About this role
Job SummaryThis assignment is a 1-year non-reimbursable assignment. Office of the Secretary DHS Continuity Testing Program Lead Series Requested: 0089 Security Clearance: None Virtual/Remote: No Only current, full-time federal employees are eligible. Resumes are reviewed every 30 days until selection/closing date. This is a Detail, not a Developmental Rotation. Supervisory approval form must be signed.
QualificationsQualifications required: General knowledge or experience in continuity of operations planning. General knowledge of communications best practices and concepts such as Primary, Alternate, Contingent, and Emergency (PACE) Communications models. General knowledge of analytical tools and methodologies used to test communications and information technology systems. General knowledge of homeland security, national security, or intelligence functions. Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate stakeholder efforts across organizational lines. Knowledge or experience in developing and maintaining annual schedules and timelines for critical functions in federal programs/projects. Please read the following important information to ensure we have everything we need to consider your application: It is your responsibility to ensure that you submit appropriate documentation prior to the closing date. Your resume serves as the basis for qualification determinations and must highlight your most relevant and significant experience as it relates to this Joint Duty assignment opportunity announcement. Be clear and specific when describing your work history since human resources cannot make assumptions regarding your experience. Your application will be rated based on your resume. Please ensure EACH work history includes ALL of the following information: Job Title (Include series and grade of Federal Job) Duties (Be specific in describing your duties) Name of Federal agency Supervisor name, email, and phone number Start and end dates including month and year (e.g. June 2007 to April 2008)
Major DutiesThis DHS Joint Duty assignment supports the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) Continuity Testing Program. Specifically, this position will support the development of annual testing schedules, maintain testing documentation, and contribute to the analysis and reporting of testing results that will inform future continuity preparedness activities and DHS capital investments in continuity programs. Specific duties include: - Develop and maintain annual testing schedules for communications and information technology systems across the Components of the Department of Homeland Security (DHS). - Direct support to monthly, quarterly, and annual testing activities, to include alert and notification systems, both unclassified and classified. - Direct support to testing access and utilization of essential records at alternate sites. - Direct support to testing of primary and backup infrastructure systems and services (such as power, water, and fuel) at alternate sites. - Document test results to validate the interoperability of critical equipment and systems that support the organization's essential functions. - Support annual testing of DHS Component telework and/or distributed workforce capabilities.