IT Specialist (Data Protection)

About the company

This position is in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA), Office of the Chief of Information Technology (OAIT), Data Protection Division (DPD). Data Protection provides technology services to the EOP, including but not limited to, ensuring the security of information systems that store or process EOP data and ensuring the capture, preservation, and transfer of electronic records content to the National Archives and Records Administration (NARA).

Your tasks

As a IT Specialist (Data Protection), GS-2210-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Develops and maintains guidance and recommendations to peers, subordinates, and leadership at various levels of the organization regarding data protection issues, including data security and records management issues. Collaborates with stakeholders to identify and categorize data sources based on their records statutes, hosting environments, data types, and other applicable metadata and establishes and maintains a central repository of these data sources. Plans, implements, and delivers cybersecurity initiatives and ensures the application of EOP policies and standards, federal requirements, and industry best practices to securing EOP information systems. Collaborates with organizational partners to identify system security risks and technology process gaps that create security risk, including directing security assessments. Serves as the primary point of contact and decision-maker for security and records management matters and work prioritization between EOP leadership, contract technology implementation teams, NARA, and additional external partners. Directs the assessment of technology systems to identify data protection risks and to identify, recommend, implement controls to protect EOP data, including through new system assessments, support of the system authority to operate process, continuous monitoring.

Requirements

MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. BASIC REQUIREMENTS: Applicants must meet one of the following criteria listed below in order to meet the basic requirement for IT Specialist (Data Protection), 2210. 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 You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1) Formulating and delivering comprehensive written reports and oral presentations to executive leadership and external stakeholders evaluating program and mission effectiveness through the strategic use of data visualizations, complex tables, and narrative concepts; 2) Interpreting, applying, and ensuring organizational compliance with federal data regulations, policies, and mandates, specifically including the Paperwork Reduction Act (PRA), Federal Records Act (FRA), and established data prioritization frameworks; 3) Partnering with senior IT leadership and technical stakeholders to centralize, standardize, and validate disparate organizational information assets to ensure data integrity, security, and accessibility; and 4) Managing and aligning information management systems with an agency data priority by applying knowledge of data architecture. Such as defining data formats, managing metadata, and analyzing cross-system relationships. Quality Ranking Factor: Certified Information Systems Security Professional (CISSP) certification Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience.