About this role
Job SummaryThis position is located in the Cybersecurity Modernization and Privacy Branch (CMPB). CMPB supports the implementation and continuous monitoring for compliance with IT privacy policies, Federal Information Processing Standards, and privacy requirements for all information technology used in support of the USPTO. This position serves as the Cybersecurity Modernization and Privacy Branch Chief.
QualificationsYou must meet the United States Office of Personnel Management's (OPM) qualification requirements (including specialized experience and/or educational requirements) for the advertised position. You must meet all eligibility and qualifications requirements by the closing date of the job announcement. OPM Qualifications Standards are available at Information Technology (IT) Management Series 2210 Specialized Experience is experience that has equipped applicants with the particular knowledge, skills and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position, and that is typically in or related to the position to be filled. To be creditable, you must possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade level n the Federal service: For this position, the next lower grade level is a GS-14. Specialized experience for this position includes: Applicants must have 1 year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility equivalent to the GS-14 grade level in the Federal service. Specialized experience for this position Includes: Leading security budgeting, staffing and contracting to ensure acquisitions and procurements meet information security requirements in a fast-paced environment.; AND Coordinating with legal counsel to identify and remediate privacy compliance gaps and monitor emerging privacy technologies and best practices; AND Directing the organizational privacy program and a risk-based compliance framework to ensure adherence to federal and state privacy laws and agency policy. AND Collaborating with vendors, internal support teams, and external agencies to address critical performance issues and deliver assessments that inform leadership and operational planning. Basic Requirement Competencies: The specialized experience must include, or be supplemented by, information technology related experience (paid or unpaid experience and/or completion of specific, intensive training, as appropriate) which demonstrates each of the competencies, as defined: Attention to Detail Customer Service Decision Making Information Management Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving Teamwork Technical Competency In addition to the GS-2210 competency-based qualification competencies, applicants must demonstrate the following supervisory competencies to be successful in this position: Accountability Customer Service Decisiveness Flexibility Integrity/Honesty Interpersonal Skills Oral Communication Problem Solving: Resilience Written Communcation
Major DutiesThe physical worksite for this position is located in Alexandria, Virginia. Presence at the Alexandria, VA campus is required for this role, as it includes on site functions that must be performed in person. Position may be eligible for situational telework in accordance with agency policy/business unit discretion. The agency currently allows for 52 hours of telework per calendar year. Come join our team if : You are excited about shaping policy through law and regulation by integrating legal and regulatory requirements and helping assess the impact of policy, standard, and procedural changes. You enjoy strengthening cybersecurity by evaluating the effectiveness of organizational policies and procedures that protect critical information and systems. You are motivated to support privacy and risk management efforts by advancing the privacy program and helping ensure enterprise-wide adherence to the risk management framework. You are driven to leading workflow and team coordination by assigning and balancing tasks based on employee strengths, workload, and specialized expertise