expenses associated with interview and/or relocation may be paid. When NRC determines that, in the absence of such an incentive, it will be difficult to fill the position with a suitable candidate, NRC may offer a relocation incentive to a current Federal employee who is required to geographically move. Veteran's Preference does not apply to SES. Salary for SES positions varies depending on qualifications and the responsibilities of the position. Selected candidate will be subject to a one-year probationary period in SES unless required probationary period has been served. This position is subject to Public Financial Disclosure Reporting requirements and NRC prohibited securities ownership restrictions. Selected candidate is required to file a “Public Financial Disclosure Report” (OGE Form 278) within 30 days after appointment. The NRC provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities where appropriate. If you need a reasonable accommodation for any part of the application or hiring process, please notify the Disability Program Coordinator at (301) 287-0712. Determinations on requests for reasonable accommodation will be made on a case-by-case basis. Selected candidate will be required to complete a "Declaration of Federal Employment" (OF-306) prior to being appointed to determine their suitability for Federal employment and to authorize a background investigation. False statements or responses on your resume or questionnaire can jeopardize your employment opportunity and subject you to disciplinary action, including removal from Federal service. A transferable security clearance from another agency or a background investigation leading to a clearance is required for all new hires. To begin work at the NRC without a security clearance, you must be granted a temporary waiver of the required clearance, referred to as a section 145(b) waiver under the Atomic Energy Act. To be eligible for a 145(b) waiver you need favorable education verification, and reference, credit, and criminal history checks. If a waiver is granted, the successful completion of a background investigation and favorable adjudication is required for continued employment. If you have resided outside the U.S. for an extended period of time, the agency may not be able to (1) grant the 145(b) waiver where the required investigation cannot be completed in a timely manner, or (2) achieve timely completion of the background investigation required for a security clearance. The NRC is a zero tolerance agency with respect to illegal drug use. The individual selected for this position will be subject to pre-appointment drug testing unless currently in an NRC position subject to random drug testing AND will be subject to random drug testing upon appointment to the NRC.

KeyRequirements

WithinArea

False

CommuteDistance

0

ServiceType

03

AnnouncementClosingType

01

AgencyContactEmail

tiasa.bera@nrc.gov

AgencyContactPhone

301-415-5018

SecurityClearance

Q Access Authorization

DrugTestRequired

True

PositionSensitivitiy

Noncritical-Sensitive (NCS)/Moderate Risk

AdjudicationType

• Suitability/Fitness

FinancialDisclosureAdditionalText

This position is subject to Confidential Financial Disclosure reporting requirements. -You are required to file a public financial disclosure report (OGE Form 278e) on or within 30 days after your effective date of appointment. -You are required by the STOCK Act to timely report certain financial transactions. This position IS subject to security ownership restriction