Job description
This position serves as a Supervisor of Cybersecurity Execution Management Services (CEMS) and is in the Office of Information Security, VA Cybersecurity Operations Center (CSOC). The incumbent will participate fully with the CSOC Deputy Directors and Director in providing oversight, direction and guidance to CSOC staff that are responsible for monitoring and protecting VAs cybersecurity posture, ensuring the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of Veteran data.
Major duties include but not limited to: Establish performance standards and evaluate the performance of subordinates. Supervise the critical security operations functions that ensure the safety and security of VA systems and networks, and protection of Veterans' PII and PHI. Assess and coordinate CSOC responses to emerging or emergency threats and oversee mitigation efforts. Advise and make recommendations concerning the feasibility of CSOC priorities and implementation plans. Ensure the identification of department-wide objectives in the overall planning, programming, and budgeting process with OIS. Oversee the network and cyber security operations center, ensuring VA policies are in alignment with regulatory requirements and legislated mandates. Promulgate network cyber security operations policy, procedures, and guidelines that implement federal laws and regulations. Provide subject matter expertise to VA components and senior officials. Foster cooperative relationships across the Department on cyber security and incident response issues. Performs other duties as assigned. This is a Non-Bargaining Unit Position. This position is primarily aligned to the following NICE Cybersecurity Workforce Framework work roles: Cybersecurity Code 461 - Responsible for the analysis and development of the integration, testing, operations, and maintenance of systems security, 511 and 541 Work Schedule: Monday through Friday, 8:00am to 4:30pm Compressed/Flexible: Compressed/flexible schedule available at the manager's discretion Telework: This position may be authorized for telework. Virtual: This is not a virtual position. Position Description/PD#: Supervisory IT Specialist (Infosec)/PD16763A Physical Requirements: The work is sedentary. Some work may require walking and standing in conjunction with travel and to attendance at meetings and conferences away from the work site. Some employees may carry light items, such as papers, books, or small parts, or drive a motor vehicle. The work does not require any special physical effort. Working Conditions: The work area is adequately lighted, heated, and ventilated. The work environment involves everyday risks or discomforts that require normal safety precautions. Some employees may occasionally be exposed to uncomfortable conditions in such places as research and production facilities.
You must be a U.S. Citizen to apply for this job To be considered for this position, you must complete all required steps in the process. In addition to the application and questionnaire, this position requires an online assessment. The online assessment measures critical general competencies required to perform the job. You may be required to serve a probationary period Subject to background/security investigation Selected applicants will be required to complete an online onboarding process. Acceptable form(s) of identification will be required to complete pre-employment requirements (https://www.uscis.gov/i-9-central/form-i-9-acceptable-documents). Effective May 7, 2025, driver's licenses or state-issued dentification cards that are not REAL ID compliant cannot be utilized as an acceptable form of identification for employment. As a condition of employment for accepting this position, you will be required to serve a 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period during which we will evaluate your fitness and whether your continued employment advances the public interest. In determining if your employment advances the public interest, we may consider: your performance and conduct; the needs and interests of the agency; whether your continued employment would advance organizational goals of the agency or the Government; and whether your continued employment would advance the efficiency of the Federal service. Upon completion of your 1-year probationary period or 2-year trial period, your employment will be terminated unless you receive certification, in writing, that your continued employment advances the public interest.
To qualify for this position, applicants must meet all requirements by the closing date of this announcement, 07/28/2026. Applicants must have IT-related experience demonstrating each of the four competencies listed below at a proficiency level equivalent to the next lower grade level in federal service You must meet both the Basic Requirement and the Specialized Experience to qualify for this series as described below. 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 (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, 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. AND Specialized Experience: You must have one year of specialized experience equivalent to at least the next lower grade GS-13 in the normal line of progression for the occupation in the organization. Knowledge of laws, regulations, policies, and ethics as they relate to cybersecurity and privacy. [K0003] Knowledge of cybersecurity and privacy principles. [K0004] Knowledge of cybersecurity threats and vulnerabilities. [K0005] Ability to manage multiple critical tasks of varying sizes simultaneously Direct experience creating and managing budgetary multi-year planning (MYP) and justifying the spend plan to Executives Experience creating and orating briefings on various topics to Executives. AND - Selective Placement Factor: Must have direct experience leading the creation and implementation of cross-organization vulnerability management program at the enterprise level. Must have direct experience synthesizing, socializing and applying critical vulnerability federal dictates such as Binding Operational Directive (BOD) 26-04 at the enterprise level. For more information on these qualification standards, please visit the United States Office of Personnel Management's website at https://www.opm.gov/policy-data-oversight/classification-qualifications/general-schedule-qualification-standards/.
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